Matthew 28

Hey New Hope, welcome to the Daily SOAP. My name is Zach Alexander, and I’m the worship director. Today we’re going through Matthew 28, verses 16-20.

Matthew 28:16-20 – Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.

This passage is commonly referred to as the Great Commission, Jesus’ final instructions to his disciples before ascending into heaven. We are called to make disciples; it’s even part of our mission here at New Hope.

Sometimes it’s hard to live up to this calling, but think about this for a minute: who was it that first shared the gospel with you? Can you imagine if that person that day decided to ignore this calling? I challenge you today to 2 things. First, thank that person, if you can, for sharing the most important news that can ever be shared. Second, share it today. The world needs this good news, and it’s up to us to get it to them. And remember, there is nothing to fear for he is always with us.

Let’s pray – Lord, give us the courage and the boldness we need to share your gospel with the world around us today and every day. Help us to know you are always near and to depend on you always, in your name, Amen.