1. A Study On The Great Commission A Study On The Great Commission

2. When it comes to the Great Commission: It is not that believers don’t know about it; it is that many don’t know how to go about it!

3. Great Commission: The task given by Jesus to the Church through the disciples that authorizes it to carry the gospel everywhere so that all peoples might have opportunity to believe on Christ as their Savior and become life-long followers of him.

4. The 5 Great Commission Passages Biblical Order Matthew 28:18-20 Mark 16:15 Luke 24:44-49 John 20:21 Acts 1:8 Chronological Order John 20:21 Mark 16:15 Matthew 28:18-20 Luke 24:44-49 Acts 1:8

5. Chronological order over 40 days Jn. 20:21 Mk. 16:15 Mat. 28:18-20 Lk. 24:44-49 Acts 1:8 40 days Resurrection Ascension

6. Why this order? He wanted to incrementally impart this information to the disciples The disciples were in no frame of mind to absorb the information in one sitting By teaching through repetition, Jesus was emphasizing its importance

7. Passage Location WhenTo Whom MandateEmphasis John 20:21JerusalemEvening of resurrection day 10 Disciples “as the Father has sent me…” The Model Mark 16:15Jerusalem8 days later11 Disciples “Go into all the world… to the whole creation.” The Magnitude Matthew 28:18-20 Mountain in Galilee 1-2 weeks after resurrection 11 Disciples “…make disciples of all nations…” The Method Luke 24: 44-49 JerusalemAbout 40 days after resurrection 11 Disciples “repentance and forgiveness of sins…” The Message Acts 1:8Mount of Olives Minutes before ascension 11 Disciples “You will receive power… Jerusalem, Judea…” The Means