1. Life of Jesus (45) The Great Commission

2. Matt. 28:16-20, Mk. 16:14-18, LK. 24:44-48 Originally to the twelve On an occasion(s) after His resurrection

3. The Great Commission Lk. 24:44-45, “Then He said to them…” Mk. 16:14-15, “And He said to them…” Matt. 28:16-20 – into Galilee

4. The Great Commission Acts 1:4-7, probably the occasion of His ascension Acts 1:8 – the commission to the apostles

5. The Great Commission Why called the Great commission? A call to seek and save the lost! The execution of this commission has bearing on success of the church

6. The Great Commission To the apostles or to us? Preaching BEGAN with the apostles Acts 8:4, 2 Tim. 2:2, Col. 1:23 The ONLY way this could be fulfilled was for disciples to go and make disciples (a learner & imitator – cf. Lk. 6:40 ) Rom. 10:13-17

7. The Great Commission WHAT is the Great Commission? A command to GO! Mk. 16:15, Matt. 28:19, Lk. 24:47

8. The Great Commission Preach what? The gospel! Make disciples! Matt. 28:19, Mk. 16:16 Lk. 24:47 How one is saved – Ac. 2:38, Gal. 3:27

9. The Great Commission To whom? Every creature Matt. 28:19, Mk. 16:16 Lk. 24:47, Acts 1:8

10. The Great Commission Continued faithfulness Matt. 28:20 – observe all things commanded How long? Till the end of the age Can he count on us to do our part?

11. The ascension Jesus carried back to heaven Mark 16:19-20, Luke 24:49-53, Acts 1:9-12

12. The ascension The culmination of 3 years of teaching and then to witness His ascension!

13. The ascension His ascension – OUR blessing – Jn. 14:1-4, 19- 20, 16:7-8

14. The ascension The disciples return to Jerusalem and wait! Ac 1:12, Lk. 24:52-53

15. Jesus came and lived for you! Will you live for Him?