Uncover the Gospel – The Great Commission

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28: 19-20a

Those are the final instructive words from Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Those words, although spoken to the disciples Jesus himself called to follow him, should equally resonate with us as Christians today. But what do they mean and to whom do they apply?

Is Jesus referring just to church leaders, preachers or missionaries? No! He’s speaking to us all, you and me – the whole church throughout the world. Jesus wants us to finish what he began. He came to the disciples, taught them, and worked with them. He then died on the cross and rose from the dead. But, before he ascended into heaven, he gave them, and us, the commission to spread the gospel throughout the world.

He doesn’t ask us to do the impossible. Though it can seem that way sometimes. It isn’t easy to strike up conversations or find opportunities to talk to friends, family, neighbours or colleagues about our faith and the good news of the gospel. Talking to strangers often doesn’t feel much easier. So what can we do to break down those barriers and fears? Well, here’s a helping hand.

The Uncover Seeker Bible Study Guide is a series of six evangelistic Bible studies in Luke’s Gospel. Written by international evangelist Becky Manley Pippert, this self-contained, ready-to-go, Bible study guide does not require expert knowledge to use. Using excerpts from Luke’s Gospel stitched in, the Uncover Seeker Bible Study Guide is ideal for reading with a variety of people in a one-to-one or small group setting.

Hear more from Becky and get the study material here.