Nations

NEIGHBORS TO NATIONS - Week 2 FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THE WORLD NEEDS OUR KINGDOM RESPONSE 3.2 billion are unreached with the Gospel 700+ million live in extreme poverty 50 million are in modern slavery 100 million are displaced by war 2 billion lack access to safe drinking water 10% of the world goes to bed hungry each night MEETING THE GLOBAL NEEDS The Gospel addresses humanity’s greatest need: reconciliation with God. It also compels us to care for others with love. The mission is not a sprint—it’s a marathon. While we can't do everything, we must faithfully do something with the gifts God has given us. “The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread... If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” —Mother Teresa LOCAL AND GLOBAL: BOTH MATTER TO GOD “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem... and to the ends of the earth.” —Acts 1:8 This isn’t either/or—it’s both/and. We are called to meet needs across the street and across the globe. “I saw a vast crowd... from every nation and tribe and people and language.” —Rev. 7:9 JESUS’ MISSION IS OUR MISSION “The Spirit of the Lord is on me... to proclaim good news to the poor... to set the oppressed free...” —Luke 4:18–19 His mission continues through us. JESUS MODELED MERCY AND MESSAGE Jesus didn’t just preach. He touched lepers, fed the hungry, and set captives free. “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat... whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” —Matt. 25:35–40 THE GOSPEL SETS PEOPLE FREE “Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” —John 8:32 Whether chains are physical or spiritual, only the Gospel transforms from the inside out. “The will of God is never what you expect... but in the end, it’s better and bigger.” —Elisabeth Elliot “Who the Son sets free is free indeed!” HOUSE CLEANING Removing idols, fetishes, and demonic attachments is part of freedom in Christ. WHEN THE WORK IS HARD “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” —Gal. 6:9 This mission stretches your faith and tests your comfort—but God is with you. The Kingdom is advancing. “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow me.” —Matt. 16:24 INVEST IN GOD’S GLOBAL VISION Christians in America give $130 billion annually to churches and ministries, but less than 1% goes toward reaching the unreached. This calls us to rethink how we steward our resources. If we believe the Gospel is the hope of the world, we must give accordingly. THE BODY OF CHRIST: A GLOBAL FORCE The mission is great—but so is the Church. We are part of the most Spirit-empowered, gifted, and numerous people on earth. “Dry bones live and become an army.” —Ezekiel Revival, unity, and mission are on the rise. Let’s rise with it. THE TIME IS NOW “How can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?” —Romans 10:14–15 We have people, resources, knowledge—and most importantly, the Holy Spirit. What if the Church truly rose up in unity, compassion, and purpose? “The opportunity of a lifetime must be seized during the lifetime of the opportunity.” —Leonard Ravenhill THE CALL TO ACTION “The Church is not a building we go to, but a force we move with.” GO – Join a short-term mission SERVE – Cross-culturally or locally GIVE – Support frontline workers PRAY – Intercede for the unreached DISCIPLE – Raise up others in faith

We are the most resourced, connected, and Gospel-rich generation in history. Let us not waste this moment. The world is waiting. The harvest is great. And Jesus is worthy.