Hindu Peoples
Meeting 4
Study
Read Luke 24:13–49. This is one of a series of studies on this passage. This story shows the progression of the gospel from the local starting point to a global finish line.
- Read verse 32. Why would an unreached Hindu’s heart burn with fire as Scripture is explained?
- Read verses 33–35. What do these verses say about how the gospel is transmitted?
View
Watch Beyond Overview (5:42)
- What stood out to you from this video?
- "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 four ways to go about discovering people of peace among unreached Hindus? Keep in mind this principle is universal for reaching all people groups. - "We invite you to join us."
What would first steps look like to begin to respond to this invitation?
Watch Ten Thousand Churches (2:47)
- “We have planted over five hundred churches." But the goal is ten thousand!
Why don’t we think in these numbers?
Discuss
Excerpts are from Ida Scudder: Healing Bodies, Touching Hearts by Janet Benge.
- “First ponder then dare. Know your facts. Count the cost. Money is not the important thing...it is the Kingdom of God. Don’t err on the side of being too small.” (locations 1502-4)
Do we think too small? Explain. - “By the time she had been in the United States for three years, Ida had made herself a promise: no matter what, she would never live in India again.” (locations 185-186).
What’s the danger of telling God what you won’t do for Him?
Learn
Respond
Become SOGY. Support others by forming a World Team or go yourself by contacting a mission agency. Describe your journey of becoming SOGY.
Pray
Reflect on what you learned in this meeting. Pray about it as a group.