Called to mission
Reflection time
Bible passages
Spend some time reflecting on this passage.
Option 1 - Analytical reflection questions
How do you think the disciples felt being sent out by Jesus?
How do you think felt coming back?
What motivated them to go on mission?
What motivates you?
What are you hoping to see happen in answering God’s call to mission?
Is anything holding you back?
Option 2 - Spotlight reflection
Read through the passage.
Read through again and note if any words or phrases jump out or are “spotlighted” for you.
Spend some time reflecting on those words and what God might be saying to you.
Image: James Tissot. He Sent them out Two by Two. Brooklyn Museum
Action time
What are you doing at the moment in terms of mission? Are there any things that you feel God is calling you to that are new or different?
Central practices
Gospel taking
What are my main mission fields (eg colleagues, family, friends, other groups I am involved in)?
Am I happy with what I am doing in taking the gospel to people at the moment?
Are there new areas of mission or new ways of doing mission that I would like to explore (eg hospitality, organising activities that I can invite people to, inviting people to church, building and deepening friendships at work or with neighbours, going on a short term mission trip, going overseas)?
Disciple making
What are the main ways I am involved in making disciples at the moment (eg informal encouragement of people at church, leading a small group, meeting up one-to-one)?
Am I happy with that level of commitment with my gifts, skills and capacity at the moment?
Would I like to explore new ways of being involved in making disciples by building skills or taking on a different role (eg small group leader or meeting one-to-one)?
Note down the practical steps you are planning to take.