Misión Mundial Tomo 2 - Capítulo 2: La Tarea Restante por Jonatán Lewis
Summary
TLDRThis script delves into the spiritual activity of strategizing for the advancement of God's kingdom through planning, faith, hope, and labor. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the concept of 'nations' in the Bible as ethnic and racial groups, not merely political divisions. The speaker discusses 'mega spheres' to categorize unreached people groups and the necessity of overcoming cultural barriers for effective evangelism. The summary also touches on the different types of evangelism, from local to crossing significant cultural divides, and highlights the challenges of reaching large unreached groups such as Buddhists, Chinese, Hindus, Muslims, and tribal communities.
Takeaways
- 😇 The importance of strategy in spiritual activities is emphasized, as it helps believers to advance and establish God's kingdom in places where it currently does not exist.
- 🤝 The concept of 'nations' in the Bible differs from the modern geopolitical understanding, referring instead to ethnic groups, families, and races that share commonalities such as language, ethnicity, and religion.
- 🌐 The term 'mega-peoples' is introduced to describe large ethnic or religious groups, such as the Chinese, which are significant in mission work due to their size and the number of people yet to be evangelized.
- 🔍 To define 'nations' biblically, it's necessary to look beyond geographical borders and consider ethnic, linguistic, and cultural commonalities that unite groups of people.
- 🌏 The script discusses the complexity of defining and reaching various ethnic and linguistic groups within a country, using Cameroon as an example, where 183 different languages and dialects are spoken.
- 📈 Different types of evangelism are outlined, from biological growth within a church to crossing cultural barriers to reach new groups, emphasizing the need for strategy in mission work.
- 🏆 The necessity of having individuals fully dedicated to mission work is highlighted, as the task of evangelizing is challenging and requires a strong commitment.
- 🌟 The script calls for an understanding of the 'unreached' mega-peoples, which includes Buddhists, Chinese, Hindus, Muslims, and tribal groups, each with unique challenges for mission work.
- 🙏 The role of prayer and support for the Chinese church is mentioned, as direct missionary work in communist China is limited, and the church there is growing strongly.
- 🌍 The diversity within Islam is acknowledged, with 4000 different groups that require unique strategies for evangelism, contrary to the perception of Islam as a monolithic entity.
- 🔑 The caste system in Hinduism is discussed as a significant barrier to mission work, with strategies needed to reach different castes effectively.
Q & A
What is the significance of strategy in spiritual activities as discussed in the script?
-The script emphasizes the importance of strategy in spiritual activities because it propels us to believe that through our planning, faith, hope, and labor, we can advance and establish the kingdom of God in places where it currently does not exist.
What are the two structures mentioned in the script that are crucial for fulfilling one's purpose?
-The two structures mentioned are a welcoming structure, which is open to everyone, and solidarity, which allows for the channeling of energies and dedication to God for missionary work.
Why is it important to have people dedicated 100% to the missionary work?
-It is important because the task of missionary work is quite challenging and requires a high level of commitment, which is more likely to be found in those who are fully dedicated to the cause.
What does the script suggest about the concept of 'nations' in the Bible?
-The script suggests that the concept of 'nations' in the Bible refers to ethnic groups, families, races, or groups that share something in common, such as language, ethnicity, or religion, rather than modern geopolitical divisions.
What is the term used to describe large groups of people that have not yet been reached with the gospel?
-The term used is 'mega ethnolinguistic peoples' or 'mega spheres,' which represent large groups of people united by race, language, or lifestyle.
How does the script define the task of reaching the Chinese mega sphere?
-The script defines the task of reaching the Chinese mega sphere as reaching 1.1 billion people, which includes not only those living in mainland China but also the Chinese diaspora around the world.
What is the significance of the Cameroon example in the script?
-The Cameroon example highlights the complexity of reaching a country with a diverse range of ethnic groups and languages, emphasizing the need for a church within each of these groups to truly consider the country reached.
What are the different types of evangelism mentioned in the script?
-The script mentions evangelism that leads to the biological growth of the church, evangelism within one's own context, evangelism that crosses cultural barriers, and the need to cross significant cultural distances to reach certain groups.
What is the importance of considering the distance of evangelism in one's strategy?
-Considering the distance of evangelism is important because it helps in strategizing the most efficient and effective ways to reach different groups, taking into account cultural, linguistic, and geographical barriers.
What are the five mega spheres of unreached people mentioned in the script?
-The five mega spheres mentioned are Buddhists, Chinese, Hindus, Muslims, and tribal groups, each representing a significant number of people and unique challenges for missionary work.
How does the script suggest supporting missionary work in China?
-The script suggests supporting missionary work in China through support ministries such as radio broadcasts, literature distribution, and prayer, as well as supporting the growth of the Chinese church to reach all 2000 ethnic groups.
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