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Activity > Drink tea or coffee together. Pray and discuss Jesus’ plan for your team.
Vision/Abide (heart, crown, flame) >> Jesus told us to abide/remain in him in order to be fruitful. (John 15:5) >> Without vision, people die. (Proverbs 29:18) >> Jesus invites us to rest and receive. (Psalm 23:1-3). >> Yahweh will fill the whole world with his glory. (Habakkuk 2:14) >> The vision of every generation is No Place Left. (Romans 15:23)
Bridge (straight path) >> The Holy Spirit comes upon disciples to give them boldness to proclaim the kingdom to those not yet in the kingdom (Acts 2:6) >> Disciples learn to build conversation bridges to unreached people from all nations. (Acts 2:9-11) >> Jesus invited his disciples to follow him and go fishing for people of peace. (Mark 1:17)
Gospel (cross & empty tomb) >> Jesus’ disciples testify of his resurrection life. (Acts 2:32) >> Disciples invite the lost to repent of sin, believe in Jesus, and confess him as Lord. (Acts 2:40) >> Disciples walk in the Holy Spirit as they seek opportunities to share the gospel in love and compassion with everyone they encounter. (Romans 10:14)
Disciple (roots & plant) >> The Lord is calling many families and tribes among all peoples to enter his kingdom and become his children. (Acts 2:39) >> Disciples are invited to be baptized and become faithful, fruitful followers of Jesus Christ (Acts 2:41-42) >> Disciples are set apart and sent out to baptize new believers and teach them how to love God, walk in the Spirit, and repeat the process. (Matthew 28:18-20)
Church (wheat bundle) >> Jesus’ disciples gather together often to eat meals, sing and pray, grow in the Word, be generous, and encourage one another. (Acts 2:46) >> Local churches practice the unity and peace of Jesus and his Spirit. (Ephesians 4:2-6) >> The Holy Spirit is speaking; we listen to his unceasing revelation. (Revelation 2:29)
Leader (rod & staff) >> Leaders are with the people; eating together, teaching the Word, and praying in faith. (Acts 2:42) >> Leaders love people like Jesus did, having compassion on people and journeying alongside them. (Mark 6:34) >> Leaders die daily to self so the Lord can produce a fruitful harvest through them. (John 12:24)
Movement (wave) >> A growing network of disciples filled with the Holy Spirit and partnering with him to preach the kingdom boldly to the nations. (Acts 2:3-4) >> Every day, people deciding to follow Jesus in a local region. (Acts 2:47) >> When the DNA of the kingdom is healthy, we witness a great harvest 30, 60, and 100 fold. (Mark 4:20)
blazing trees 