GOD’S DIVINE PLAN

Matthew 28:19-20 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Galatians 4:7 - So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, God has made you also an heir. Introduction

John 3:16 - For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Introduction

So - Why isn’t everybody a Christian? Introduction

1. Some will not accept the Lord no matter what you do. Introduction

2. Some know about Jesus but have never been introduced to Him. Introduction

1. Some will not accept the Lord no matter what you do. 2. Some know about Jesus but have never been introduced to Him. 3. Some have never been shown “the way, the truth & the life”! - John 14:6. Introduction

Here is God’s Divine Plan! Introduction

I. Step 1: Begin Seeking the Lost! Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.

A. This was our Lord’s mission. Luke 19:10 - For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. I. Begin Seeking the Lost!

A. This was our Lord’s mission. 1. Why was the Lord given the name Jesus? Matthew 1:21 - She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins. I. Begin Seeking the Lost!

A. This was our Lord’s mission. 2. What was the Lord’s priority? Matthew 15:24 - “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” John 10:16 - I have other sheep that are not of this sheep pen. I must bring them also. I. Begin Seeking the Lost!

A. This was our Lord’s mission. B. This is still our Lord’s mission. I. Begin Seeking the Lost!

B. This is still our Lord’s mission. Mark 16:15 - Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. I. Begin Seeking the Lost!

B. This is still our Lord’s mission. Mark 16:15 - Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation. II Corinthians 5:20 - We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors. I. Begin Seeking the Lost!

B. This is still our Lord’s mission. 3. What is the Lord’s strategy? Romans 10:14 - How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? I. Begin Seeking the Lost!

No one can come to the Lord unless he has first been taught! I. Begin Seeking the Lost!

I. Step 1: Begin Seeking the Lost! I. Step 1: Begin Seeking the Lost! II. Step 2: Continue Seeking the Lost! Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.

A. Finding is the reason for seeking! II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

The opportunities you have: II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

The opportunities you have: 1. Your own family. II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

The opportunities you have: 1. Your own family. 2. Neighbors. II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

The opportunities you have: 1. Your own family. 2. Neighbors. 3. People at work. II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

A. Finding is the reason for seeking! B. The reward for finding is joy! Luke 15:1-32 II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

Luke 15: Parable of the Lost Lamb. Luke 15:5 - And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders. II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

Luke 15: Parable of the Lost Lamb. Luke 15:5 - And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders. Luke 15:7 - I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to repent. II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

Luke 15: Parable of the Lost Coin. Luke 15:9 - And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

Luke 15: Parable of the Lost Coin. Luke 15:9 - And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ Luke 15:10 - In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.” II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

Luke 15: Parable of the Lost Son. Luke 15:24 - For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate Luke 15:24 - For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate. II. Continue Seeking the Lost!

Make this your evening prayer: “Lord, use me to witness to someone this week. With Your power, help me to introduce them to You”!