Made for Mission -Clint Davison -3_6_2022
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class began with a read‑through of Luke 14, where Jesus tells the Parable of the Great Banquet. Clint emphasized verses 15‑17, focusing on the servant who is sent out early to invite the marginalized. He contrasted common teachings that linger on the excuses of those who decline the invitation with a fresh emphasis on the servant’s active role as a model for believers. By weaving in the hymn “Seeking the Lost” and the battle imagery of “Onward Christian Soldiers,” he reminded the congregation that Christians are sent beyond the sanctuary to actively share the gospel. Clint then linked the servant’s mission to New Testament examples of being sent—John 4:34’s declaration of Jesus’ purpose, Romans 8:3’s description of God sending His Son, and the commissioning of Paul and Barnabas in Acts 13. He urged the class to view attendance as a foundation, not the ultimate goal, and encouraged each person to seek opportunities for mission both inside and outside the church. The session closed with a prayer for sustained zeal and a call to embody the servant’s dedication in everyday life.
Key Scriptures
Then he told the man, A man was giving a large banquet and invited many. At the time of the banquet, he sent his servant to tell those who were invited, Come because everything now is ready.
Jesus said to them, My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.