Next Steps Session 4

Next Steps Session 4 Handout

Rescue

Recap of Previous Sessions

• Session 1: We are committed to bringing hope to the broken and purpose for everyone.
• Session 2: Our gifting fills the universe with the glory of Jesus.
• Session 3: Generosity powers the engine of the church.

What is the Purpose of the Move?

Pursue the

James 5:19-20 (NLT)
“If someone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back, you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner back from wandering will save that person from death.”

Reach the

Luke 19:10 (NLT):
“For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost.”

Three Parables of Rescue

1. The Lost Sheep
Luke 15:4-6 (NLT):
“Won’t he leave the ninety-nine others in the wilderness and go to search for the one that is lost until he finds it?”

Hope City Church is always and never .

2. The Lost Coin
Luke 15:8-9 (NLT):
“Won’t she light a lamp and sweep the entire house and search carefully until she finds it?”

Hope City Church is always and never .

3. The Lost Son
Luke 15:20-24 (NLT):
“While he was still a long way off, his father saw him coming. Filled with love and compassion, he ran to his son, embraced him, and kissed him.”

Hope City Church is always and never .

Your Work: The Rescue
Who do you know who is wondering?

Who do you know who is lost?