“How to be Used by God”

Bible Passage

Matthew 28:16–20 NASB95

16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Big Idea of Message

Sermon Series

Introduction

I. Must Have Faith.

The Disciples showed their Faith.

Matthew 28:16 NASB95

16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated.

They traveled to Galilee = 80 miles from Jersualem.

Explanation

Faithlife Study Bible Faith

While the Bible’s theme of “faith” can be understood in a variety of ways, it can be summarized as active trust and belief displayed through obedience.

Faith to return to Mt. Hermon. (no biblical reference)

Mt. Hermon - northern edge of Bashan.

Region associated with demonic activity.

Matthew 17:2 Jesus was transfigured.

hebrews 11:1.

Hebrews 11:1 NASB95

1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Illustration

Illustrate your point.

Faith is typically understood as involving the whole self—mind, heart, and body—in a relationship with God that expresses trust and a grateful response to His loving initiative.

John D. Barry et al., Faithlife Study Bible (Bellingham, WA: Lexham Press, 2012, 2016).

Application

II. Must Worship Him.

The first thing the disciples did was to worship Him.

Matthew 28:17 NASB95

17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful.

Worship = to express in attitude or gesture one’s complete dependence on or submission to a high authority figure.

prostrate oneself before.

Not always easy.

Doubt = word used here implies hesitation or indecision not unbelief.

= to be uncertain about taking a particular course of action.

struggling to comprehend what they are witnessing.

Christ was crucified before their eyes now they see Him alive.

Explanation

Illustration

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Application

III. Must be Obedient.

Jesus’s Authority.

Matthew 28:18 NASB95

18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

Jesus’s Assignment.

Make Disciples. = followers of Christ.

“Go” - going = participle not command - as you go.

apprentice -

“A disciple attached himself to a teacher, identified with him, learned from him, and lived with him. He learned, not simply by listening, but also by doing.” Warren Wiersbe.

Baptize the Disciples.

Act of obedience.

Teach the Disciples.

The process of the church

2 timothy 2:1-2.

2 Timothy 2:1–2 NASB95

1 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.

Jesus’s Assurance.

Our ability is in Christ.

Matthew 28:20 NASB95

20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Jesus assures as that He will be with us forever.

hebrews 13.5.

Hebrews 13:5 NASB95

5 Make sure that your character is free from the love of money, being content with what you have; for He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you,”

Quoting from Old Testament.

deuteronomy 31: 6 & 8.

Deuteronomy 31:6 NASB95

6 “Be strong and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble at them, for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you.”

Deuteronomy 31:8 NASB95

8 “The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed.”

Explanation

Illustration

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Application

Conclusion