Why Missions?

A study of “The Great Commission.”

Why do we tell people about Jesus? Who is called to be a missionary? Are we working to fulfill The Great Commission?

The Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus.

• All of mankind is separated from God because of sin.

• The Fall of Mankind: Genesis 3

• Jesus “The Messiah” came to solve this problem by becoming the most perfect sacrifice possible. He died to permanently pay for the sins of humanity.

• A permanent solution to the problem of sin: John 8:31-36
• The Crucifixion: Matthew 27:32-54, Mark 15:21-39, Luke 23:26-48, John 19:16-30

• Death was ultimately defeated by the Resurrection.

• The Resurrection: Matthew 28:1-7, Mark 16:1-8, Luke 24:1-7
• Death has been conquered: 1 Corinthians 15: 16-22

Jesus lives again.

• Jesus appears to his family, friends, and disciples numerous times after the Resurrection.

• Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20 – John 21, Acts 1, Acts 9 (1 Corinthians 15:5-8)

The Great Commission

• Jesus tells us that we are all missionaries.

• Matthew 28:18

• Jesus instructs us to share the gospel and make disciples.

• Go all over the world: Matthew 28:19
• But don’t forget about your local community: Acts 1:8

• He seals this final command with a promise.

• Matthew 28:20