10 Questions
What percentage of the planet’s population lives in urban areas as of 2018?
55 percent
What biblical figure is mentioned in the text as an example of someone who fled from the task of witnessing to a city?
Jonah
In addition to those in the cities of Israel, who else did Jesus minister to, according to the text?
Those in foreign regions, outside of the Jewish nation and the chosen people
What was the response of Jesus to the woman who asked for healing for her daughter?
O woman, great is your faith. Let it be to you as you desire.' And her daughter was healed from that very hour
What is the Memory Text for this week's study, and where is it found in the Bible?
'Then Jesus answered and said to her, ‘O woman, great is your faith. Let it be to you as you desire.’ And her daughter was healed from that very hour' (Matthew 15:28, NKJV)
What is the title of the lesson being discussed in the text?
Mission to the Unreached
Who is currently serving as the assistant to the president for Adventist Possibility Ministries?
Doug Venn
What was the role of Doug Venn when he authored this portion of the study?
Director for Global Mission Urban Center
What is the number of this week's lesson in the quarter?
11
What type of trip does Eric Flickinger compare the story they are discussing to?
"Field trip"
Study Notes
Urbanization and Ministry
- As of 2018, a significant percentage of the planet's population, 55%, lives in urban areas.
Biblical Examples of Ministry
- The biblical figure of Jonah is mentioned as an example of someone who fled from the task of witnessing to a city.
Jesus' Ministry
- Jesus ministered to people in the cities of Israel, as well as to gentiles, including a Syro-Phoenician woman who asked for healing for her daughter.
Jesus' Response to the Woman
- Jesus initially responded to the woman's request with silence, followed by a test of her faith, saying, "It is not good to take the children's bread and throw it to the little dogs."
Memory Text
- The Memory Text for this week's study is Matthew 9:36, which says, "When He saw the multitudes, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were weary and scattered, like sheep having no shepherd."
Lesson Title and Authors
- The title of the lesson being discussed in the text is not specified, but it was authored by Doug Venn, who was the Associate Director of Adventist Possibility Ministries at the time.
- Eric Flickinger compares the story being discussed to a mission trip.
- This is lesson 4 of the quarter, and Janice Higgins is currently serving as the assistant to the president for Adventist Possibility Ministries.
Test your knowledge on the second part of the mission to the unreached with this quiz, focusing on biblical passages from 1 Kings, Matthew, Mark, and Acts. Explore the theme of reaching out to those considered unreached and the significance of faith.
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