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Explore the authority of Jesus in missions and the essential role of discipleship in fulfilling the Great Commission. Understand the cost of obedience and the compelling grace that motivates us to respond. Find your role in spreading God's love to the nations.
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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!