SS Outline 6.28.2026

Week 17: Biblical Theology and Missions
Theme: God's Global Plan of Redemption

Objective: Understand that missions is not merely a church program but the outworking of God's eternal redemptive purpose revealed throughout Scripture.
Key Idea:
The mission of the church exists because the mission of God precedes it. From Genesis to Revelation, God is gathering a people from every tribe, language, people, and nation for His glory.

I. The Missionary Thread Through Scripture
A. The Promise to Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3)

• Genesis 12:1-3.
• God chose Abraham for a purpose larger than Israel.
• The covenant contains:
• A people
• A land
• A blessing
• New Testament Confirmation (Galatians 3:8.)

B. Israel's Calling Among the Nations (Exodus-Isaiah)

• Exodus 19:5-6.
• What does a priest do?
  • Represents God to people.
  • Represents people before God.
• Israel was intended to display God's glory to the nations.
• Isaiah 49:6
  • Examples:
    • Rahab
    • Ruth
    • Naaman
    • The Queen of Sheba
    • These anticipate a larger gathering of the nations.

C. Christ and the Nations (Matthew 28:18-20)

• Jesus does not create a new mission.
• He advances the ancient mission.
• Because Christ possesses:
  • All authority
• The church must:
  • Go
  • Make disciples
  • Baptize
  • Teach

D. The Consummation (Revelation 5:9-10)

• Revelation 5:9-10. 
• Christ purchased people from:
  • Every tribe
  • Every language
  • Every people
  • Every nation
• The Lamb will receive the reward of His suffering.

II. God's Mission and the Church's Participation (20-30 Minutes)
A. Central Principle: The church does not possess a mission. God possesses a mission and graciously includes His church in it.

• John 20:21

B. God's mission originates in the Father's plan

• Accomplished by the Son
• Applied by the Spirit
• The church is the instrument.

C. God's sovereignty fuels missions. It does not diminish missions.

• Acts 18:9-10. 
• Election encouraged evangelism.
  • God ordains the ends.
  • God ordains the means.
  • Therefore: Pray. Send. Go. Preach.