Pieces of One, Part 3, The One Task

Psalm 87

Introduction to spiritual perspectives on the "one body" and "one aim"

The One Body

• Emphasis on the global body of believers
• Importance of partnering with emerging churches in Africa, Asia, and Latin America

The One Aim  

• Focus on the worthiness of God and the desire for global worship

The One Task

• Call to remember the task of sharing the gospel, even with those who are resistant
• Prayer and invocation for guidance

Great Commission and Church Growth

• Examples of church growth in Nepal and Mongolia
• Anecdotes of conversions and spreading the gospel in remote areas

Persecution and Hostility

• Stories of persecution in China, Eritrea, and India
• Personal and global examples of resistance to the gospel

Psalm 87: Inclusion of the Nations

• Explanation of Psalm 87 and its significance
• God's desire to include historically hostile nations as His people

Reflecting God's Heart

• Challenge to Christians to reflect God's inclusive love
• Encouragement to invite those hostile to the faith into the fellowship

Attitude and Actions

• Call to adopt God's attitude towards others
• Practical steps to invite people to God's "grand international party”

Challenges in Modern Context

• Modern-day Philistines and Babylonians: those opposed to Christian values
• Encouragement to reach out to people from different backgrounds and beliefs

Strategic Outreach

• Developing intentional strategies for outreach
• Examples of personal and church-level outreach efforts

Stories of Perseverance and Forgiveness

• Personal stories of missionaries facing hostility and persecution
• Examples of forgiveness and continued ministry despite challenges

Call to Action

• Encouragement to pray for persecuted Christians and their persecutors
• Consideration of personal calling to difficult mission fields

Final Challenge

• Emphasis on the widening divide between followers of Christ and the world
• Reminder of the one task: inviting all to God's party, despite hostility

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