The Great Commission

English Standard Version Chapter 28

And Jesus came and said to them, h“All authority iin heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 jGo therefore and kmake disciples of lall nations, jbaptizing them min2 nthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them oto observe all that pI have commanded you. And behold, qI am with you always, to rthe end of the age.”

GO!

Why is this important?

Like Peter stepping out of the boat, we must respond to the call to Go.

The response to this call demonstrates a willingness to be used by God.

Responding to this call moves you toward the calling that has been placed on your life.

This response places you, and the Holy Spirit, in front of people that have not heard the Word before. Once you present the Word, the Holy Spirit will begin His work in the lives of those in front of you.

MISSIONS

Our Father is a God of Missions

The call of Abraham ()

“Now the Lord said to Abram, ‘Go from your country and kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who curses you I will curse; and by you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”

What are missions?

Trusting in the promises of God

Make Disciples of All Nations

This is our primary objective regarding the Great Commission.

First, we must respond, but then we must tell others about Christ.

Once we tell them and they turn their lives over to Jesus, the process of discipleship begins.