[:en]SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 28
Bible Verse:
“The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see him.’ Now I have told you.” (Matthew 28:5-7)
“Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.” (Matthew 28:9-10)
“Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” (Matthew 28:18-20)
THE RESURRECTION (vs. 1-10)
A violent earthquake shook the earth when an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and went to roll back the stone of the tomb of Jesus. Mary Magdalene and another Mary was there. And the angel told them not to be afraid for the crucified Jesus had risen from the dead and went to Galilee. So, the women ran to tell the disciples. Suddenly, Jesus met them saying: “Greetings, do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee, there they will see me” (v. 10)
THE GUARDS’ REPORT (vs. 10-15)
The chief priest and the elders bribed the guards to tell the people that Jesus was stolen by the disciples while they were asleep. They did this to prevent people from believing that Jesus was resurrected.
THE GREAT COMMISSION (v. 16-20)
What is God’s commission to us?
- GO – preach the gospel
- MAKE DISCIPLES – building up believers in faith
- BAPTIZE THEM – bring them into Christian fellowship
- TEACH THEM – guide and lead them to obey God’s Word
The universals of the Great Commission:
- ALL AUTHORITY – Jesus is given all power in heaven and earth.
- ALL NATIONS – evangelism is to be done to four corners of the world
- ALL THINGS – the whole Word of God must be taught and obeyed.
- ALWAYS – He will be with us eternally.
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