A Study On

The Great

Commission

A Study On

The Great

Commission

When it comes to the Great Commission:

It is not that believers don’t know about it; it is that many don’t know how to go about it!

Great Commission:

The task given by Jesus to the Church through the disciples that authorizes it to carry the gospel everywhere so that all peoples might have opportunity to believe on Christ as their Savior and become life-long followers of him.

The 5 Great Commission Passages

Biblical OrderMatthew 28:18-20Mark 16:15Luke 24:44-49John 20:21Acts 1:8

Chronological OrderJohn 20:21Mark 16:15Matthew 28:18-20Luke 24:44-49Acts 1:8

Chronological order over 40 days

Jn. 20:21 Mk. 16:15

Mat. 28:18-20 Lk. 24:44-49

Acts 1:8 40 daysResurrection Ascension

Why this order?

He wanted to incrementally impart this information to the disciples

The disciples were in no frame of mind to absorb the information in one sitting

By teaching through repetition, Jesus was emphasizing its importance

Passage Location When To Whom Mandate Emphasis

John 20:21 Jerusalem Evening of resurrection day

10 Disciples

“as the Father has sent me…”

TheModel

Mark 16:15 Jerusalem 8 days later 11 Disciples

“Go into all the world… to the whole creation.”

TheMagnitude

Matthew 28:18-20

Mountain inGalilee

1-2 weeks after resurrection

11 Disciples

“…make disciples of all nations…”

TheMethod

Luke 24: 44-49

Jerusalem About 40 days after resurrection

11 Disciples

“repentance and forgiveness of sins…”

TheMessage

Acts 1:8 Mount of Olives

Minutes before ascension

11 Disciples

“You will receive power… Jerusalem, Judea…”

TheMeans