what’s the “cultural mandate” and how does it relate to the mission of god? discuss at...
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What’s the “Cultural Mandate” and how does it relate to the Mission of God?
Discuss at tables… (after you introduce yourselves)
On Mission with God: The Truth, review
God’s Mission… (and ours!)
God’s Mission… (and ours!)
Starts in a Garden
and
God’s Mission… (and ours!)
Starts in a Garden
ends in a city
Starts in a garden and ends in a cityUnfolds in a Grand Story:Creation Fall Redemption Consummation
On Mission with God: The Truth, review
Starts in a garden and ends in a cityUnfolds in a Grand Story:Creation Fall Redemption ConsummationFull of growing Glory (regard)
On Mission with God: The Truth, review
Drawing Lines TogetherEveryone :: Use a differently colored marker As “Starter” :: you have 5-10 seconds to draw
1 line—continuous, covering…2 square inches—maximum, with… 3 cross-overs—maximum.
As “Finisher” :: you have 40-45 seconds toUse the starter line to draw the first thing that comes to mindIt won’t be a masterpiece, but it can be lots of fun!
Big Idea: We’re on a mission with God, to make culture and disciples by doing good works and
speaking good words
The “With God” life is Inter-dependent
Inter-dependent:
Inter-Personally Inter-Culturally
Inter-Kingdom-ly
We’re on a mission with God… Praying to Live
“to ask…those things necessary…”
We’re on a mission with God… Praying to Live
“to ask…those things necessary…” “…as it is in heaven…”
We’re on a mission with God… Praying to Live
“to ask…those things necessary…” “…as it is in heaven…”
Sufferages A (BCP p. 97-98) “…Let your way be known on the earthYour saving health among all nations…”
We’re on a mission with God, to make culture and disciples…
We’re on a mission with God, to make culture and disciples…
that Resonate with the Grand Story
the Grand Story:Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation
the Grand Story:Creation, Fall, Redemption, ConsummationORMade, Messed, Mended, Metamorphosized
…to make…Disciples
who Listen, Learn, Emulate Jesus
…to make…Culture
“culture is what we make of the world” –Andy Crouch, Culture-Making
…to make…
making sense of…making something of…
We’re on a mission with God, to make culture and disciples by doing good works and
speaking good words
“…created in Christ Jesus for good works that God has prepared beforehand for us to do” –Ephesians 2:10
…works…prepared for us…
Cultivating and CreatingJohn 4:34-38
…works…prepared for us…
Cultivating and CreatingJohn 4:34-38
Maintaining, Repairing, Transforming
Romans 12-15
Making Sense of Your Own Life
Next Week:On Mission with God: The WAY
Jack Melvin