Study
Read Luke 24:13–19 (Study 1 of 4)
- Read Luke 24:19. Some people have no knowledge of Jesus at all. Others may have a limited understanding of Him. They only know Him to be a prophet, miracle worker, or teacher. What four Bible stories would you use to clarify Jesus' identity?
- What other mission principles stand out to you from Luke 24:13-19?
Watch
Rani’s Story (2:33)
- “I did not know who God was, but He knew who I was.”
What does this statement mean? - What else stood out to you from the video?
Beyond Overview (5:42)
- "We've discovered God has been touching people, long before we get there."
Missionaries refer to these individuals as "people of peace." They are referenced in Luke 10:1-8. What are a few ways to discover people of peace among unreached Hindus? Keep in mind this principle is universal for everyone, everywhere.
- "We invite you to join us."
What would be some "next steps" for someone who heard God speaking through this simple statement?
- What else stood out to you from the video?
Discuss
- "Our task is to make the invisible God visible." — Kay Warren.
Name several ways we can do that for unreached Hindu peoples?
Excerpt from Amy Carmichael: Rescuer of Precious Gems by Janet Benge.
- “For one thing, she would no longer waste time on things that weren’t important in God’s eyes. When all the things she’d done in her life were finally judged by God, she wanted them to be found worthwhile. She wanted them to be seen as gold and silver, not hay and stubble" (Chapter 3).
What is the hay and stubble, and what is the gold and silver, of the Christian life?
Learn
Discover
If you have not done so, view SOGY. Become familiar with the concept of Supporting Others or Going Yourself.
Pray
Share what you learned in this meeting and pray about it as a group.