The great Commission Matthew 28:16-20

1.  Introduction: (Matthew 28:16-17)

1.1     The disciples went to Galilee V 16

1.2     They worshipped Him

1.3     Some doubted

2.  Its Origin (Matthew 28:18a)

2.1     God (John 3:16)

2.2     Jesus (Matthew 28:18)

2.3     The Holy Spirit (Acts 1:8)

3.  Its Authority (Matthew 28:19)

3.1     Jesus humbled himself to die on the cross (Philippians 2:8)

3.2      God exalted Jesus to the highest place (Philippians 2:9)

3.3      The name of Jesus is above every name (Philippians 2:9)

4.  Its Strategy (Matthew 28:19)

4.1     Go

4.2     Make disciples of all  nations

4.3     Baptizing them in the name of the Father, The Son and the Holy Spirit.

5.  Its Guarantee (Matthew 28:20b)

5.1     Surely I am with you

5.2     Always

5.3     To the end of the age

6.  Its Fulfilment (Acts 1:10b)

6.1     To the end of the earth (Acts 1:8b)

6.2     To the end of the age (Matthew 24:14)

6.3     To the return of Christ (Acts 1:9-11)

7.  Your Response – Invest in the Great Commission

7.1     Go

7.2     Praying

7.3     Support