Matt. 28:16-20 Mark 16:15-18

The Great Commission Backed by Jesus’ Universal Authority (Matt. 28:18) The Power or Right given by the Father (Jn.3:34-35)

The Great Commission Backed by Jesus’ Universal Authority (Matt. 28:18) The Power or Right given by the Father Power or authority over all flesh - give eternal life (Jn. 17:2) Life and judgment is in His hands (Jn. 5:26-27)

The Great Commission Backed by Jesus’ Universal Authority (Matt. 28:18) The Power or Right given by the Father Power or authority over all flesh - give eternal life (Jn. 17:2) Life and judgment is in His hands (Jn. 5:26-27) All men shall be manifested before the Judgment seat of Christ (2 Cor. 5:10)

The Great Commission Backed by Jesus’ Universal Authority (Matt. 28:18) The Power or Right given by the Father Power or authority over all flesh - give eternal life (Jn. 17:2) Life and judgment is in His hands (Jn. 5:26-27) All men shall be manifested before the Judgment seat of Christ (2 Cor. 5:10) All things created in heaven are unto Him (Col. 1:16-17)

THEREFORE… Jesus’ commission carries the moral weight for compliance

The Great Commission THE UNIVERSAL COMMAND (Matt. 28:19) GO – into all the world – all creation (Mk. 16:15)

The Great Commission THE UNIVERSAL COMMAND (Matt. 28:19) GO – into all the world – all creation (Mk. 16:15) MAKE DISCIPLES – “learners”, “Followers” Who: “of all nations” How: “Preach the Gospel” Result: “Disciples” – “Christians” (Acts 11:20-21, 24, 26)

The Great Commission THE UNIVERSAL COMMAND (Matt. 28:19) GO – into all the world – all creation (Mk. 16:15) MAKE DISCIPLES – “learners”, “Followers” BAPTIZING THEM: unto Salvation – Mk. 16:16, Rom. 6:3-4, Rev. 1:5, Acts 22:16, Acts 2:38;

The Great Commission THE UNIVERSAL COMMAND (Matt. 28:19) GO – into all the world – all creation (Mk. 16:15) MAKE DISCIPLES – “learners”, “Followers” BAPTIZING THEM: unto Salvation – Mk. 16:16, Rom. 6:3-4, Rev. 1:5, Acts 22:16, Acts 2:38; unto authority of Godhead – Matt. 28:19, Acts 19:5

The Great Commission THE UNIVERSAL COMMAND (Matt. 28:19) GO – into all the world – all creation (Mk. 16:15) MAKE DISCIPLES – “learners”, “Followers” BAPTIZING THEM: unto Salvation – Mk. 16:16, Rom. 6:3-4, Rev. 1:5, Acts 22:16, Acts 2:38; unto authority of Godhead – Matt. 28:19, Acts 19:5 TEACHING THEM: “all that Jesus commands” – “observe” – do not let them escape from your life (2 Tim. 1:13)

The Great Commission THE COMMANDS DURATION (Matt. 28:20) Until the “end of the age” (world) - In force until the consummation of the present dispensation of making disciples for eternity (cf. Heb. 9:26-27)

The Great Commission THE COMMANDS DURATION (Matt. 28:20) Until the “end of the age” (world) - In force until the consummation of the present dispensation of making disciples for eternity (cf. Heb. 9:26-27) The characteristics of the end of the age: Jesus returns to judge all (Acts 17:30-31, Heb.9:28) Jesus returns to lead redeemed to heaven (I Thess. 4:17) Jesus returns to turn kingdom back to God (I Cor. 15:24-26)

The Lord’s church does not need a new MISSION STATEMENT! The Great Commission Instructive The Lord’s church does not need a new MISSION STATEMENT! Matt. 28:16-20 – Mark 16:15-18

The Great Commission Do-able

The Great Commission Do-able Go – Make Disciples - as you interact with fellow workers

The Great Commission Do-able Go – Make Disciples - as you interact with fellow workers Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with waiters and cashiers at restaurants

The Great Commission Do-able Go – Make Disciples - as you interact with fellow workers Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with waiters and cashiers at restaurants Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with your classmates at school

The Great Commission Do-able Go – Make Disciples - as you interact with fellow workers Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with waiters and cashiers at restaurants Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with your classmates at school Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with sport friends in summer league softball, bowling or basketball leagues

The Great Commission Do-able Go – Make Disciples - as you interact with fellow workers Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with waiters and cashiers at restaurants Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with your classmates at school Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with sport friends in summer league softball, bowling or basketball leagues Go – Make Disciples – as you do your homework at Starbucks

The Great Commission Do-able Go – Make Disciples - as you interact with fellow workers Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with waiters and cashiers at restaurants Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with your classmates at school Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with sport friends in summer league softball, bowling or basketball leagues Go – Make Disciples – as you do your homework at Starbucks Go – Make Disciples – as you interact with neighbors