Rock Solid Families

Rock Solid Families is committed to helping educate, equip, and empower families to be all God created them to be! Merrill and Linda Hutchinson began Rock Solid Families in October of 2018. They have over 60 years of combined experience in teaching, public speaking, counseling, ministry, and coaching. After much prayer, Merrill and Linda made the decision to step down from their full time positions in the church and public school to focus on strengthening families. Both believe that healthy schools, churches, and communities depend on strong and healthy families. This weekly podcast is made possible through the generous financial support of community partners. With the help of local sponsors and the word spreading through listeners like you, Rock Solid Families is helping to build stronger communities one family at a time!

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Mission Of Christ - Ep 336

December 22, 2025 • Rock Solid Families • Season 8 • Episode 336

Introduction -

“If someone asked you, Why did Jesus come? How would you answer?”
“And what does His mission have to do with your marriage, your parenting, your friendships?”
Those aren’t just questions for each other here on today’s podcast. If you claim to follow this Jesus….It’s a question we ALL have to be ready to answer.
1 Peter 3:15 says “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect,”
Jesus didn’t come just to save us from something—He came to invite us into something.

Key Scripture Luke 19:10 – “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost.”

Background -

What Was the Mission of Christ?

Core Truth
Jesus’ mission was redemption, reconciliation, and restoration—bringing people back to God and restoring God’s design for life and relationships.

Break it down:

A. To Reveal the Father

John 14:9 – “Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father.”
Jesus showed us: God’s love, his mercy and his truth all in one being.

B. To Save the Lost
Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus,[a] because he will save his people from their sins.”

Jesus didn’t come just to forgive our sins, but to transform our lives.

C. To Fulfill God’s Promises and Establish the Kingdom of God

Luke 4: 18-19 but also found in Isaiah 61-

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.

He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind,

to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.

Discussion Prompt “How does your picture of God change when you look at Jesus?”

Advice -

3. How Did Jesus Live Out His Mission?

Jesus’ Method Matters

A. He Came Close

B. He Built Relationships

C. He Served, Not Controlled

Application

The mission of Christ is relational, not performative.
It starts at the table, not the stage.

4. How Do We Fit Into Christ’s Mission Today?

A. We Are Sent People

B. He’s called us to Reflect Him, Not Replace Him

C. Mission Begins at Home

Challenge -

So as we close…Let’s us just share some Practical Ways to Live on Mission This Week

Simple, attainable steps:

Pray daily with Intention
Practice Presence
Model Christ at Home
Invite Others In

Reflection Question

“If Christ’s mission was love and restoration, how will my life reflect that this week?”

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