MAKE DISCIPLES!
Many people in the world struggle to find their purpose in life. Jesus tells His followers exactly what theirs is.
READ:
Matthew 28:18-20 (NIV)
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
REFLECT:
> What does Jesus command His Disciples to do?
> Who has all of the Authority?
> What does Jesus want people to become?
> Is this commandment conditional?
> The word "Disciple" appears over 270 times in the NIV translation of the Bible. The word "Christian" only appears 3 times in the NIV translation of the Bible.
RESPOND:
> Jesus commands that His Disciples be OBEDIENT to him.
> He Commands that His Disciples be Baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
> He Commands that His Disciples spread his teachings to every nation.
> He Commands that His Disciples be fruitful and make more Disciples.
REPENT:
> If you haven't been Obedient, REPENT and be Obedient!
> If you haven't been Baptized, REPENT and be Baptized!
> If you haven't been spreading the Gospel, REPENT and share it!
> If you haven't been Fruitful, REPENT and start planting and pruning!
REJOICE:
> You are made in the Image of God.
> There is breath in your lungs and you can speak life to people where you live work and play.
> Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and be thankful that He's with you.