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FULLY ENGAGED. One simple question. Why do we “do” missions?. Matthew 28:18-20. Matthew 28:18-20. Before we “do” missions, we must first RECOGNIZE and RESPOND to the AUTHORITY of Jesus, the Christ. Matthew 28:18-20. Jesus maintains ALL AUTHORITY. Matthew 28:18-20.
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One simple question. • Why do we “do” missions?
Matthew 28:18-20 • Before we “do” missions, we must first RECOGNIZE and RESPOND to the AUTHORITY of Jesus, the Christ.
Matthew 28:18-20 • Jesus maintains • ALL AUTHORITY
Matthew 28:18-20 • Jesus’ Authority Evidenced in His Teaching
Matthew 28:18-20 • Jesus’ Authority Evidenced in His Ministry
Matthew 28:18-20 • God the Father as the Source of Jesus’ Authority
Matthew 28:18-20 • JESUS HAS ALL AUTHORITY ON HEAVEN AND EARTH
Matthew 28:18-20 • Our CHOICE is to RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND
Matthew 28:18-20 • If we Recognize and Respond to Jesus’ Authority, Obedience to the Great Commission • IS NOT OPTIONAL
Matthew 28:18-20 • Jesus’ Commission to Make Disciples is a • COMMAND
Matthew 28:18-20 • Failure to Obey the Great Commission Misses the • HEART OF GOD!
Matthew 28:18-20 • All of Scripture Testifies to a God who is Passionate for His Name to be Made Known to the Nations
Matthew 28:18-20 • If We Miss the Great Commission • NOTHING WE DO MATTERS!
Matthew 28:18-20 • Every Follower of Jesus has a Role to Play in Fulfilling the Great Commission
Matthew 28:18-20 • NOT Because God Needs Us, but Because • God Loves Us
Matthew 28:18-20 • Not Out of Guilt, But COMPELLED BY GRACE
Matthew 28:18-20 • OBEDIENCE IS IMPOSSIBLE WITHOUT HIS PRESENCE
Matthew 28:18-20 • Obedience is Costly: • Families
Matthew 28:18-20 • Obedience is Costly: • Health
Matthew 28:18-20 • Obedience is Costly: • Wealth
Matthew 28:18-20 • Obedience is Costly: • Relationships
Matthew 28:18-20 • Obedience Requires us to Lay Everything at The Foot of the Cross
HOW WILL YOU RESPOND? • PRAY!
HOW WILL YOU RESPOND? • GIVE!
HOW WILL YOU RESPOND? • GO!