Series: Acts PAUL…AN EXAMPLE OF GREAT COMMISSION FOCUS Acts 13-14 Paul has become the prominent leader and we are now in the section of the book that chronicles his missionary journeys. Acts 13:1-3 Acts 14:21-28 - Jesus gave us a clear missional mandate—we often call “The Great Commission” Matthew 28:18-20 - Every church, every mission organization, and every individual believer must maintain a Great Commission focus. - Missional drift must be overcome by remaining focused on the main thing—always make the “main thing the main thing!” Missional Drift is Overcome by Preaching the Gospel and Making Disciples Acts 14:21 - The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation. - Romans 1:16 - Jesus came to seek and save the lost. - Luke 19:10 Missional Drift is Overcome by Strengthening the Disciples Acts 14:22 - We are commanded to grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord. - 2 Peter 3:18 - We must continue to grow in the faith. - We must continue to grow through the whole counsel of God. - Acts 20:27 Missional Drift is Overcome by Providing Leadership for the Disciples Acts 14:23 - God has always intended that His sheep be led and protected by faithful shepherds and leaders. - Acts 20:28-31 - Acts 20:32 Next Steps: - Pray that Father will make you a missional focused follower of Jesus. - Pray for FiveStone to be missional focused. - Pray for our leadership to be missional focused.