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Matthew 28:19-20 · WEB
19Go, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,
20teaching them to observe all things which I commanded you. Behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
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Lessons from Politics - Quote
In the heart of our bustling urban landscape, there’s a pub that has become a community hub for people from all walks of life, especially during election season. It’s a place where passionate debates erupt over pints, where laughter mixes...
Devotional: Spirituality - Biblical Insight
As I ponder the profound words of Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20, I am struck by the weight of His command to “go and make disciples of all nations.” This isn’t just a call to action; it’s an invitation to embody...
Practical Steps for Conversion - Teaching Material
As we reflect on the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, we are invited into a transformative journey—one that begins not just within our own hearts but spills out into the world around us. Picture this: a small group of friends...
Evening Prayer: Sloth - Story
As we gather this evening, let us bow our heads in prayer and invite the Holy Spirit into our hearts. Dear Heavenly Father, today I find myself reflecting on the insidious grip of sloth in my life. It’s a subtle...
Biblical Foundation for Image Of God - Application
In a world that often feels fractured and chaotic, the profound truth of being created in the *imago Dei*—the Image of God—offers both a challenge and an opportunity for us as people of faith. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commands us...
Devotional: Spirituality - Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause in your presence, I am stirred by the profound wisdom of Matthew 28:19-20, a call to action that reverberates through the corridors of my heart. You charge us to go forth, making disciples, yet...
Scriptural Insight: Preaching - Application
In the bustling streets of our modern cities, amidst the cacophony of voices clamoring for attention, the call of Matthew 28:19-20 echoes with remarkable clarity: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” This command, often referred to as the...
Putting Into Practice: Incarnation - Contemporary Example
Imagine, for a moment, the world of Jesus' disciples as they sat on that rugged hillside in Galilee, listening to His parting words in Matthew 28:19-20. These were not mere instructions; they were a divine commission to embody the essence...
Practical Glory - Contemporary Example
As we reflect on the profound command of Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20, we encounter a divine invitation to experience and share His glory. This isn't a distant ideal; it’s a call to action that resonates deeply within us and within...
Reflecting on Ascension - Commentary
As we gather to reflect on the Ascension, we find ourselves at a powerful crossroads of hope and responsibility. In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commands us to go forth and make disciples, framing our mission in the context of His ascension....
Biblical Foundation for Image Of God - Commentary
In a world that often feels fragmented and chaotic, the concept of being made in the *Image of God*—the *Imago Dei*—offers a profound anchor for our souls. When we turn to Matthew 28:19-20, often referred to as the Great Commission,...
Practical Glory - Teaching Material
As we dive into the weighty words of Matthew 28:19-20, we are reminded that our call to glorify God is not a solitary endeavor; it is a communal charge resonating with the heartbeat of our shared faith. Imagine a small,...
Putting Into Practice: Incarnation - Illustration
As we delve into the profound call of Matthew 28:19-20, we are reminded that Christ commissions us not just to exist as believers, but to embody His presence in our everyday lives. Incarnation is an invitation to make the abstract...
Understanding Life Theologically - Commentary
In the heart of the Great Commission, found in Matthew 28:19-20, we encounter a profound mandate that reverberates through the ages: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." This command is not just a call to evangelism; it is...
Making Love Real - Contemporary Example
As we reflect on the call in Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commissions us to go forth and make disciples, which begins with the most profound expression of our faith: love. Picture this: a small community garden tucked away in a neighborhood...
Evening Prayer: Sloth
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause in Your presence this evening, I find myself reflecting on the quiet temptation of sloth that sometimes settles like dust on my spirit. It’s not merely a lack of action; it’s a gradual dimming...
Devotional: Spirituality
Dear Heavenly Father, As I pause to reflect on the gift of spirituality in my life today, I am drawn to the great commission in Matthew 28:19-20, where you command us to go out and make disciples of all nations....
Making Love Real - Illustration
Imagine standing at the edge of a vast ocean, the waves crashing rhythmically against the shore. Each wave is like a call to action, beckoning us to live out the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:19-20. Jesus commands us to...
What Scripture Says About Beauty - Reflection
In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus commissions His followers with the profound words, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations." This directive shakes us awake to the reality that beauty—true beauty—has a purpose that goes beyond mere aesthetics; it is woven...
Evening Prayer: Sloth - Biblical Insight
Dear Heavenly Father, As I sit in the quiet of this evening, I find myself reflecting on the insidious presence of sloth in my life. It often disguises itself under layers of comfort and apathy, whispering that it's okay to...
What Scripture Says About Beauty - Application
In the heart of our modern world, where beauty often feels like a fleeting mirage, we find ourselves confronted with both its allure and its challenges. The words of Jesus in Matthew 28:19-20 are not merely a call to action;...
Reflecting on Ascension - Church Context
As we ponder the significance of Ascension, we find ourselves standing at a pivotal intersection of faith and action, illuminated by the powerful words of Matthew 28:19-20. Jesus, just before His Ascension, commissions us to “go therefore and make disciples...
Understanding Life Theologically - Teaching Material
As we stand at the crossroads of Life and Christian theology, I invite you to turn with me to the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations..." This call isn't merely an instruction; it’s...
Scriptural Insight: Preaching - Reflection
In the bustling world around us, where chaos often reigns and truth can feel elusive, the call of Matthew 28:19-20 resonates with a profound urgency. When Jesus commanded us to “go therefore and make disciples of all nations,” He wasn’t...