What does Mt. Arbel have to do with Jesus' life and life in our town right now? One more location important in Jesus' life helps us understand the connection between Jesus' mission and our lives and church. Let's explore how we can be part of Jesus' ongoing mission. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS 1. What observations can you make about Jesus, his disciples, and Jesus’ command in Matthew 28:16-20? 2. When you realize or remember that Jesus promised to be present with you at every moment of life, what do you think about, what do you feel, and what changes about the significance of the everyday, ordinary moments of life? 3. What is the difference in emphasizing the object of our faith rather than the quality, amount, or strength of our faith? 4. What might cause you to question the presence of Jesus in your life, how could you build up your faith in Jesus presence through every part of life, and what difference does it make that Jesus is always with you? 5. How can you be part of Jesus’ ongoing mission described in Matthew 28:19-20? Who could you influence to find and to follow Jesus and what action will you take to be part of that mission? 6. As we end 2023 and begin 2024, how will you express gratitude to God for this past year and express your faith in his presence and continuing work in and through you for a new year?