The Great Commission

Definition: The Great Commission is the command of Jesus to His followers to preach the message of His life,

death, resurrection, and ascension to the world and to instruct all who believe to obey His teachings.

Scriptures: Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8

Study: The Great Commission plays itself out in our lives in two major ways. First, there is a call on Christians to take the message of Christ to the nations. We ought to support missionaries with our prayers and our giving. Second, we have a personal call to carry the message of Jesus to our family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and everyone else around us. We do this by having conversations about what it means for us to follow Jesus and by living in the lifestyle of His Kingdom, with love and generosity toward all.

Questions to Ask: (these will help process the truth learned)

- What is the message of Jesus?

- Why do we teach people to obey the teachings of Jesus?

- What missionaries should we support?

- How should we evangelize others?