Leading Question: How much do our motives matter in mission? Can I have lousy motives and still do good work for Jesus?

Scripture Focus: Luke 24:1-12, 36-49; Acts 1:12-26, 2:1-41

The Big Idea: It’s difficult to produce a list of “appropriate motives” for mission. Perhaps God can use us for good, even when our motives are mixed.

Discussion Questions:

What are some examples of less-than-ideal motives for sharing our faith?

What are some of the best motives for sharing our faith with others?

In Philippians, the apostle Paul admits that Christ was sometimes preached out of envy, rivalry, selfish ambition and even ...