Summary: This sermon describes the MANDATE behind mission work.

THE MANDATE BEHIND MISSIONS

Matthew 28:18-20

I. THE AUTHORITY - vs.18

"All power is given unto me..."

Cp-Jn. 3:34-35, Eph. 1:20-22, 1Pet. 3:21-22

II. THE ASSIGNMENT - vs.19,20

"Go ye therefore and teach all nations..."

"Teaching them to observe..."

Cp-Mk. 16:15-16

III. THE AFFIRMATION - vs.20

"...lo, I am with you alway..."

Cp-Matt. 18:20, Mk. 16:20, 2Tim. 4:14-18