SESSION THREE
sow
“We come in peace!”
These are the words of a
tall grey alien descending
from its UFO. It raises its
three-fingered hand to the
growing crowd of terrified
onlookers in a gesture of
peace. Incredibly, it can
already speak the local
language.
Despite our cringe response to the
example of Christian crusaders,
colonialists and current day social
media warriors… Jesus did instruct
His disciples to go out. He told
them to express a greeting of
peace to prepare the way for His
arrival in each village and town. This
traditional Jewish greeting, “Shalom”,
means more than an absence of
war. Rather, it is a blessing for deep
wholeness or completeness within
that overflows outwards to others.
Watch: Episode 3 – Sow Where He Calls
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Discuss: Reflect:
› › What are the similarities between
the two faiths mentioned that
provide a bridge for developing
relationships? › › What evidence of wholistic
ministry do you see in this
passage (i.e. meeting physical and
spiritual needs)?
› › In this context, the perception
of Christianity is tied to the
perception of western society
and it's overwhelmingly negative
– we are seen as godless, boozing,
promiscuous infidels. How is
this work of Global Interaction
communicating the Gospel more
effectively in this potentially
hostile environment? › › The disciples were instructed not
to get distracted along the road.
Are there relationships that are
distracting you from reaching
the people of peace? And, are
there potentially hostile people
whom you avoid, but God may be
preparing?
Luke 10:1-24
Read the story of the sending out of
the 72 disciples, two by two.
In these verses:
› › The disciples were sent in twos
into towns where people were
either ripe to hear about Jesus or
ready to tear them apart.
› › With a greeting of “peace” they
were to find a house where their
greeting would be accepted
and provide a place where they
could heal and share about the
Kingdom.
› › The rejection of the disciples by
the town was equal to rejecting
Jesus and would result in
judgement that deeply grieved
Jesus.
› › These unnamed disciples were
faithful nobodies whom God
delighted to minister through,
rather than the wise and learned.
› › What does it mean for you to be
sent out two by two as peace-
bearers into your town? What can
you learn from this in light of last
week’s efforts to share Jesus with
someone?
Act:
› › As a peace-bearer, be on the
look-out for the person of peace
who may work alongside you,
be waiting for the same bus, or
someone you have been friends
with for years. Ask for God’s
courage and wisdom for words
that speak life.
› › Consider how you can be
more connected with your
local community in a way that
demonstrates the Kingdom and
builds relationships… and find a
friend to sign up with! (Tip: find
something you both enjoy as that
will make all the difference.)