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Lessons from the Mount of God for the Missionary Context
Exodus 24 is one of the most important chapters in the Old Testament. It tells the story of the climactic conclusion of the covenant ceremony between God and Israel at the foot of Mt. Sinai. There are a lot of moving pieces in Exodus 24, but I want to draw your attention to three details in particular that can offer old insight into new missionary methods for today.
Were We Meant to Thrive?
In a Christian culture that passionately sings “WE WERE MADE TO THRIVE!”, the followers of Jesus have come to understand that Paul talked much about enduring (with joy) and nothing about thriving…in earthly terms. Not only were Paul’s sufferings predicted, but Paul would come to see them as the validation of his Spirit-empowered ministry.
Categories in Missions that Alleviate Ambiguity
There is a gray mushiness that has captured the missions discussion and missions policies that at times feels impenetrable. Let me propose four categories of missions that are more measured and precise. These categories would encompass most good missions today, keep the church at the center, and good, objective, Biblical metrics at the core.