THE POWER OF THE GREAT COMMISSION

THE POWER OF THE GREAT COMMISSION
The Power Of God—Part 3 of 3
Matthew 28.16-20

v. 17 “When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.” (niv) 

THE GREAT COMMISSION IS FUELED BY GOD’S POWER TO … 

CONVINCE Sinners OF THE Truth

v. 18 “And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.” (esv)   

Jeremiah 16.19-20 “Our fathers possessed nothing but false gods, worthless idols that did them no good.  Do men make their own gods?  Yes, but they are not gods!” (niv) 

Colossians 2.15 “And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.” (niv)

CHANGE Lives THROUGH Community

vv. 19–20 “… make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (esv)

Philippians 4.9 “Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice.” (niv) 

COMFORT Workers IN Difficulty

*  Current Friendship

v. 20 “And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (esv)

Luke 10.3 “Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.” (esv)

*  Coming Freedom