Thematic Bible: Mission
Thematic Bible
Mission » Christ's
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come so that they may have life, and may 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 the lost."
Jesus said,] "For judgment I have come into this world, so that those who do not see may gain their sight, and the ones who see may become blind."
"Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have not come to abolish these things but to fulfill them.
But Jesus said to them, "I must proclaim the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns too, for that is what I was sent to do."
For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world should be saved through him.
If anyone hears my words and does not obey them, I do not judge him. For I have not come to judge the world, but to save the world.
Then Pilate said, "So you are a king!" Jesus replied, "You say that I am a king. For this reason I was born, and for this reason I came into the world -- to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice."
Mission » Life's » The disciples sent forth to their work
"I am sending you out like sheep surrounded by wolves, so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves.
So Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. Just as the Father has sent me, I also send you."
Mission » Life's » Joseph sent to egypt to preserve the chosen family
Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life!
Mission » Life's » Esther called to preserve the jews
"Don't imagine that because you are part of the king's household you will be the one Jew who will escape. If you keep quiet at this time, liberation and protection for the Jews will appear from another source, while you and your father's household perish. It may very well be that you have achieved royal status for such a time as this!"
Mission » Life's » A special work for each life
It is like a man going on a journey. He left his house and put his slaves in charge, assigning to each his work, and commanded the doorkeeper to stay alert.
Mission » Life's » The healed demoniac sent with a message to his own home
But Jesus did not permit him to do so. Instead, he said to him, "Go to your home and to your people and tell them what the Lord has done for you, that he had mercy on you."