Christian Fellowship
Edison, New Jersey
Pastor Naveen Balakrishnan
October 30, 2005
“Sharing – The Great Commission”
Matthew 28:18-20
- The Authority for us to go on Mission is rooted in the P_____________ of the LORD Jesus Christ (v. 18). And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth Psalm 89:27; 110:1-3; Isaiah 9:6-7; Daniel 7:14; Matthew 11:27; John 3:35; 5:27; Ephesians 1:20-22; Philippians 2:9-11; Hebrews 1:2; 1 Peter 3:22; Revelation 17:14
- The LORD’s P_________________ for us to go on Mission is to make disciples. (v. 19a) Go ye therefore, and teach Psalm 98:2-3; Isaiah 42:6; 49:6; 52:10; 66:18-19; Mark 16:15-16; Luke 24:47-48; Acts 1:8; 13:46-47; Romans 10:18
- The LORD’s P_________ for us to go on Mission impacts all the nations of this world. (v. 19b) all nations 1 Kings 8:60; Psalm 67:7; 98:3; Isaiah 45:22; 48:20; Joel 2:32; Mark 16:15; Luke 24:47; John 1:11-13; 3:16-17; Acts 1:8; 2:21; 13:47; Romans 10:13, 18; 1 Timothy 2:4-5; 4:10; Titus 2:11; Hebrews 5:9; 7:25
- As we go on Mission, the LORD’s first P_______________________ for new believers is to be baptized so as to identify with Him in His death, burial and resurrection. (v. 19c) baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost Acts 2:38-39, 41; 8:12-16, 36-38; 9:18; 10:47-48; 16:29-33; Romans 6:3-4; 1 Peter 3:21
- As we go on Mission, the LORD’s desire for us is to P______________ disciple makers by teaching them the precepts of the LORD Jesus Christ. (v. 20a) Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you Acts 10:42; 15:35; 20:27; Romans 16:26; 1 Corinthians 11:23; Ephesians 4:11-12; Philippians 4:9; Colossians 1:28; 1 Thessalonians 4:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:4; 1 Timothy 5:21; James 1:22; 2 Peter 3:18
- As we go on Mission, we have the P_________________ of the LORD’s presence with us. (v. 20b) and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen Genesis 28:15; Exodus 33:14; Deuteronomy 31:6, 8; Joshua 1:5; Isaiah 41:10; 43:2-5; Jeremiah 1:8; 42:11; John 14:16; Acts 18:10; Hebrews 13:5