The Greenhouse
Ordinary People Sharing an Extraordinary Message
Many of us want our lives to matter, but feel unsure how our faith is meant to shape our everyday world. When we open up the Bible, we realize the church was never meant to be a destination, but a greenhouse that equips and sends us into the places we already live, work, learn, and play. In this series, we’ll walk alongside you to rediscover Jesus’ simple call to make disciples “as you are going,” helping you see how God uses ordinary people to deliver an extraordinary message that brings transformation. If that sounds overwhelming, join us this Sunday as we discover just how simple it can be.
For Adult Homes and Groups
This week, take time to reread these Scriptures slowly and prayerfully:
Matthew 28:16–20; John 20:19–23; Isaiah 6:8; Jeremiah 1:4–10; 1 Peter 2:9–10. As you read, ask the Spirit to help you see what God might be inviting you into right now.
1. As you read these verses, what stands out to you about how God sends ordinary people into His mission? Where do you see yourself in these stories?
2. What everyday place or relationship in your life might God already be using for disciple-making (home, work, school, neighborhood, gym, etc.)? What might it look like to be more attentive and available there?
3. Many of these verses include both a calling and a promise of God’s presence. What fears or hesitations do you feel when you think about being sent? How do these Scriptures reshape the way you see God’s role in the mission?
For Families with Kids
1. Read Matthew 28:16-20 together.
2. What do you think it means to be a follower of Jesus instead of being a “fan” of Him?
3. If Jesus were sitting right next to you in person, what would you want to ask Him?
4. If someone were to watch what you do on an ordinary day, what would they immediately notice about you?
5. What is the difference between a student (someone who learns) and a disciple (someone who follows and imitates)?
6. Why is it comforting that we are commanded to make disciples as we “go” about our daily lives, rather than needing to be pastors or missionaries?
4 Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
and before you were born I consecrated you;
I appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
6 Then I said, “Ah, Lord God! Behold, I do not know how to speak, for I am only a youth.” 7 But the Lord said to me,
“Do not say, ‘I am only a youth’;
for to all to whom I send you, you shall go,
and whatever I command you, you shall speak.
8 Do not be afraid of them,
for I am with you to deliver you,
declares the Lord.”
9 Then the Lord put out His hand and touched my mouth. And the Lord said to me,
“Behold, I have put My words in your mouth.
10 See, I have set you this day over nations and over kingdoms,
to pluck up and to break down,
to destroy and to overthrow,
to build and to plant.”
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