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Delve into the significance of the Great Commission, explore why many are hesitant to embrace it, and uncover the rewards of getting involved in this divine mission of spreading the Good News of Jesus. Reflect on the powerful impact it can have on individuals, families, communities, and the world. Discover how answering the call can bring purpose, passion, and the presence of God into your life.
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Star Trek Are we ready to “boldly go” on “a mission from God”?
Three Questions to Answer • What is Our Mission? • Why are so many people not doing it? • What can we expect if we do it?
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.” Matthew 28:18-19a (NIV)
What is our Mission? The Great Commission Communicating to others the Good News of Jesus.
“...baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you Matt. 28:19b-20a
Why are so many people not involved in the Mission? They think it doesn’t apply to them.
Why are so many people not involved in the Mission? • They think it doesn’t apply to them. • They are busy doing other things
Why are so many people not involved in the Mission? • They think it doesn’t apply to them. • They are busy doing other things • They think they don’t know how
“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit,out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rockand gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth,a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.”Psalms 40:1-3 (NIV)
And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”Matthew 28:20b
What can we expect if we get involved in the Mission? • God’s power and presence in our lives. • Our lives have more passion and purpose. • The eventual transformation of ourselves, our families, churches, communities, country, world.
Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”Matthew 9:37-38
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”Isaiah 6:8
Will you answer the call? Are you willing to say these words to God today? “Here I am send me!”