Pursuing God's Plan

Matthew 28:18-20

“And I tell you ... I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.”
– Matthew 16:18

“So that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known ...”
- Ephesians 3:10

Big Idea: The Pursuits Of My Life Must Flow From The Priorities Of Jesus’ Heart

The Great Commission (From Marvin Newell’s Commissioned):
1) The Model For The Mission (John 20:21)
2) The Magnitude Of The Mission (Mark 16:15)
3) The Methodology of the Mission (Matthew 28:18-20)
4) The Message Of The Mission (Luke 24:44-48)
5) The Means Of The Mission (Acts 1:8)

A True Disciple: An authentic follower of Jesus Christ who is committed to daily worshipping Christ, walking with Christ, and working for Christ

Lord, Please Make Me A Disciple That:

1) Doesn’t Settle And Continually Pursues What Is Great (v. 18-20)

“And to Him (Jesus) was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him; His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom one that shall not be destroyed.”
- Daniel 7:14

2) Doesn’t Stray And Faithfully Pursues Your Plan (v. 18-20)

3 Disciple-Making Essentials:
1) Intentional Living (v. 19)
2) Immediate Obedience (v. 19)
3) Instilling Doctrine (v. 20)