The Church Scattered: Mission, Evangelism & Multiplication

Key Texts: Acts 8:1–4; Acts 13:1–3; Acts 16:5; Romans 16; Revelation 2–3

Objective

To understand the church’s mission beyond the gathering.

Teaching Outline

• Scattered but Not Silent
  • Persecution scattered believers, but the gospel advanced.
• Every Believer on Mission
  • Mission is the identity of every Christian.
• Multiplying Churches
  • Local churches are planted, strengthened, and multiplied.
• Christ’s Evaluation of His Churches
  • Christ commends, rebukes, and calls to repentance.

Discussion Questions

1. Why does the church often grow during seasons of pressure?
2. What does it mean to live as a “sent one”?
3. How can a church move from maintenance to multiplication?
4. Which Revelation church do you identify with most?

Ministry Assignment

Share your testimony or the gospel with one person this week.

Notes – Week 5

(Use the space below for personal reflections.)