III. HOW CAN WE CONTINUE THE MISSION OF JESUS?
“When you enter a house, first say, ‘Peace to this house.’ If a man of peace is there, your peace will rest on him; if not, it will return to you.” Luke 10:5-6
THE PEACE PLAN
Definition: Ordinary people empowered by God, making a difference together wherever they are.
1) PERSONAL Peace - your personal ministry to the people in your life.
2) LOCAL Peace - your small group's ministry to others in your area.
3) GLOBAL Peace - your church's ministry to the entire world.
Make the local church the hero!
“My ambition has always been to share the Good News where the name of Christ has never been heard, rather than where a church has already been started by someone else.” Romans 15:20 (NLT)
“The one who plants and the one who waters work as a team with the same purpose.” Yet they both will be rewarded (for) their own hard work.” 1 Corinthians 3:8 (NLT)
“I will give you leaders after my own heart, who will guide you with wisdom and understanding.” Jeremiah 3:15 (LB)
“Pass on what you heard from me in the whole congregation to reliable leaders, who are competent to teach others.” 2 Timothy 2:2 (Mes)
Give a hand up, not a hand out!
“If you see someone in need, and have the means to do something about it, but turn a cold shoulder and do nothing, what happens to God's love in you? It disappears!” 1 John 3:17 (Mes)
“What God considers to be pure and genuine religion is this: to take care of orphans and widows in their suffering . . .” James 1:27 (TEV)
“If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—and he will repay you!” Proverbs 19:17 (NLT)
“You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.” Luke 6:36 (NLT)
“Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us . . .” Ephesians. 5:2 (NIV)
“So the next generation will know, and all the generations to come—Know the truth and tell the stories, so your children can trust in God . . .” Psalm 78:6-7 (Mes)
“Teach the children how they should live, and they will remember it all their lives.” Proverbs 22:6 (TEV)