Be On Mission
This week’s message was delivered a little differently since we were not able to be together in person due to a severe snow storm. As we wrapped up our sermon series, “A New Way of Living,” Jamey Codding explained how existence itself is a deliberate act of God: each life is described as statistically miraculous yet purposefully knitted together by the Creator. From improbable odds of conception to the biblical affirmation that God formed each person in the womb, the narrative insists that human lives are neither random nor expendable. That conviction becomes the springboard for a clear theological claim: God has always been on mission to redeem a lost world, and followers of Christ are invited to join that Missio Dei. Tracing the thread from Genesis—where humanity is commissioned to steward creation—through God’s promise to Abraham and into the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20, the discussion frames discipleship as both inheritance and calling. Believers are grafted into Abraham’s blessing and therefore share the responsibility to make disciples, baptize, and teach so that God’s salvation reaches “to the ends of the earth.”
Key Takeaways
– Life is an intentional miracle
Every human life bears the imprint of divine intention, not merely improbable biology. Recognizing that each person is purposefully known by God shifts how believers value others and steward relationships. Seeing neighbors as deliberate creations reframes evangelism from duty to urgent love. This awareness undergirds bold compassion rather than cultural timidity.
– God’s mission precedes human ministry
Mission is rooted in God’s heart from Eden through Abraham to the resurrection commission, so ministry is participation, not origination. Being “sent” therefore flows from being blessed; the gospel multiplies when recipients become conduits of blessing. This reorients vocation: every believer shares in a lineage of redemptive purpose. Serving others is a response to an inherited divine mandate.
– Transformation compels missional living
Genuine spiritual formation reshapes affections so that love for Jesus overflows into concern for the lost. A life inwardly conformed to Christ will naturally seek outward opportunities to invite, listen, and introduce others to the gospel. True discipleship refuses a privatized faith; holiness and witness are welded together. The reshaped heart produces missionary habits.
– Urgency must shape Christian witness
Eternal realities demand a gospel posture marked by urgency, grief for the lost, and persistent outreach. Fear of inadequacy cannot excuse silence; persistent, patient presence often opens doors when polished arguments do not. The call is to risk conversational humility rather than defaulting to comfort or assumption. Time is finite—compassion must outpace procrastination.
Reflection Questions
- Jamey argues that because believers are grafted into Abraham’s lineage, they share in his missional call. What does it mean practically to be “blessed to be a blessing,” and how does this shift the motivation for evangelism from duty to gratitude?
- Every person you meet is a mathematical miracle and a deliberate creation of God, not just a random occurrence. How might reminding yourself of this truth change the way you view or treat a difficult person, a stranger, or a “lost” person in your life this week?
- Most of us can point to a specific person who was instrumental in our faith journey, like Steve was for Jamey—someone who listened, cared, and eventually spoke the truth. Who was that person for you? Have you ever thanked them? If you didn’t have someone like that, how does that impact your desire to be that person for someone else?
- There are people in our lives who may never breathe in saving grace if we don’t tell them they need a mask. Who is one specific person in your sphere of influence—a neighbor, coworker, or family member—that you know needs to hear the gospel? What has held you back from speaking to them so far?
- Fear is often the most dangerous enemy of missional living; we worry about not knowing enough or causing offense. Instead of trying to have a perfect theological debate, what is one small, “low-risk” step you could take this week to show God’s love to the person you identified in the previous question?
- A transformed life is a missional life; our “doing” for Jesus flows out of our “being” with Jesus. Are you currently trying to serve and witness out of your own effort and guilt, or are you staying connected to the source? What is one step you can take this week to strengthen your connection with Christ so that mission flows naturally?
Watch the Message
Worship Songs from Jan 25
- “I’ve Witnessed It” (referenced at the end of the message)
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