Matthew 28:18-20 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and 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. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Big Idea: The mission of the church is to proclaim the Gospel. What Is the Gospel? Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. First command: Go Matthew 28:19a Go therefore… Romans 10:14-15 How then will they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? 15 And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!” Acts 1:8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” Next Step: Where am I to “go” and preach the gospel? Second Command: Make Disciples Matthew 28:19b … and make disciples of all nations, Some of us became Christians through presentations of the gospel that may have been terrible in a number of ways. The person who shared the gospel with us may have been scared, stuttering, forgetful, intimidating, pushy, or even obnoxious. But somehow the truth was there amid the errors, and God’s Holy Spirit used the encounter to bring us to repentance and faith. If God can use someone else’s sputtering attempt, surely he can use you! Tell people about Jesus! - Pastor Mark Dever 9Marks of a Healthy Church Next Step: I will share the good news of Jesus with someone this week. Command Three: Baptize Matthew 28:19c …baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit… Next Step: I want to get baptized Command Four: Teach Matthew 28:20a …teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. Next Step: I will teach and remind both myself and others of the goodness of God. Matthew 28:20b And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age. Next Step: I will put my faith in Christ