On Mission with God
Matthew 28:16-20
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Where are these peoples?
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God save us from living in comfort while sinners are sinking into hell.—Charles Spurgeon
The Great Commission of Jesus includes:
1. of His Command (v. 18)
Lord, put a thorn in our cushion and courage in our hearts. And send us with joy and confidence to the unreached peoples of the earth.—John Piper
2. of Our Obedience (v. 19)
You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth. (Acts 1:8)
When did we start believing that God wants to send us to safe places to do easy things? —Mark Batterson, All In
We obey by:
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3. of His Presence (v. 20)
God never draws us in except to send us out. —Tim Keller, The Songs of Jesus