The core message is built on two pillars: God's heart for the nations and God's plan for generations. For nations, Henry reminds us of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20) as a global command, stating that "every person with Christ is a missionary; every person without Christ is the mission field." He illustrates this with personal stories of ministry impact: Wilma leading women executive ministries in Manila and Singapore, mentoring leaders across Asia and Africa, and even a profound local story of a woman who almost hired a hitman finding forgiveness and her family coming to Christ. Wilma notes that today, "nations are coming to America," making global missions also a local endeavor.

For generations, Henry draws from Psalm 78:4-6 and 2 Timothy 2:2, stressing that faith must be passed on, not just preached. He shares powerful examples from his long ministry: former staff he trained who became global leaders, students who are now influential figures in ministry and academia, and the remarkable transformation of a seminary that now trains military officers to become Christians impacting their divisions. He highlights the success of a medical ministry started by one student, now hosting an annual conference for 2,000 people. He uses the analogy of a "relay race," emphasizing the importance of passing the baton of faith to the next generation without dropping it.

The sermon concludes with a challenge: will the church obey Jesus' call to go to the nations and faithfully pass on the truth to the next generation? It encourages listeners to become a church with global vision and generational responsibility, providing four practical steps: praying for an unreached nation, investing in a younger believer, supporting or joining a mission effort (local or global), and telling their children (biological or spiritual) the works of God. The "ripple effect" analogy beautifully encapsulates the sermon's message: small acts of obedience can create far-reaching, eternal impacts.

Application Questions:

1.     The message emphasized that "every nation has its generational narrative" and that God sees us in the context of His big, eternal plan. How has your family's or culture's "narrative" shaped you, and how do you see yourself as part of God's larger story for nations and generations?

2.      "Every person with Christ in their lives is a missionary; every person without Christ in their lives is the mission field." How does this definition challenge or affirm your current understanding of your role as a believer?

3.     The sermon shared many stories of long-term investment in people. Can you identify someone as you live your life in San Diego, perhaps a "younger believer" (in age or faith), in whom you could begin to make a consistent, long-term spiritual investment? What might that look like for you this week?

4.     The "relay race" analogy highlighted the importance of "passing the baton" of faith. Thinking about your own life, who passed the baton to you? And who are you currently trying to pass it to? If you feel you're not actively passing it, what's one step you could take to start?

5.     The message offered four practical steps: praying for a nation, investing in a younger believer, supporting/joining a mission effort, and telling God's works to your children (spiritual or biological). Which of these steps resonates most with you right now, and what specific action will you take this week to begin or deepen your involvement?