Matt. 28:16-20
Big Idea: Jesus calls us to trust in him as we go about the mission of making disciples.
The Kingdom of God is God’s authority and ability to rule over any and all realms within the created order and beyond in order to bestow the blessings of his good and gracious rule on unworthy subjects for the purpose of displaying his glory to all peoples.
10 Kingdom Realities:
- God’s Kingdom takes priority.
- Jesus is Stronger!
- God is preparing hearts to receive his gospel.
- God is Building His Kingdom!
- God’s Kingdom will Thrive.
- God’s Kingdom is Spiritual.
- God’s Kingdom is Re-generate.
- God’s Kingdom belongs to the Child-like.
- God’s Kingdom Requires a New Connection
- God’s Kingdom Comes with a _______________________
Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
At the heart of the Great Commission is a Great Co-mission.
Three reasons to trust the Lord Jesus Christ with the Great Comission:
- Jesus has __________________________
Matt. 28:18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me…
Jesus authority in the mission of making disciples is over life and death.
John 10:17–18 (ESV) — 17 For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. 18 No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.”
John 17:1-5
- Jesus has __________________________ the mission
Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
A disciple of Jesus is not someone who merely confesses some truth about Jesus. A disciple is one who embraces the truth of Christ so much so that he joins a community of believers through baptism and then begins adopting the teaching of the Bible.
The verb “make disciples” also commands a kind of evangelism that does not stop after someone makes a profession of faith. The truly subordinate participles in v. 19 explain what making disciples involves: “baptizing” them and “teaching” them obedience to all of Jesus’ commandments. The first of these will be a once-for-all, decisive initiation into Christian community. The second proves a perennially incomplete, life-long task.
Mere confession does not equal true conversion.
- Jesus is ______________________________ with us.
Matthew 28:20 … And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
1Sam. 17:45-47
Questions to Consider
- Are you trusting Jesus with the mission of making disciples? What would this look like in your day to day activities?
