Siaa Liane Mathurin
June 2014

Importance of the
Great Commission
• Before ascension Jesus issued what has come to be called a Commission to his disciples
• Last recorded personal directive of the
Saviour
• Foundation for Evangelism and crosscultural missions work in Christian theology

• Though given directly to the disciples it was given indirectly to us
• Jesus’s Marching orders to the church
• Expectation of us in Jesus’s physical absence
• Not a suggestion but a definite requirement

Disciples took the Lord’s command seriously
• Went out into the world and shared the gospel of Jesus
• Thousands and Thousands were saved by the grace of GOD
• Message was so powerful and witness was so effective

Some facts about the modern Church
• 95% of Christians have never won a soul for Christ
• 80% of Christians do not consistently witness for Christ
• Less than 2% involved in ministry of evangelism

Four reasons why we must obey the Great Commission
• We have a Divine Mandate
• We have a Divine Message
• We have a Divine Mission
• We have a Divine Mentor

• Jesus requires us to GO - take action
• Jesus requires us to - Look at our own lifestyle
• Jesus requires us to Share our Faith

• “to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you….”
• By his death and resurrection Jesus opened the way of eternal salvation for all who receive HIM into their hearts
• Jesus came to this world as the saviour of men
• Jesus achieved every purpose He Had

• “Go and Teach all Nations”
• “Go ye into the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15)
“But ye shall receive power, after that the
Holy Ghost is come upon you; and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem and in all Judeaand in Samaria and unto the uttermost part of the world (Acts 1:8)

• We are Promised HIS presence
• “Lo, I am with you always.”
• He will help you say what you want to say when the witnessing opportunity presents
(Mat 10: 19-20)
• We are promised His Power (Acts 1:8)

• The Great Commission is not the great suggestion neither should it be the Great omission in our lives.
• It is our responsibility our declaration of true obedience to the Father who Gave everything for save our souls
• JESUS WANTS YOU TO FINISH WHAT
HE BEGAN…….