During this sixth week of Lent, we get to look forward to the restoration of God’s glorious reign, the Great Banquet in the Old Testament or the Marriage Supper of the Lamb in the New. We’ll spend time both reflecting on the Bible’s descriptions of this great event, and then considering our role as kingdom ambassadors who get to extend Jesus’ invitation to the world. If you are just joining us, welcome! You can read more about this project here, and my church that is producing these videos and resources here.
Songs
Memorization
Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20).
Bible Stories*
- Jesus’ parable of the great banquet (Luke 14:15-24, cf. Matthew 22:1-14)
- Jesus’ great commission (Matthew 28:16-20, cf. Matthew 24:14)
- Jesus sends the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:3-14, 2:1-47)
- The New Heaven and New Earth (Revelation 21:1-8)
- The River of Life (Revelation 22:1-5
Activities
- Paint the scene in Revelation 22:1-5.
- Talk about how your home is and can be an outpost of God’s kingdom, and then invite someone into it!
- Make a plan to restructure your life such that you can prioritize making disciples or living into your role as Christ’s ambassador.
