Walking with Jesus
"If the LORD delights in a person's way, He makes their steps firm; though they stumble, they will not fall, for the LORD upholds them with His hand." (Psalm 37:23,24)
Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “Great Commission” (Matt. 28:16-20)

“Great Commission” (Matt. 28:16-20)

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Persistent doubt even after clear evidence of Christ’s work (Matt. 28:17; Luke 24:38–39; John 20:25–27)
  2. 2️⃣ Hesitation to fully trust Jesus’ authority over every area of life (Matt. 28:18; Col. 1:16–17; Eph. 1:20–22)
  3. 3️⃣ Neglecting the mission of making disciples in daily life (Matt. 28:19; Rom. 10:14–15; 2 Tim. 4:2)
  4. 4️⃣ Failing to publicly identify with Christ through obedience (Matt. 28:19; Acts 2:38; Luke 9:26)
  5. 5️⃣ Ignoring or minimizing the importance of teaching God’s truth (Matt. 28:20; Hosea 4:6; Heb. 5:12)

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Growing faith that trusts even without physical sight (Heb. 11:1; John 20:29; 2 Cor. 5:7)
  2. 2️⃣ Confidence in Jesus’ total authority over all creation (Matt. 28:18; Phil. 2:9–11; Col. 2:10)
  3. 3️⃣ Obedience to the call to make disciples intentionally (Matt. 28:19; Acts 1:8; 2 Tim. 2:2)
  4. 4️⃣ Willingness to publicly identify with Christ through baptism (Rom. 6:4; Acts 2:41; Gal. 3:27)
  5. 5️⃣ Commitment to teach and live out God’s truth consistently (Matt. 28:20; James 1:22; Col. 3:16)

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Effective leadership begins with clarity of authority and mission (Matt. 28:18–19; Eph. 4:11–12; 1 Cor. 11:1)
  2. 2️⃣ Multiplication, not addition, is the strategy of Kingdom growth (Matt. 28:19; 2 Tim. 2:2; Acts 6:7)
  3. 3️⃣ Leaders must prepare others to continue the mission beyond themselves (Matt. 28:20; John 17:18; Phil. 1:6)
  4. 4️⃣ Teaching truth is essential for sustained spiritual maturity (Matt. 28:20; Titus 2:1; Col. 1:28)
  5. 5️⃣ Leadership requires trust in Christ’s authority amid opposition (Matt. 28:18; Acts 4:29–31; 2 Cor. 4:8–9)