A Call to the Work of God

John 9:4

John 9

• Context: Jesus heals a man born blind
• John 9:4: "As long as it is day, we must do the work of him who sent me. Night is coming, when no one can work."

Invitation to Join in the Work

• Jesus invites disciples to join in His work
• Historical context: Robert Morrison and the spread of the gospel in China
• Modern context: Opportunities and openness in China

Urgency of the Task

• Emphasis on the word "must" in John 9:4
• Urgency seen in Jesus' ministry and the spread of the gospel
• Example of Hudson Taylor's urgency in his missionary work

Examples and Illustrations

• Experiences in China and interactions with local officials
• Illustrations of the need for Christian workers in China
• Personal anecdotes and historical context

Partnership in the Work

• Jesus calls for partnership in His work
• Encouragement to see Chinese people as part of the mission field
• Local opportunities with Chinese scholars in North America

Focus on God's Work

• Emphasis on doing God's work, not personal work
• Examples of successful missions and community projects in China
• Story of sheep farming project in Sichuan and its impact

Personal Story

• Visit to Hudson Taylor's tomb in Jinshan
• Reflection on Hudson Taylor's legacy and commitment to mission

Prayer for Renewal

• Prayer for the spirit that moved Hudson Taylor to inspire the church today
• Final invocation and commitment to mission work

*The above summary is AI-generated, so discrepancies may exist. Please refer to the audio or video file to verify accuracy.