09-18-16 Cross Cultural Ministry John 4:21-42

“Cross-Cultural Ministry” (Conclusion)

John 4:21-42

In his encounter with the Samaritan woman Jesus illustrates for us how we can have a ministry which crosses social and cultural boundaries.  Today we see Jesus demonstrate three more principles which can assist us in Cross-Cultural Ministry.       

I God uses circumstances to lead us to cross cultural boundaries in ministry (4:1-4).

II God uses our humility to enable us to cross cultural boundaries in ministry (4:5-8)

III God uses our sensitivity to people’s needs to enable us to cross cultural boundaries in ministry (4:9-10).

IV God uses our ability to prioritize the essentials so we can cross cultural boundaries in ministry. (4:11-15)

V God uses our willingness to confront the issues of the heart to enable us to cross cultural boundaries in ministry (4:16-20).  

VI God uses our w____________ to set aside the cultural dimensions of our f________ to enable us to cross cultural boundaries in ministry (4:21-24).

Both the _______ of our worship and the ____________ of our worship have been heavily influenced by our culture.

Jesus says it is cultural to worship at a particular place and a particular time, but there are ________ worship requirements that are not cultural:

First, we must worship in ___________.

But there is something else – worship also must be done in _____.

Truth includes two things: C________________.         I_________________.

VII God uses our willingness to lift up ___________ to enable us to cross cultural boundaries in ministry (4:25-26).

VIII Lastly, God uses our sense of _______________ to enable us to cross cultural boundaries in ministry (4:27-42).