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

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

3. 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)

4. 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)

5. 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)

6. THEREFORE… Jesus’ commission carries the moral weight for compliance

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

8. 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)

9. 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;

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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)

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 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)

14. 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

15. The Great Commission
Do-able

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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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