Intro: The Bible, among many things, is a book of motivation. Name the subject and God gives a Scripture for its motivation. In this series of lessons, we will look at eight Scriptures that motivate us to do the ministry of missions = reaching the lost

Lesson One: Psalm 126:5-6: This text is one of many in the Old Testament that give further evidence of the inspiration of the Bible. We know the New Testament is the Old Testament revealed but it is enlightening to see that the Old Testament is in many ways the New Testament concealed. Note: Num. 21:8-9; Prov. 11:30; Psalm 22; Isaiah 53; Zech. 9:9; 13:6

1. Someone must sow something. Ps. 126:5

• Precious seed.

• The seed is the Word of God. Ref. Luke 8:11

2. Someone must do something. Ps. 126:6

• Go forth! Ref. Mark 16:15

• Carry the seed = the word of God. Ref. 2 Tim. 4:2

3. Someone must sow with the right motive.

• With tears. Ps. 126:5

• Tears reveal our heart and God sees the heart. Ref. Ps. 139:23

4. Someone must go with the right motive. Ps. 126:6

• Soul winning, Missions, must be done with weeping.

• As water is to natural seed, our tears are to Spiritual seed. Ref. Acts 20:31; Matt. 9:36

5. Something wonderful happens when we "do missions." Ps. 126:5-6

• We reap with joy. Vs 5; Ref. Gal.6:9; 1 Cor. 15:58

• Souls will doubtless be saved. Vs 6b

• We will receive our reward = Crown of rejoicing. Ref. 1 Thess. 2:19