KE Group Questions
Week of October 12, 2025
Summary
David and Rebecca Stabler, missionaries with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Switzerland, shared about their six-year ministry journey and current transition period. David emphasized that missions isn't just for special people but for all followers of Jesus, as we are called to cross cultures and bring the good news. He highlighted two key components of missions: going to the nations and praying for the nations. Using Jesus' cleansing of the temple as an example, David challenged the congregation that our lives and churches should be houses of prayer for the nations. He stressed that the harvest is ready and people are eager to hear truth, but the workers are few. The service concluded with a prophetic act where each person received a card with a nation's flag to pray for and brought it to the foot of the cross, symbolizing bringing the nations before Jesus.
Ice Breaker
If you could visit any country in the world for a mission trip, where would you go and why? What draws you to that particular place?
Key Verses
- Matthew 28:19-20
- Mark 16:15
- Acts 1:8
- Mark 11:17
- Luke 10:2
- Isaiah 6:8
- 1 Timothy 2:4
Questions
- David mentioned that 'Mission Sunday started at 10 o'clock' referring to the breakthrough people experienced during worship. How does personal breakthrough connect to our mission calling?
- Jesus said 'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.' How much time do you personally spend praying for nations outside your own country?
- David shared that he was once a 15-year-old sitting in the back of church, not paying attention. How has God used ordinary people in your life to influence your spiritual journey?
- The sermon mentioned that 'the harvest is ready' but 'the workers are few.' What do you think prevents more Christians from responding to the call to missions?
- What are some of the 'traps' or distractions that can keep us from engaging in missions work, either locally or globally?
- David challenged us to pray with a 'Here am I' attitude like Isaiah. What fears or concerns might hold you back from saying 'Here am I' to God?
- How can we avoid praying selfish prayers when we ask God to send workers to the harvest field?
- The sermon emphasized that following Jesus means crossing cultures to bring good news. What are some ways we can cross cultural boundaries right here in our community?
Life Application
This week, commit to praying for the nation you received during the service (or choose one if you weren't present). Spend at least 5 minutes each day praying for that nation using resources like PrayerCast.com or the Joshua Project app. Ask God to break your heart for what breaks His heart concerning that nation, and be open to how He might want to use you - whether through prayer, giving, going, or supporting others who go.
Key Takeaways
- Missions isn't just for special people - it's the calling of every follower of Jesus who is commanded to 'go and make disciples'
- Our lives and churches should be 'houses of prayer for all nations,' regularly interceding for peoples around the world
- The harvest is ready and people are eager to hear truth, but the workers are few - we must pray for more laborers to be sent
- We should pray with a 'Here am I' attitude, being willing to be the answer to our own prayers for the nations
- Going to the nations involves crossing boundaries and cultures to bring the love of Jesus, while praying for nations helps us hear God's heart and direction
Growing spiritually takes a daily personal walk with God and a gathering together in fellowship with other believers.
Our corporate gathering is for equipping the saints, but meeting in small groups allows regular individual
participation so that personal needs can be addressed.
Small groups also foster growth in ministering the gifts of the Holy Spirit, accountability, and the support
necessary to be a healthy member of the family of God.
The leadership of Praise Tabernacle has encouraged group leaders to be missional and evangelistic
in their approach to leading these groups.
The ultimate goal is Kingdom Expansion.
KE (KINGDOM EXPANSION)
GROUP LOCATIONS
Egg Harbor Township
Wednesday Nights @ 6:30 pm - Andy & Lori Holman's home -
1st & 3rd Wednesday Nights @ 7:00 pm - Terry & Sue Luma's home -
Mays Landing
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3rd Wednesdays, 7 pm - Host: Matt & Elise Lucas;
4th Wednesday, 7 pm - Host: Caleb & Tahlia Wilkes;
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Egg Harbor City
2nd & 4th Wednesday Nights @ 6:30pm - Eddie Aponte's home -
Galloway
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Ocean View
Sunday Nights (Every 1st & 3rd) @ 6pm - Joanne Utt's Home -
