David Bosch on Missio Dei Preceding - Missional (Deuteronomy 31:8)
"The Lord goes before—this is missio Dei! God is already at work in the territory before the missionary arrives. We do not bring God; we...
This is theological quotes on missio Dei and already at work for adults, drawing on Deuteronomy 31:8. It carries an emotional tone of trust, hope and encouragement.
"The Lord goes before—this is missio Dei! God is already at work in the territory before the missionary arrives. We do not bring God; we join what He is doing. Fear not the unknown culture, the resistant people—God goes before. Mission follows; it does not lead." — David Bosch. Missional: God precedes mission.
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