What does "go out" signify for Zebulun's mission and our own calling? Verse in Focus “Concerning Zebulun he said: ‘Rejoice, Zebulun, in your journeys, and Issachar, in your tents.’” – Deuteronomy 33:18 Background on Zebulun • Sixth son of Jacob and Leah (Genesis 30:20) • Allotted coastal territory rich in trade routes (Joshua 19:10-16) • Known for maritime commerce and willingness to answer military calls (Judges 5:18) What “go out” Meant for Zebulun • Daily occupation: venturing to sea and land markets to conduct honest trade • Readiness for battle: leaving home to defend Israel when summoned (Judges 5:18) • Evangelistic preview: carrying knowledge of the LORD to the nations they met through commerce (Psalm 96:3) New Testament Echoes of Going Out • Great Commission: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20) • Empowered witness: “You will be My witnesses… to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8) • Gospel on the move: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news” (Romans 10:15) Implications for Our Calling Today • Going out is normal Christian obedience, not an optional extra • God directs each believer’s “going out” (Psalm 121:8) just as He ordered Zebulun’s routes • Our workplaces, neighborhoods, and travels are pre-arranged mission fields (Ephesians 2:10) Practical Ways to Go Out – Start each day expecting divine appointments beyond your doorstep – Carry Scripture and testimony naturally into conversations – Support and join short-term or long-term mission efforts – Use technology to reach people you cannot meet in person – Practice hospitality that sends others out stronger (3 John 6-8) |
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