Thematic Bible: Mission
Thematic Bible
Mission » Christ's
The thief {comes only} so that he can steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, and have [it] abundantly.
just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life [as] a ransom for many."
For the Son of Man came to seek and to save those who are lost."
And Jesus said,]] "For judgment I have come into this world, so that those who do not see may see, and those who see may become blind!"
"Do not think that I have come to destroy the law or the prophets. I have not come to destroy [them] but to fulfill [them].
But he said to them, "It is necessary [for] me to proclaim the good news [of] the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because I was sent for this [purpose].
"I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish that it had been kindled already!
For God did not send his Son into the world in order that he should judge the world, but in order that the world should be saved through him.
And if anyone hears my words and does not observe [them], I will not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
Then Pilate said to him, "So then you are a king!" Jesus replied, "You say that I am a king. For this [reason] I was born, and for this reason I have come into the world: in order that I can testify to the truth. Everyone who is of the truth hears my voice."
Mission » Life's » The disciples sent forth to their work
"Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
So Jesus said to them again, "Peace to you. As the Father has sent me, I also send you."
Mission » Life's » Joseph sent to egypt to preserve the chosen family
So now, do not be distressed and do not be angry {with yourselves} that you sold me here, for God sent me as deliverance before you.
Mission » Life's » Esther called to preserve the jews
For if indeed you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will arise for the Jews from another place, and you and the family of your father will perish. Who knows? [Perhaps] you have come to a royal position for a time such as this."
Mission » Life's » A special work for each life
It is like a man away on a journey, who left his house and gave his slaves authority--to each one his work--and to the doorkeeper he gave orders that he should be on the alert.
Mission » Life's » The healed demoniac sent with a message to his own home
And he did not permit him, but said to him, "Go to your home to your [people] and tell them all that the Lord has done for you, and [that] he has had mercy on you."