Matthew 28:16–20 describes Jesus’ commissioning the eleven remaining disciples on a mountain in Galilee. He had given them a message to meet Him there. Now He appears and commands them to make disciples from the people of all nations on the earth. He calls on them to baptize these disciples in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. They must also teach these new believers to obey everything Jesus has commanded them to do. Matthew ends his book with Jesus’ promise to always be with those who believe in Him.
In the Great Commission Jesus is defining the disciples’ mission on earth as His representatives and under His authority as the eternal king. He has told the disciples to “make disciples”. This has been the primary mission of all Christians ever since this day. Followers of Christ are commanded to make more followers of Christ. This Sunday we will look closer at Matthew’s God inspired words in Matthew 28:16-20.
In Christ,
Gary T.