Thoughts

• The Great Commandment was given by Jesus during His ministry, and we need to make sure that we are loving God and loving one another. The Great Commission was given after Jesus rose from the dead and before He ascended to heaven. In it Jesus commands the disciples to focus on making disciples, those who follow Him and learn from Him. The disciples were to make disciples by going and telling people about Jesus, baptizing them, and teaching them to obey Jesus’ words. We have the same responsibility.
• Going is evangelism, meeting people where they are and sharing with them the gospel. Gospel means “good news”, and we need to tell others about the need for good news (sin and its consequences) and the message of good news (Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins so that if we believe we will have eternal life). Baptizing gives those saved an opportunity to proclaim that Jesus is their Savior and Lord. Teaching to observe Jesus’ commandments is just what it says.
• The Great Commission is an extremely important aspect of church and the Christian life. We should be making a difference in the lives of others by sharing with them the life changing news about Jesus.