We have one job…”make disciples”
Matthew 28=16-20
by Thom Bacon
Introduction:
I. Jesusʼ resurrection inspires WORSHIP from His disciples.
Matthew 28:16-17
Who are we allowed to worship?
Exodus 34:14
Deuteronomy 6:13
Deuteronomy 10:20
Had Jesus been worshipped before?
Matthew 8:2
Matthew 9:18
Matthew 14:33
Matthew 15:25
Matthew 28:9
II. Jesusʼ resurrection demonstrates His AUTHORITY/POWER to His disciples.
Matthew 28:18
Jesusʼ power before His death
Jesusʼ power at his death & resurrection
John 10:17-18
Jesusʼ power in the future
Luke 21:27
Revelation 19:11-16
III. Jesusʼ resurrection demands OBEDIENCE from His disciples to His commission
Matthew 28:19-20a
What does it mean to “make disciples”?
John 8:31
Unbelievers —> Coverts —>Baptized believers/Church Members —>Disciples
IV. Jesusʼ resurrection guarantees His enduring PRESENCE with His disciples.
Matthew 28:20b
Acts 1:8-9
Application:
For yourself
For your family
For your church