Matthew 25:1-13
The Foolish Bridesmaids
Matthew 25:14-30
The Wise And Foolish Stewards
Matthew 25:31-46
The Sheep And Goat Judgment
Matthew 26:1-5
Judas Plot to Betray Jesus
Matthew 26:6-16
At Simon The Leper’s House
Matthew 26:17-30
Passover With The Disciples
Matthew 26:31-35
Three Characteristics of Jesus
Matthew 26:36-46
Jesus Goes With His Disciples to Pray
Matthew 26:47-56
Judas Brings a Mob to Arrest Jesus
Matthew 26:57-68
Jesus on Trial
Matthew 27:1-14
Judas Hangs Himself
Matthew 27:11-26
Jesus is Sentenced to Die
Matthew 27:27-44
The Mockery And Crucifixion of Christ
Matthew 27:45-56
The Death of Jesus on The Cross
Matthew 27:57-66
Jesus is Buried in a Borrowed Tomb
Matthew 28:11-15
The Roman Soldiers’ Lie
Matthew 28:16-20
The Great Commission
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:16–20
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Jesus promised to meet with his disciples on a mountain in Galilee (v. 16). It is not for certain which mountain this was. Some commentators identify this meeting with the appearance to more than 500 as referred to in (I Cor. 15:6). Although Matthew does not record it Jesus had appeared to the disciples twice already in Jerusalem. This was a significant meeting as it was announced three times (Matt. 26:32; 28:7; 10). Some of those present still “doubted” in the resurrection (v. 17). God has set up this world so that an element of faith is always required to connect with Him. Why did some doubt? Had Jesus’ appearance dramatically changed? The real question is, will we trust Him?
This final passage is often referred to as “The Great Commission,” although it is really no greater than the other Gospels (vv. 18-20). However, Jesus did make an astounding and comprehensive claim. He said that “all authority had been given to Him in heaven and on earth.” He was instructing His disciples to go on the basis of that authority. Their area of service was to include all nations and not just Israel. They were to make disciples of their converts so that they might be able to teach others (Mark 3:13). Those who believed were to be baptized (v. 19). The final words of the Lord recorded in Matthew were a promise that He would be with them always until the very end. Although He did not remain physically, His spiritual presence was with them as it is with us (v. 20).
Application
What do I see as my responsibility in fulfilling the Great Commission? Many Church members would rather be cheer leaders than to fulfill the great commission of disciplining others. I need to be looking for ways I can reach the lost and build up the saved.
Matthew 28:16-20 (English Standard Version)
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