To engage the learners in a study of the Scripture text:
Write these words on the board: “Sidetracked, Hijacked, Intimidated, Lost Focus”
Have the class identify a time when they have forgotten what their main purpose or goal was. Make this a self-reflective time of acknowledging that all of us can lose focus at times, but it’s possible to get refocused on the main thing.
Try to come up with an example of each of the descriptions listed on the board.
As a group, come up with at least one way that each person or group could regain focus on the goal and move forward toward it.
Transition into the Bible study by saying, “After the resurrection, Jesus gave the disciples clear directions about what their focus should be.”
To encourage personal application:
Download the handout “Focusing on the Great Commission” here. Break into pairs or small groups and have learners fill out the worksheet.
Say, “All of us can pursue the Great Commission in our many roles, but we might not have thought about that in a while and perhaps our roles have changed. Break into pairs and help each other think of creative ways to obey the Great Commission in our different life roles.”
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