7 day plan

The Great Commission

Day 1 of 7

NIV

Matthew 28:19-20

19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

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.

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Matthew 28:1-20

Jesus Has Risen

1After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.

2There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. 3His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. 4The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.

5The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. 6He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay. 7Then 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.”

8So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell his disciples. 9Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him. 10Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”

The Guards’ Report

11While the women were on their way, some of the guards went into the city and reported to the chief priests everything that had happened. 12When the chief priests had met with the elders and devised a plan, they gave the soldiers a large sum of money, 13telling them, “You are to say, ‘His disciples came during the night and stole him away while we were asleep.’ 14If this report gets to the governor, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.” 15So the soldiers took the money and did as they were instructed. And this story has been widely circulated among the Jews to this very day.

The Great Commission

16Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by Permission of Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide.