2. “Go” & “Teach” Jesus’ “Mission Statement” The apostles were teaching the gospel all over the world! (Col. 1:3-6) Jesus told His apostles, “Go” & “Teach”

3. “Go” & “Teach” Even though saints today do not live in the 1 st century, we are also to “Go” and “Teach”  “Men” = anthrōpos (G444): mankind, human being (both male and female), man.  “Able” = didaktikos (G1317): apt, or skilled, instructive

4. “Go” & “Teach” Peter said saints must be “ready” to teach

5. “Go” & “Teach” Not all saints have the ability to or should publicly teach!  Paul made a distinction of positions within the church! (I Cor. 12:28-29)  He also told the Ephesian saints that the ability to teach was from God (Ephesians 4:11)  James warned that not all Christians should be teachers for there is a stricter judgment (James 3:1)  The ability to teach comes in many forms…one can teach by example and, when the opportunity arises, to boldly give an answer for our faith!  The command to study and grow is for all saints, lest we become like the Hebrews’ writer’s audience, who had need of the basics to be taught to them again (Hebrews 5:12-14). The responsibility to “Go” and Teach” was not just to the 1 st century saints but that we have a charge still today in the 21 st century to share the gospel and bring mankind closer to God!

6. “Go” & “Teach” Over time as technology advances, so do conveniences! Two ways technology always change conveniences: Travel and Communication

7. “Go” & “Teach” “Go”  Walking (perhaps most common method)  Ride: Various animals (donkeys, horses, camels, elephants, etc.)  Ride/Drive: Wagons, chariots, carriages/coaches (for those who could afford it)  Water Travel: Boats, ships (could cover greater distances)

8. “Go” & “Teach” “Teach”  One on one studies  Group studies  Public places (Synagogues, Mars Hill in Acts 17, etc.)  House to House  Letters: Personal and general (gospels and epistles), in wide circulation  Visual Aides/props: On Mars Hill Paul pointed to their many idols in Athens  Debates

9. “Go” & “Teach” “Go”  Walking  Ride/Drive  Water Travel “Teach”  One on one studies  Group studies  Public places  House to House  Letters  Visual Aides/props  Debates Saints used what they had to cover ground and teach others the gospel!

10. “Go” & “Teach” Saints over time have used the technology of their day to get God’s word out to others, from having to copy the gospels and epistles of the New Testament by hand to mass printing on the printing press, to being able to send a document or file at the touch of a button!

11. “Go” & “Teach” “Go”  Walking (still an effective method of transportation)  Ride: Various animals (still used in many areas)  Ride/Drive: Wagons, carriages/coaches (used in many countries)  Water Travel: Boats, ships (more advanced, still available)  Ride: Public Transportation (buses, subways, trains, etc.)  Ride/Drive: Bicycles, Automobiles (cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc.)  Air Travel (Fly): Planes, helicopters, etc. (most drastic change)  Phones: Landlines, cell phones – can connect long distances  Internet: Blurs the lines between “Go” and “Teach” (can connect people all around the world with the touch of a button)

12. “Go” & “Teach” “Teach”  Preaching and teaching: One-on-one studies, group studies, public places, house to house  Letters: Personal and general in wide circulation (still available)  Visual Aides/props: Overheads and PowerPoint  Debates and gospel meetings  Print: Various publications (books, tracts, magazines, articles…)  Internet:  Blogs, websites, resource websites, church websites, etc…  Video (insert-your-preference-here)  Social Media (insert-your-preference-here)

13. “Go” & “Teach” “Go”  Walking)  Ride/Drive: Various means  Water Travel  Air Travel (Fly)  Phones Internet “Teach”  Preaching and teaching: Various ways  Letters  Visual Aides/props  Debates and gospel meetings  Print (Publications)  Internet Modern day saints are without excuse if they are not utilizing these tools in evangelism to “Go” and “Teach!”

14. “Go” & “Teach” Just because all these tools exist today, it doesn’t mean one has to use them all! Two ways all saints can use the various tools available: Our Example and Teaching Example:  When using the internet, be careful that your influence isn’t harmed in the process.  When using social media, other people who we may or may not know observe our likes and dislikes, our interests and the way we communicate with others  Don’t associate yourself with things not becoming a child of God!  Our presence online can say a lot about who we are (Eph. 4:1)  Saints need to remember that whether we are face-to-face with people or online, we are called to be lights in the darkness! (Phil. 2:15)

15. “Go” & “Teach” Teaching:  Whether face-to-face or on the internet we are to speak “the truth in love” (Eph. 4:15) and “Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification” (Eph. 4:29).  Teaching online: “Is there an app for that?”  Bible apps  Hebrew and Greek with Strong’s Dictionary  Dictionaries  Concordances  Commentaries  The works of Josephus and others  Many other features far too numerous to count!  Technology has literally brought a library of reference material to your fingertips! Let us spread the gospel, using the technology at hand to “Go” and “Teach” the lost of the world!

16. “Go” & “Teach” Jesus commissioned all Christians to teach the gospel to those lost in sin (Mt. 28:18-20):  Rom. 10:14-15: This task will never be achieved; the lost will never hear unless it becomes personal to us – that we care to teach!  The gospel is given into our hands first to obey, then to teach to others (II Tim. 2:24).  Mt. 13:44-46: The “kingdom of heaven” is like a great treasure and a pearl of great price!  For those who have obeyed the gospel and have found such treasure, it ought to be with joy we share it with others!

17. “Go” & “Teach” How do we use the moments and opportunities God has given us?  Eph. 5:16; Col. 4:5: KJV says, “Redeeming the time.” We are to make “the most of our time,” “opportunity” (NAS).  I Pet. 3:15: We are to always be ready to give a defense (answer) of the hope within us! That requires study (II Tim. 2:15) and practice in teaching (Heb. 5:12-14). The gospel is entrusted to us – “How are we using God’s golden moments?”

18. “Go” & “Teach” The gospel is “entrusted” to us as it was to saints past:  Are you using your time wisely, making the most of the opportunities God provides to sow the “seed” and teach others the gospel that can save their souls (James 1:21)?

19. “Go” & “Teach” No matter how wonderful the advances made, it will still take willing saints to use what we are given to spread the word of God! As we use the modern tools that make our lives better remember your influence and example in all that you do! (I Cor. 9:27)

20. “Go” & “Teach” Don’t think of the “Great Commission” to bring the gospel “into all the world” as a “Mission Impossible” but like the saints of old, use the modern conveniences at hand and make it a “Mission Possible!” Focusing on evangelism in the 21 st century and with all the tools available, let us “Go” and “Teach!”

21. Hear The Gospel (Jn. 5:24; Rom. 10:17) Believe In Christ (Jn. 3:16-18; Jn. 8:24) Repent Of Sins (Lk. 13:35; Acts 2:38) Confess Christ (Mt. 10:32; Rom. 10:10) Be Baptized (Mk. 16:16; Acts 22:16) Remain Faithful (Jn. 8:31; Rev. 2:10) For The Erring Child: Repent (Acts 8:22), Confess (I Jn. 1:9), Pray (Acts 8:22)