Through the Bible - Numbers 10-12, Mark 6:1-29
Good morning,
In yesterday's verse, Jesus was sending the disciples off to "go gather the lost sheep of Israel". He asked them to start with their own people and not go to the Gentiles or any town of the Samaritans.
They were to spend three years with Him in training, and what a three years it was. Three years of intense, remarkable, life and heart changing training before they were to head off into the world beyond with the gospel.
For today's verse we go to Matthew 28 where prior to Jesus' departure, they received their commision to go into the world to preach the gospel.
Matt 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. NKJV
Missionaries through the ages have spent a lot of time in preparing for their ministries to foreign nations and peoples. Part of that has to do with having the knowledge of the Bible, God's Word well enough that it can be translated into a new language. They will have also had to learn patience and become people of integrity. The eyes of the people will be on them as foreigners in their land. The peoplewill want to see that they act out what they believe. This is part of the reason that missionaries such as William Cary and Hudson Taylor served for years before having success in reaching people for Christ.
Missionaries through the ages have spent a lot of time in preparing for their ministries to foreign nations and peoples. Part of that has to do with having the knowledge of the Bible, God's Word well enough that it can be translated into a new language. They will have also had to learn patience and become people of integrity. The eyes of the people will be on them as foreigners in their land. The peoplewill want to see that they act out what they believe. This is part of the reason that missionaries such as William Cary and Hudson Taylor served for years before having success in reaching people for Christ.
Whether we realize it or not, we are missionaries, whether in our own towns or foreign countries. We are to be ambassadors for Christ by His authority, bringing the good news to people that need, desparately need to hear it.
How are you preparing for your life as a missionary?
Hudson Taylor stated "The great commision is not an option to be considered, it is a command to be obeyed."
Blessings,Mike
mikevw@bellsouth.net
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Matt 28:16-20
The Great Commission
(Mark 16:14-18; Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-23; Acts 1:6-8)
(Mark 16:14-18; Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-23; Acts 1:6-8)
16 Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.
18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. NKJV
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