The Duty For Christ Series

The Duty For Christ Matthew 28:16-20

Introduction: Primary purpose of the church? Some say it’s…

A. The Warmth = fellowship; John 13:35

B. The Word = preaching and teaching; Ephesians 4:11-13

C. The Worship = praise; Revelation 4:10-11; 5:8-14

D. The Work = service and ministry; Matthew 20:28

E. The Worth = prayer, we watch, wait & weep; Acts 2:42d

. Why does the church remain? 1 Corinthians 10:31

. We must fulfill the churches mission!

. It’s in our Witness = evangelism; Luke 19:10

. It’s in our Walk = discipleship; John 20:21

1. The Appointment Ensued (28:16)

. They were available & obedient; Matthew 26:32; 28:7, 10

. Place of commission; 75 mile trip

2. The Adoration Expressed (28:17a) worshiped Him

3. The Apprehensive / Ambiguous Example (28:17b) doubter

. Unclear, uncertain, confusing, vague; 1 Corinthians 15:6

4. The Authority Established (28:18)

. Matthew 11:27; Luke 10:22; John 3:35; 5:20

. Colossians 1:16-18; Jesus had authority…

A. Over Disease - Matthew 4:23; 9:33

B. Over Demons - Matthew 4:24; 8:32; 12:12

C. Over Depravity - Matthew 9:6; sin

D. To Delegate - Matthew 10:1; Luke 10:9, 17

E. Over Death - Mark 5:41-42; John 11:43-44

F. In making Decisions - John 5:27-29; 10:18; 17:2

G. In Dealing with the enemy - Revelation 19:20; 20:10

. Isaiah 9:6-7; Daniel 7:13-14; Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4-8

5. The Activity Encouraged (28:19a-c)

. Go is not a command; as you go, having gone; it’s assumed

. Therefore = because of this given, unlimited authority

. Matthew 4:23-25; Luke 9:1-6

. Make disciples = true, genuine saved saints; learners

. John 6:66 - abandonment was decisive & final; 1 John 2:19

. John 8:31 - faith that follows is fruitful; It abides, it…

. Hold fast, obeys, & practices Jesus’ teaching; It continues!

6. The Area Explained (28:19d) all nations & people groups!

. Mark 16:15; Acts 1:8; 13:46-47

7. The Assignment Existing (8:19e-20b)

A. It starts with Faith - Acts 14:21

B. You Follow Christ in baptism - Acts 2:41; 8:38; 9:18; 10:48

C. You are Focused on teaching & training - James 1:22

D. You are Faithful to reproduce yourself in others

. 2 Timothy 2:2 - And the things that you have heard from me

among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who

will be able to teach others also.

. The Name = singular, identity, fullness; trinity, equality

Encompassing all that He is, has & represents

. Teaching and observing

8. The Assurance Endorsed (28:20c-g) Lo, pay special attention

. I am = Christ’s presence; resurrected, living, eternal Lord!

. Always = all the days, until I return bodily to judge & rule

. Psalm 46:7 - The Lord of hosts is with us.

. Hebrews 13:5 - I will never leave you nor forsake you.

. Joshua 1:9; Matthew 13:37-50