{"id":66552,"date":"2024-02-13T21:43:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T03:43:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/?page_id=66552"},"modified":"2024-02-13T21:51:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-14T03:51:41","slug":"the-great-commission","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/the-gospel-accounts-a-chronological-harmony\/the-great-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"The Great Commission"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

The Great Commission<\/h1>\n

Reading Assignment:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Matthew 28:16-20
\nMark 16:15-18
\nLuke 24:44-49<\/td>\n		 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Did you understand what you read?<\/h3>\n
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  1. Where did the eleven go to meet Jesus? Why there?<\/li>\n
  2. What problem remained?<\/li>\n
  3. What did Jesus claim to have?<\/li>\n
  4. What duty was given to the apostles?<\/li>\n
  5. Where would they start fulfilling this commission?<\/li>\n
  6. Is this command limited only to the apostles?<\/li>\n
  7. What signs would accompany the disciples as they taught?<\/li>\n
  8. Why did the Gospel story play out as it did?<\/li>\n
  9. What did Jesus give to the apostles?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t

    The Great Commission<\/h1>\n

    In Galilee\u00a0(Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18)<\/h2>\n

    While in Galilee, the eleven apostles met with Jesus on a mountain where Jesus had previously told them to go. The eleven worshiped him, but even at this late time, Matthew mentions that some still had doubts. A few commentators wonder if this meeting was attended by more than just the eleven and might have been the meeting of 500 mentioned in I Corinthians 15:6. If so, they explain the doubters being among the 500 disciples. More likely, however, mentioning their doubts is to let us know that these were honest men who were not easily pulled into a false scheme. That they had become convinced by the day of Pentecost shows the strength of the evidence they witnessed.<\/p>\n

    Jesus declared that all authority has now been given to him, both on earth and in heaven, thus fulfilling Psalms 8:6 and Daniel 7:13-14. Paul also discusses Jesus’ authority in I Corinthians 15:27-28, Ephesians 1:20-23, and Philippians 2:9-11. This isn’t limited authority but absolute and complete authority over all the works of God.<\/p>\n

    From that position of authority, Jesus commissions the disciples to do the task he had been preparing them to accomplish. They were to go into all the world and make disciples of Jesus from all the nations (Isaiah 52:10; Romans 10:18; Colossians 1:23). This would be done by baptizing them with the authority of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit – the full authority of the entire Godhead. Such an absolute command based on such authority should make everyone wonder why some declare baptism unnecessary. A person who believes and is baptized – two equal conditions to be met – would be saved, but a failure in just one, such as a lack of belief, would result in condemnation.<\/p>\n

    Signs would be given to these disciples so those hearing them would see evidence that their teaching was from God. With Jesus’ authority, they would be able to cast out demons (Acts 16:16-18), speak in new languages (Acts 2:4), survive handling serpents (Acts 28:3-6), won’t be poisoned, and heal those who are sick (Acts 5:15-16).<\/p>\n

    These new disciples are then to be taught all the things that Jesus had taught them. One Christian passes on his knowledge to the next generation of Christians (II Timothy 2:2). The emphasis is on what Jesus taught, not what the disciples thought. It isn’t teaching for knowledge alone, but instructions on how to live in accordance with those teachings (James 1:22-25).<\/p>\n

    Jesus promised all his disciples, not just the ones with him then, but also those who would come after them, that he would be with them throughout the rest of earth’s history (Isaiah 43:2; Matthew 18:20; Revelation 1:18).<\/p>\n

    In Jerusalem\u00a0(Luke 24:44-49)<\/h2>\n

    While many themes are touched upon in Luke’s account similar to those found in Matthew and Mark, there are enough differences to cause one to believe this took place at another time and location. Verse 49 leads us to conclude that this event took place in Jerusalem. It is not easily determined whether it occurred before or after his appearance in Galilee. But, it also doesn’t make any difference in understanding the duties Jesus laid upon the disciples.<\/p>\n

    Jesus explains to the disciples that while he was with them, he had told them what must happen to fulfill the prophecies concerning him. There were prophecies concerning the Messiah in all parts of the Old Testament, — in the Law, the Prophets, and the Psalms. He then went through the Scriptures, as he did with the two disciples on the way to Emmaus, to help them understand the Scriptures. He concluded that thus it was written, and thus, it was necessary for him to suffer, die, and rise from the dead three days later.<\/p>\n

    But those same prophecies mean that the teaching of repentance and remission of sins must be preached to the whole world, starting in Jerusalem (Psalm 22:27; Isaiah 49:6; Jeremiah 31:34; Micah 4:2; Malachi 1:11). The disciples were witnesses of these things and, thus, would be the ones to carry the message of salvation to the world.<\/p>\n

    Once again, Jesus reminds them that he will be sending the promised Holy Spirit to them (John 14:16-17, 26). Therefore, it was necessary for them to wait in Jerusalem until the Spirit came (Isaiah 44:3).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrior Lesson\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Gospel Accounts\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNext Lesson\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The Great Commission Reading Assignment: Matthew 28:16-20 Mark 16:15-18 Luke 24:44-49   Did you understand what you read? Where did the eleven go to meet Jesus? Why there? What problem remained? What did Jesus claim to have? What duty was given to the apostles? Where would they start fulfilling this commission? Is this command limited…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":10690,"menu_order":191,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-66552","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":66544,"url":"https:\/\/www.lavistachurchofchrist.org\/cms\/bible-studies\/the-gospel-accounts-a-chronological-harmony\/appearance-before-eleven-apostles\/","url_meta":{"origin":66552,"position":0},"title":"Appearance Before Eleven Apostles","author":"Jeffrey Hamilton","date":"February 13, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Appearance Before Eleven Apostles Reading Assignment: Mark 16:14 John 20:26-31 \u00a0 Did you understand what you read? When did Jesus next appear to the apostles? Where did Jesus appear? What evidence did Jesus offer Thomas? 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