WHAT THIS LESSON EXPLORES
What is mission ultimately for?
Mission is not the final goal of the church. Worship is—because God, not human activity, is ultimate. This lesson explores that striking claim through Isaiah’s new-creation vision, Paul’s call to bring the nations to the obedience of faith, and Revelation’s worshiping multitude. Mission belongs to this age; adoration endures forever.
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The video reconnects mission to deep theology. A small view of God produces a small, human-centered mission; wonder at His holiness, beauty, and grace creates an outward desire that others might know Him.
QUESTIONS THE VIDEO ANSWERS
Why does mission exist because worship does not?
How does God’s glory relate to love for people?
What picture of mission does Revelation give?
LISTEN FOR THESE THREADS
Three ideas that hold the lesson together
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God is ultimate
Mission serves the enduring goal of delight in and obedience to God.
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New creation in view
The church’s call belongs to God’s purpose to make all things new.
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A worshiping multitude
Revelation reveals nations gathered around the Lamb without losing their diversity.
WHY IT MATTERS
Let worship become the fuel and goal of mission
The church is sent because countless people and places do not yet honor the true God through Jesus Christ. Love for God’s glory and love for neighbors belong together rather than competing.
Worship also guards mission from manipulation. The goal is not to make people admire the messenger or institution, but to invite them into joyful allegiance to the Lamb who will gather a redeemed people from every nation.
