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Mar 6, 2024 · Jesus entrusted his disciples with the task of making new followers, baptizing them, and teaching them to live according to his teachings. This directive showed his vision for the expansion of his kingdom to embrace people from all walks of life. However, Jesus did not leave his disciples with just a command. He continued with words of ...
Mar 20, 2024 · As a Christian for over 30 years, and a pastor for over 20, I'm passionate about following Jesus, and discovering exactly why and how I can follow Jesus more closely. I did a study of every time that Jesus uses the command "follow me," in the Gospels. So how many times did Jesus say "follow me?" Well, depends on how you're counting verse references of the same teaching or conversation. So I ...
The Great Commission - Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit ...
- What Does 'Go and Make Disciples' Mean?
- What Does Discipleship Look Like in The Bible?
- The Context and Origin of Matthew 28:19: 'Go and Make Disciples'?
- How Can We Make Disciples Today?
- A Prayer to Make Disciples
Ostensibly, Jesus’ commandment may read like missionary work, but there a deeper meaning to making disciples, one that applies to all believers. The commandment was to make disciples of all the nations, which would include everycountry. Though Jesus does not say verbatim, “all nations” could include those that are presumed to be Christian already. ...
Jesus made disciples out of the original twelve apostles by living with them and experiencing life together. He did this in addition to sharing His teachings. Jesus didn’t make them into disciples through a single moment. The moment each chose to follow Jesus and give up their old lives, they became disciples, but that was only the beginning. By li...
Prior to the aforementioned verse in Matthew 28, we receive an account from the book’s writer, Matthew, about the Resurrection. Mary and Mary Magdalene visit Jesus’ tomb, but instead of finding the Lord, they witness an angel. This angel informs them that Jesus has already left the open tomb and that they should go and tell the disciples. Jesus is ...
Now that we understand the context of Matthew 28:19and what we can interpret from Jesus’ commandment, we can begin to reflect on what this process looks like in our own lives today. Every believer can partake in fulfilling the commandment, though the role we play may be uniquely set to our skills. There are people who feel averse to traveling and t...
God, help us to obey. God, help us to obey this command. Help us to believe Your authority, Lord Jesus. Help us not to be afraid of anything, anyone in this world. Lord, help us to be bold in our lives, and as witnesses in relationship with the people we live around, the people we work with. God, help us to make disciples. Lord, help us to obey thi...
- Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near (Matthew 4:17) From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.”
- Come and follow Me (Matthew 4:19) “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.”
- Rejoice when you’re persecuted in My name (Matthew 5:11–12) “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
- Let your light shine before all people (Matthew 5:16) “In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Disciples will always be dependent on God, that is why Jesus sent the Holy Spirit when he left them. But Jesus led his disciples to become spiritually mature disciples who were able to make more disciples. And we are disciples today because it worked. Written by Jim Putman. This was originally posted on Jim Putman’s blog here. Used with ...
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The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age - Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive ...
