Dictionary of Bible Themes God commits various tasks to his servants. A principal task of those sent by God is to take the good news of the gospel to those who have not heard it, and so to be a means through which others come to faith. Romans 10:14-15The need for missionaries See also Isaiah 52:7Matthew 9:37-38 pp Lk 10:2 Isaiah 61:1-2The work of missionaries See also Proclaiming good news Luke 4:18-19Luke 4:43 See also Matthew 4:23; 9:35Acts 11:20 See also Acts 5:42; 8:12,25; 14:6-7Romans 15:16 Acts 26:20 See also Calling people to turn to God 2 Chronicles 30:6-9Mark 1:4 2 Corinthians 5:19-20 pp Lk 3:3 Jonah 3:4See also Announcing judgment Jeremiah 25:30-31; 26:12-13Ezekiel 21:2-3 Acts 10:42 Matthew 28:19-20 See also Teaching and baptising new believers Acts 2:41-42; 8:12-131 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 10:15-16 See also Taking the message further afield Romans 15:18-20,28Matthew 24:14 Luke 24:47 Acts 16:9-10; 23:11 Acts 18:23 See also Strengthening newly established churches Acts 8:14-17; 14:21-23; 15:36-41; 16:4-5Exodus 3:10 Examples of other specific assignments Joshua 22:3Moses is sent by God to Pharoah Judges 6:14The eastern tribes complete their mission to help the others take possession of Canaan 1 Samuel 15:18-20Gideon is sent by God against the Midianites 1 Samuel 16:1Saul is given the task of destroying the Amalekites Isaiah 48:15Samuel is sent by God to anoint David as king Acts 11:30; 12:25Cyrus is appointed to bring deliverance from Babylon. Barnabas' and Saul's mission to deliver money collected for the church in Judea: Ephesians 6:22Colossians 4:7-8 Tychicus sent with news of Paul: See also 2420 gospel6718 reconciliation, believers 7027 church, purpose 7754 preaching 7797 teaching 7903 baptism 7925 fellowship among believers 7948 mission 8413 edification 8424 evangelism 9210 judgment, God's |
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