God’s Mission, Our Purpose
God’s Mission: Sermon Series by Han Chung - Guest Speaker from Forest Community Church
John 3:16-17
16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him.
This past Sunday, our guest speaker Han Chung shared about our life’s purpose.He first asked us to reflect and see where we tend to look towards when we feel lost. He suggests that some look to others or some look within, but the one place people tend to forget to look is upward to God. Although we are looking for the answer to our life’s purpose, the key is understanding that the answer lies within God’s mission.
Then what is God’s mission? In the gospel of John, John states that God’s mission is for all mankind to be saved and have eternal life with God (John 3:16-17). Since that is the case, who benefits from God’s mission? It is the world, a phrase that encompasses all mankind who do not know God. Han describes God’s mission as global, completely unexpected, and radical. For why should anyone, including myself, be the beneficiary of God’s grace? I know I am not perfect, so why would God want me? What drives God to do this?
Why would a perfect God offer grace to imperfect people like us? Han shares that God’s motivation is through agape love. Agape is a Greek word to describe a specific type of sacrificial love. Han likened agape love to a father who would do anything to save his children. God showed this by sending Jesus, who obeyed in humility and gave His life for us.
Not only can we see God’s love from the Father’s actions, but also by the actions of Jesus the Son. When faced with the task to come down to guide us and die for our sins, Jesus did so in obedience and humility.
So, what is our purpose in response? In John 4, Jesus shares the gospel with a Samaritan woman, who then spreads it to her community. When the disciples urge Him to eat, Jesus replies, “My food is to do the will of the Father.” His fulfillment came from seeking the lost and sharing the gospel—our purpose too.
Reflection Questions:
What is your food? Does it truly satisfy you? What is it changing you into?
What is your focus? Outward, inward, or upward?
Do you know agape love from God in a personal way?
