Many of us have heard about the Great Commission, but rarely do we think about that commission in light of Jesus’ resurrection. Our “going” is a result of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. To accomplish our mission to make disciples from all the nations, we should not be motivated by guilt, but by Jesus Christ Himself. And because He rose from the dead, we can be assured that Jesus will be with us as we obey the Great Commission.
Christ Provides How Jesus Cares (14:13-14) How We Should Respond (14:15-18) How Jesus Provides (14:19-21)
We live in a world full of borders where people are divided between “insiders” and “outsiders.” In Acts8:26-40, we meet a God who has no borders — a God who saves all kinds of people, all over the world. No matter what you look like or where you’ve been, God promises to rescue you. Even if others have kept you on the outside, God wants to make you an insider.
As Christians, we are called to help and serve others, especially those with the greatest need. As we do so, not all efforts achieve the results that we would hope. To fulfill our calling, it’s essential to evaluate (and re-evaluate) how our mercy ministries function, and then change our approach accordingly. To assist in this process, consider this article by Christianity Today that rates the impact of various mercy ministries: Cost-Effective Compassion: The 10 Most Popular Strategies for Helping the Poor By evaluating the effectiveness of a ministry, we can ensure that we doing what is most helpful, not merely…
Hark, the voice of Jesus calling, “Who will go and work today? Fields are white and harvests waiting, Who will bear the sheaves away?” Loud and long the master calls you; Rich reward he offers free. Who will answer, gladly saying, “Here am I. Send me, send me”? If you cannot speak like angels, If you cannot preach like Paul, You can tell the love of Jesus; You can say he died for all. If you cannot rouse the wicked With the judgment’s dread alarms, You can lead the little children To the Savior’s waiting arms. If you cannot be…