We Have A Responsibility
Luke 9:1-2 NLT
One day Jesus called together his twelve disciples and gave them power and authority to cast out all demons and to heal all diseases. 2 Then he sent them out to tell everyone about the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
Matthew 9:12 NLT
12 When Jesus heard this, he said, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor—sick people do.”
Jesus didn’t really come for people who think they’ve got it all together. He came for sinners, people who know they need Him.
Luke 19:10 NIV
10 For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”
Jesus Mission Statement – Seek & Save The Lost
Proverbs 24:11-12 MSG
11-12 Rescue the perishing;
don’t hesitate to step in and help.
If you say, “Hey, that’s none of my business,”
will that get you off the hook?
Someone is watching you closely, you know—
Someone not impressed with weak excuses.
Rescue (verb): Step in. Intervene. Help. Don’t stand by and watch.
God’s heart has always been to move toward people in need.
When you find yourself in front of someone who is hurting, searching, or far from God…
Do you ignore it, keep your distance, stay silent…
Or do you move toward the need?
We want sinners to be saved.
But when it comes to stepping into those moments personally - we hesitate - We stay quiet - we ignore.
As followers of Jesus...we are responsible, not just to believe the Gospel - but to share it.
Matthew 4:19 TPT
19Jesus called out to them and said, “Come and follow me, and I will transform you into men who catch people for God.”
Matthew 9:36-38 NLT
36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. 38 So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.”
The issue isn’t that there aren’t people who need Jesus. The issue is - not enough DISCIPLES are stepping into the responsibility.
Who is God placing in front of me?
Will you take responsibility for those God has placed in front of you? Will you rescue the perishing?
Talk It Over Questions
1. When you think about Jesus’ mission to “seek and save the lost,” how much of your current life actually reflects that? Where do you see alignment… and where is there a gap?
2. Do you believe it’s your personal responsibility to help people come to know Jesus—or do you tend to see that as someone else’s role? Why do you think that is?
3. What usually holds you back from stepping into spiritual conversations? Fear? Awkwardness? Not knowing what to say? Be honest—what’s really underneath that hesitation?
4. In Matthew 9, Jesus was moved with compassion for people. When you look at people who are far from God, what do you actually feel? Compassion? Indifference? Frustration? What might God want to shift in your heart?
5. Who are 1–3 specific people in your life right now who are far from God?
(Names, not generalities.) What has your response to them been so far—intentional or passive? What is one simple, specific step you can take this week toward them?
• Start a conversation
• Share part of your story
• Invite them to Easter
Ask Your Kids
1. What animal did Jesus ride into Jerusalem? Why do you think He chose a donkey instead of a horse?
2. What did the people put on the road for Jesus when He came into the city?
3. The people shouted “Hosanna!” which means “Save us!” Why do you think the people were so excited to see Jesus?
4. What is one way you can show Jesus that you love Him this week?
