Grant Fishbook, Lead Teaching Pastor
The Two-fold Great Commission
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely, I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” Matthew 28:18–20
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The Call: (while you are going)
The Mission:
The Promise:
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8
The Who: will be my witnesses
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Witnesses to what?
- Depth of human compassion
- Onset of godly hope
- Joy of transformation
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You have a on your life to be God’s witnesses.
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The of the Great Commission is not multiple choice!
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For a follower of Jesus, participation in the
The Great Commission is not .
It’s a biblical .
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Isaiah 61:1–4,6
The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me,
because the LORD has anointed me
to proclaim good news to the poor.
He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted,
to proclaim freedom for the captives
and release from darkness for the prisoners,
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor
and the day of vengeance of our God,
to comfort all who mourn,
3 and provide for those who grieve in Zion—
to bestow on them a crown of beauty
instead of ashes,
the oil of joy
instead of mourning,
and a garment of praise
instead of a spirit of despair.
They will be called oaks of righteousness,
a planting of the LORD
for the display of his splendor.
4 They will rebuild the ancient ruins
and restore the places long devastated;
they will renew the ruined cities
that have been devastated for generations.
6 And you will be called priests of the Lord,
you will be named ministers of our God.
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Small Group Questions
- What is the most exciting adventure you have ever been on?
- What is the call God has placed on your life?
- How have you participated in the Great Commission?
- Read Isaiah 61 out loud. What part of that scripture speaks to you? Why?
- How can you participate in the mission of Jesus this coming week?
- How can we pray for you right now and throughout the week?