A. What Is Biblical Mission? “Biblical mission means more than simply going overseas to plant churches or spread civilization. It means the church participating in the ‘mission of God (Missio Dei)’ and seeking the restoration of God’s rule and glory throughout the whole earth. Mission is not a program that begins with human enthusiasm; rather, it is the heart of God that runs throughout the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and is a fundamental reason for the church’s existence. Let me clearly summarize five essential principles of true mission as presented in Scripture. 🌍 1. The Mission of God (Missio Dei) The subject and initiator of mission is not human beings but God. In order to save fallen humanity, God first comes to us, sends His Son, and sends the Holy Spirit. He is the “missionary God” who sends. Biblical basis: “As the Father has sent me, I also send you.” (John 20:21) Key meaning: The church acknowledges that God has the initiative in mission and serves as His agent, obed...
While Mary Magdalene prepared for Jesus' burial, Jesus' disciples prepared for the Passover as Jesus had instructed.
While Mary Magdalene prepared for Jesus' burial,
Jesus' disciples prepared for the Passover as Jesus had instructed.
While
Mary Magdalene prepared for Jesus' burial, the disciples prepared for the
Passover as Jesus had instructed them (Matthew 26:12, 19, Contemporary Bible).
Jesus had clearly told His disciples, 'As you know, the Passover is in two
days, and the Son of Man will be handed over to be crucified' (Matthew 26:2,
Contemporary Bible). However, despite this, they prepared for the Passover, not
for Jesus' burial like Mary Magdalene. Reflecting on the disciples who were not
prepared for the death of Jesus, the Passover Lamb, I learn the lesson to be
prepared for Jesus' second coming, just as the wise five virgins were ready
(Matthew 25:1-13).
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