I am amazed at the depth and breadth of the Scriptures we have been studying. Just a few words are able to tell us much about God and about a healthy relationship with God, people and ourselves. I marvel at the Hebrew word for soul (Nephesh) which describes a God-breathed and God-imaged part of the people God made and loves. The Hebrew concept of kindness means we treat those not related to us as if they were family. I could go on, but rest assured I have loved this journey through the "Great things of God!"
This week we will explore the Great Commandment from Matthew 28. I could preach about evangelism ... God commands us to GO. I could preach about how Jesus imparts His authority to people like you and me, His Church. I could preach about some who doubted and failed to grasp the blessing of belief. But I will focus on something in this passage that is often overlooked. Jesus did say "make disciples." He did say "go." He did say "baptize." But He also commanded us to teach people to do the things he said. This is often missed in the missional and evangelical parts of the Great Commission. We are to teach!
This should energize all of you who are part of the teaching ministry at AUMC. John teaches on Wednesday nights. All of our Sunday morning teachers follow this command. The times I embark on a teaching passage I am hopefully teaching the people what God has said, most times through Jesus. The Great Commandment is part external, going and winning. But it is also internal, teaching, growing and equipping. Let's check it out Sunday! Randy
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