The King’s Commission
Matthew 28 (NASB)
Purpose: Making disciples of the nations is the first command of the risen King!
- The King’s Cross
The Crucifixion of King Jesus (Matthew 27:33-56)
FULFILLMENT of Psalm 22
Jesus is buried (Matthew 27:57-61)
The Pharisees and Pilate post a guard (Matthew 27:62-66)
- The King’s Victory – Jesus Is Alive!
Matthew 28:5 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. 6 “He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying. 7 “Go quickly and tell His disciples that He has risen from the dead; and behold, He is going ahead of you into Galilee, there you will see Him; behold, I have told you.” 8 And they left the tomb quickly with fear and great joy and ran to report it to His disciples. 9 And behold, Jesus met them and greeted them. And they came up and took hold of His feet and worshiped Him. 10 Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and take word to My brethren to leave for Galilee, and there they will see Me.”
“Go quickly and tell” what? That Jesus is risen from the dead! (Matthew 28:7)
Another last-ditch fabricated conspiracy (see Matthew 28:11-15)
“Worship!” Mourning turned into worship! (Matthew 28:9, 17)
- The King’s Command!
Matthew 28:16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up 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 the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
The King’s authority is universal (v. 18)
“Go” means “Go”! (v. 19)
The King’s command is particular, make disciples of Jesus Christ!
“How to” make disciples? “baptizing” and “teaching” (vv. 19-20)
The King’s commission is to His church
The object of the King’s message is “all the nations”
The King promised His presence as we engage in His mission
Making Disciples of the Nations, the First Command of the Risen King!