“Go Ye Into All The World”

Mark 16:15–20
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It is important to remember that our perspective determines how we respond to the truth. If we see a car as only a racing machine we will fail to utilize all of its potential in carrying goods from one place to another. In the same way, if we fail to see all of the wonderful facets of the diamond called Christ’s great commission; we will fail to reflect the fullness of His glorious truth to those who need it most. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, “He’s so big we can never kill him.” David looked at the same giant and thought, “He’s so big I can’t miss.”

After rebuking the disciples for their unbelief Jesus gives the great missionary Magna Charta that corresponds with (Matt. 28:16-20), “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature,” (v. 15). This command of Jesus makes plain that no human being is shut out from the gospel and everyone is to hear this gospel with the express purpose that all need to believe.

THE MOTIVE BEHIND MISSIONS

1. HIS RESURRECTION - (v. 14) - “...after he was risen...”
2. HIS REQUIREMENT - (v. 15) - “...Go ye into all the world...”
3. HEAVEN’S RICHES - (v. 16) - “...shall be saved...”
4. HELL’S REALITY - (v. 16) - “...shall be damned...”

Christianity is the only religion which does not demand that the sinner save himself, but the Son of God to save him and keep him. We are to live by faith, not by chance, and to trust God, not tempt Him (vv. 17-18). Jesus returns to heaven and the disciples preached everywhere (vv. 19-20).

Application

As one of God’s children I need to make the preaching of the Gospel a priority in my life. Lord help me as an individual and us as a family to point people to the Saving knowledge of Christ.