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Conclusion

» God has exalted Jesus as Lord, and as Lord, he alone provides meaning to every phase of our work in evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. » As the risen Lord and God’s Anointed Messiah, Jesus has been exalted to the position of head over all things to the Church and Lord of the harvest.

Please take as much time as you have available to answer these and other questions that the video brought out. The lordship of Jesus Christ is the foundation for all ministry in the city; no other power, idea, concept, or truth can serve as the appropriate ground that authorizes us to share the Good News with our neighbors. A clear understanding of this principle is essential for any biblically-based urban ministry. Be clear and concise in your answers, and where possible, support with Scripture! 1. Why is it so significant for us to affirm that our Lord Jesus Christ is risen and exalted? In what ways does the authority of Jesus make it possible for us to continue the work of witness that started with the Apostles? 2. What does it mean to say that “Messiah Jesus is the uncontested Lord of the entire universe, possessing all authority over heaven and earth”? 3. How would you define the relationship of the Father to Jesus’ current rank and authority in heaven? Why is it so critical for us to know and affirm this as we enter into urban ministry? 4. How does Jesus’ position as “Lord of the harvest” shape and condition what we are to do in urban ministry today? 5. In what way does Jesus determine who will represent him in kingdom ministry? What is the relationship between being called by Christ to ministry and the assurance that you will have what you need to minister? Explain your answer. 6. What assurances can we have in ministry knowing that Jesus is Lord of the harvest? In other words, what promises about the ministry can we claim as we go forward in obedience to Christ’s call to go into all the world and preach the Gospel?

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