Sent by the King

The Mission of the Church

The mission didn’t start in the upper room—it started in the heart of God. Jesus came to seek and save the lost. And now He sends us with that same purpose—not to build our own name, but to proclaim His.

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…”
— Matthew 28:19

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The Church Was Never Meant to Stay Inside the Walls

From the start, the Church was scattered and sent. The Gospel advanced through the witness of everyday believers—fishermen, tentmakers, mothers, laborers. They didn’t wait for a pulpit; they lived their message in public.

“You are the light of the world… A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
— Matthew 5:14

“We are sent into the world as lambs among wolves, not to fear, but to shine.”
— Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Romans

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The Early Church Was Marked by Movement

“They went everywhere preaching the word.”
— Acts 8:4

Persecution didn’t stop the mission—it spread it. Every new city became a new outpost of the Kingdom. They shared the Gospel, taught the commands of Christ, and lived in ways that confronted darkness with light.

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Mission Is Not Optional—It’s Our Identity

“You are My witnesses.”
— Isaiah 43:10

We are not consumers—we are carriers. Not attendees—but ambassadors. The Church is not a cruise ship. It’s a lifeboat with a rescue mission.

“Let us not waste the time we’ve been given. For our King shall soon return.”
— Hermas, Mandate 13

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What We Can Learn

1. We are a sent people with a clear mission.
2. The early Church fulfilled the Great Commission through faithful witness.
3. Every believer is called to shine, speak, and serve in their sphere.
4. We must live with urgency—our King is returning soon.

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Sources:

• The Holy Bible — John 20:21; Matthew 28:18–20; Acts 8:1–4; Matthew 5:14–16; Isaiah 43:10
• Ignatius of Antioch, Letter to the Romans
• Hermas, Mandate 13
• Didache, ch. 10
• Clement of Rome, 1 Clement 36

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