On Sunday Tope preached on mission and compassion. An inspirational talk, which can be downloaded here. The compassion of God is shown to good effect in the book of Jonah. Although this is a short book of only 4 chapters, there is a lot in it. In chapter 4, God demonstrates his compassion for the lost, the gentiles even, to Jonah, by sparing them, and although God isn't accountable, He showed Jonah the reason why through the use of a plant and a worm! Why? because Jonah was angry that God hadn't punished the people of Nineveh for being wicked, but gave them the option of repenting and turning away from the evil ways.
Bringing this to today, Jesus demonstrated a compassion for the lost all through his ministry (????? ), and as Jesus said "Go therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them into the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit: 20 teaching them to observe all things that I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the world." (Matthew 28:19-20) we are to follow in similar ways...
Biblical Missions: The starting point is a heart of compassion, compassion for the lost.
Rewards: 1. Co-labourers with God (1Cor 3:9) 2. Peace from God as you go (Matt 28:20) 3. Cultivate a heart for people, loving like Jesus 4. Cultivate a heart of gratitude.
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