Jesus defines himself as the commissioner before his disciples with these powerful words: “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me“. And “therefore” they, these eleven partly doubtful men, are to go to all the nations and “make disciples” and baptise them (Matthew 28:18-19).
The contrast between the Great Commission and the limited possibilities of those commissioned could not be greater.
The Great Commission is not primarily an activity of Christians, but lies in the nature of God, in the sending of His Son Jesus and in the assistance of the Holy Spirit.
John 20:21: “ As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you”.
We believe that the Gospel is God’s good news for the whole world. A sentence from the preamble of the Lausanne Covenant of 1974.
It is fascinating that God wants to make his offer of forgiveness through us.
Some reflections based on the accompanying booklet Alliance Week of Prayer Sunday, 14 January 2024
- God invites as the Triune God 13. January 2024
- God invites us through His Word 15. January 2024
- God invites us through Jesus Christ 16. January 2024
- God invites us to comprehensive freedom 17. January 2024
- We fulfil God’s mandate together 18. January 2024