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[28] One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” [28] One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” Great Commandment Mark 12:28

[29] "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. [29] "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Great Commandment Mark 12:29

[30] Love the Lord your God w/all your heart & w/all your soul & w/all your mind & w/ all your strength.’ Great Commandment Mark 12:30-31 [ [31] The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these."

[32] "Well said, teacher," the man replied. "You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. [32] "Well said, teacher," the man replied. "You are right in saying that God is one and there is no other but him. Great Commandment Mark 12:32

[33] To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." [33] To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." Great Commandment Mark 12:33

God’s Heart Luke 19:10 For the Son of Man came to seek & to save what was lost.

God’s Heart Luke 15 Lost Sheep Lost Coin Lost Son

Example of Coming Luke 19:1-9 Successful Wealthy Short Changed

Two Ways God Seeks the Lost Going Coming

Now there were staying in Jerusalem God- fearing Jews from every nation under heaven. Acts 2:5 The World At Our Door SJSU-IFG

The Nations

International Student, Inc. The World at Our Doorstep!

The World At Our Door

God’s Not A Watchmaker

 Least evangelized part of the world live in the…. “10/40 Window”  60% of the 850,000 international students in America this year are from the 10/40 window. “...And how shall they believe in Him whom they have not heard?...” Romans 10:14b FAST FACTS!

The World At Our Door Missions in reverse Stanford Scholars

“Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 28:19 Specific Application 1.Look around and see who’s God brought into your sphere of influence. 2.Intentionally being nice people to strangers.

International Students, Inc. Mission: Mission: ISI exists to share Christ’s love with international students and to equip them for effective service in cooperation with the local church and others.

South Bay School with large Int’l Student Populations SchoolCityReg.Scholars2012 Total Stanford UniversityStanford4, ,931 San Jose State UniversitySan Jose2, ,028 De Anza CollegeCupertino2, ,801 Foothill CollegeLos Altos Hills1, ,342 Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara ,095

Welcome Dinners -Table Host -Set up /Clean Up -Food -Transportation -Student Follow Up Weekly ISF Meeting -Food -Game organizer -Student Friendship -Set up / Clean Up -Devotional speaker Outings/Special Events -Table Host -Set up /Clean Up -Food -Transportation -Student Follow Up Ongoing Needs -Housing -Airport pickup -Moving -Friendship -Church visitation Ways to Get involved

The World At Our Door “Go into all the world and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 28:19