1] Listening to Lord’s Words – Luke 10:42
but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
2] Lord’s never failing promise – Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
3] One thing you lack – be obedient – Mark 10:21
Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
'The Commission, the Promise'
Matthew 28:18-20
"All authority"! No one can legitimately contradict, challenge, or cast doubt on the Lord's claim. Jesus has "all authority"! He speaks with the authority that only God can — ALL authority! What he gives in today's Scripture are our marching orders as his followers.
They also contain his promise to be with us as we follow those marching orders. We call this passage the Great Commission. As we contemplate the work and role of the Holy Spirit, we also hear a clear reminder in the Great Commission that baptism is important to God. It is important because of what God — as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — does in our baptism. Matthew begins and ends his account of the earthly ministry of Jesus with an emphasis on baptism and the involvement of Father, Son, and Spirit (Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 28:18-20). The emphasis on our spiritual lives being rooted in God — as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Prayer
. Father, I appreciate your promise to work out all things in my life, both good and bad, for my good. I ask, dear Father, for faith to believe this promise is true during painful and difficult times. I ask for patience, O God, to hang on to my convictions when trying times persist. I believe your promise, dear LORD, and look forward to what you will eventually make of me when you are finished with your work. In Jesus' mighty name I pray. Amen.
[Message No: 6349]
but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”
2] Lord’s never failing promise – Matthew 28:20
and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
3] One thing you lack – be obedient – Mark 10:21
Jesus looked at him and loved him. “One thing you lack,” he said. “Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
'The Commission, the Promise'
Matthew 28:18-20
"All authority"! No one can legitimately contradict, challenge, or cast doubt on the Lord's claim. Jesus has "all authority"! He speaks with the authority that only God can — ALL authority! What he gives in today's Scripture are our marching orders as his followers.
They also contain his promise to be with us as we follow those marching orders. We call this passage the Great Commission. As we contemplate the work and role of the Holy Spirit, we also hear a clear reminder in the Great Commission that baptism is important to God. It is important because of what God — as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — does in our baptism. Matthew begins and ends his account of the earthly ministry of Jesus with an emphasis on baptism and the involvement of Father, Son, and Spirit (Matthew 3:13-17; Matthew 28:18-20). The emphasis on our spiritual lives being rooted in God — as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Prayer
. Father, I appreciate your promise to work out all things in my life, both good and bad, for my good. I ask, dear Father, for faith to believe this promise is true during painful and difficult times. I ask for patience, O God, to hang on to my convictions when trying times persist. I believe your promise, dear LORD, and look forward to what you will eventually make of me when you are finished with your work. In Jesus' mighty name I pray. Amen.
[Message No: 6349]
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