7 day plan

The Great Commission

Day 1 of 7

CEV

Matthew 28:19-20

19 Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, 20and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.

Series Introduction

The Great Commission is a powerful call from our Lord Jesus Christ to spread his message and make disciples of all nations. This series explores key aspects of this mandate, beginning by recognising our purpose to serve God and share his love and grace with those around us. Our obedience to Christ’s commands reflects our love for him, compelling us to share the gospel widely. We will reflect on the need for all people to hear the word of God and nurture hope amid despair. Finally, we will remember that love is the cornerstone of our identity as Christians, calling us to sacrifice, share, and support one another.

Reflection: The Great Commission

Jesus is giving us a challenge and trusting us as his disciples to get the job done. As believers, wherever we are, be it at home, or in business, we have to be vehicles carrying the word to all nations. We don’t all have the opportunity to travel, but channeling resources to support those who are able to travel makes us partners with our Lord.

Missionary work across the globe can only be possible with believers supporting it. In Mozambique, we have districts and villages that have not yet received the gospel. Someone has to go there and preach the good news. This is where we all fit in.

Let’s strive to live lives that are pleasing to God and remember the great task he gave us: to go and make disciples in all nations. We can achieve this by building connections with those who can serve on our behalf and supporting them with the necessary resources.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I believe and understand the task at hand. Help me understand and get involved in making disciples of all nations. Your people everywhere need to know your word. Help me to play my part in the great commission so that your people can be saved. In Jesus Christ’s name I pray. Amen.

Days

Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus Is Alive

(Mark 16.1-8; Luke 24.1-12; John 20.1-10)

1The Sabbath was over, and it was almost daybreak on Sunday when Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the tomb. 2Suddenly a strong earthquake struck, and the Lord's angel came down from heaven. He rolled away the stone and sat on it. 3The angel looked as bright as lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards shook from fear and fell down, as though they were dead.

5The angel said to the women, “Don't be afraid! I know you are looking for Jesus, who was nailed to a cross. 6He isn't here! God has raised him to life, just as Jesus said he would. Come, see the place where his body was lying. 7Now hurry! Tell his disciples he has been raised to life and is on his way to Galilee. Go there, and you will see him. This is what I came to tell you.”

8The women were frightened and yet very happy, as they hurried from the tomb and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them and greeted them. They went near him, held on to his feet, and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said, “Don't be afraid! Tell my followers to go to Galilee. They will see me there.”

Report of the Guard

11While the women were on their way, some soldiers who had been guarding the tomb went into the city. They told the chief priests everything that had happened. 12So the chief priests met with the leaders and decided to bribe the soldiers with a lot of money. 13They said to the soldiers, “Tell everyone that Jesus' disciples came during the night and stole his body while you were asleep. 14If the governor hears about this, we will talk to him. You won't have anything to worry about.” 15The soldiers took the money and did what they were told. The people of Judea still tell each other this story.

What Jesus' Followers Must Do

(Mark 16.14-18; Luke 24.36-49; John 20.19-23; Acts 1.6-8)

16 Jesus' eleven disciples went to a mountain in Galilee, where Jesus had told them to meet him. 17They saw him and worshiped him, but some of them doubted.

18Jesus came to them and said:

I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth! 19 Go to the people of all nations and make them my disciples. Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, 20and teach them to do everything I have told you. I will be with you always, even until the end of the world.