QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
◉ What type of nation did God want Israel to be in the OT? Answer:
A going nation & one that was a light to other nations
◉ Describe a Me-centric vs, God-centric approach to missions
Answer: a. Me-Centric: Produces idolatry of self and self-
righteousness; requires little faith. Is insufficient motivation for
when things get difficult, and things will get difficult. Overshadows
the glory of God.
b. God-Centric: Focused on what God wants; not on us or our needs.
◉ Why is the Abrahamic covenant significant and where is it found?
Answer: Genesis 12, and establishes a global mission statement.
◉ What were the 3 promises given to Abraham in Genesis? Answer:
Land, posterity (descendants), and blessing.
◉ What were the two ways God used Israel's captivity and exile in
the OT? Answer: Internally - discipline for Israel
Externally - make a name for Himself
,◉ How is the Bible "broken down" in its missional theme? Know
books and chapters (3 main sections - Intro, Plot...) Answer: Intro:
Gen 1-11
Plot: Gen 12-Rev 6
Conclusion Rev 7-End
◉ What are the key mission verses found in scripture? What do they
say? Answer: Genesis 12 = Abraham
Matthew 24:14 = gospel will be spread to every people and then the
end will come
Matthew 28:19-20 = great commission
Acts 1:8 = witnesses in all the nations
Galatians 3:28-29 = we are all the same in Christ
◉ What is the Hebrew definition of glory? Answer: Weight,
substance, splendor, majesty, brilliant, or radiant beauty. It expresses
understanding something's intrinsic worth, something beautiful and
radiant & expresses it outwardly
◉ What does Psalm 96 say? Answer: Examples of glory were given:
beauty of creation, worthy of proclaiming His glory to those that
have never heard, declaring glory among the nations
, ◉ What event in the OT reveals God's glory by establishing His
Name globally? Answer: Plagues & the Exodus
◉ What does Steve Hawthorne say about God's glory? Answer: God
reveals His glory to all nations that He might receive glory from all
nations
◉ Why does missions exist? Answer: Missions exists because
worship of God does not.
◉ What is the ultimate foundation for our passion to see God
glorified? Answer: Our passion is rooted in God's passion to be
glorified.
◉ Who did God send to the Gentiles specifically in the NT? Answer:
Paul
◉ According to Blackaby & Willis, what 3 purposes is God working
to accomplish? Answer: a. His name would be glorified
b. His kingdom would be established
c. All people would be reconciled to Himself
◉ What does the great commission say and where is it found?
Answer: Matthew 28:18-20, spread the Gospel to all nations.