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Disciples’ Great Commissions

Command - to go and make disciples Matthew 28:19
The disciple has been called by Christ Jesus to go out in obedience to fulfill one of His last commands that was made here on earth to those who serve Him as their Lord and Saviour. We are to be a testimony and light to a lost world, not through our own power and strength, but through the power and strength that comes by being filled with the Holy Spirit. The disciple is to be a testimony of the Good News of Jesus Christ, we are to be his hands and feet, but most of all we are to be His testimony to our neighbours, cities, and countries; some will go out to the uttermost parts of the earth. We are commanded to do this because it is part of His divine will for our personal lives.
In all four books of the Gospel, plus the book of Acts the disciples are called and commanded to go out, to bear fruit that will bring glory to His Name.
a. Matthew 28:16-20
- all authority has been given v. 18
- we must go to all nations to make disciples v.19
- baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit
- teaching them to observe all things
- we are all to observe and be taught according to God’s commands v.20
- Jesus will always be with us, to the end of the ages
b. Mark 16:14-18
- needed faith in Christ v.14
- needed a soft heart in Christ v.14
- needed to believe in Christ v.14
- needed to go out in Christ v.15
- needed to preach the Gospel of Christ v.15
- needed to be faithful in baptism as a testimony for Christ v.16
- needed to get out and deliver, heal and set the captive free through Christ v.17-18
c. Luke 24:44-49
- the word spoken and taught v.44
- the word was opened up to their minds v.45
- the word is fulfilled and completed in Christ v.46
- the word is to be proclaimed by the followers, to all nations v.47
- the word challenges us to repent so that we can have the remission of sins v.47
- the word is a witnessed to the lost v.48
- the word will clothe and empower v.49
d. John 20:19-23
- peace be with us v.19
- Jesus sends us v.21
- Holy Spirit empowers us v.22
- minister forgiveness in Jesus’ name v.23
e. Acts 1:7-8
- we will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you V.8
- we will be His witnesses v.8
- we are to go to the uttermost parts of the world v.8
It is time to go out and personally begin to fulfill Christ’s Great Commission as His disciples. Remember, He will empower us for service so that no matter what comes our way, we will be able to stand strong in His wisdom, strength and ability, because we have hearts of faith and hearts that are soft and open to the will of God.

Matt 28:16-20, Mark 16:14-18, Luke 24:44-49, John 20:19-23, Acts 1:7-8,
Jesus gives us a two-part question to all disciples. Why are we full of unbelief and why are our hearts so hard? Mark 16:14
#827 June 30, 2022