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TOPIC: THE COMMAND IS TO MAKE DISCIPLES, NOT
CONVERTS. FRIDAY AUGUST 11
TEXT: MARK 16:15-20
KEY VERSE: “Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen
you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your
fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he
may give it you.” (John 15:16).
The
Great Commission is all inclusive. The scope is the world, covering all peoples
and tribes and nations. These have their norms and traditions, life styles and
inclinations. We should preach with the aim of converting those we preach to.
This is achieved by lifting up Jesus before man, telling them the truth,
bringing them to repentance and faith in Christ.
God
expects us to mature those who have accepted the gospel of Christ and make them
conform to the image of Christ. Our aim is to do the following:
·
Dissolve
the convert’s man-made traditions, human philosophies and conform him to
biblical doctrine and standard.
·
Change
his personal, family and tribal inclinations to the inclination and orientation
of the new man in Christ.
·
Change
his outward comportment and make him comply to biblical standard of Christian
dressing.
·
Remove
his heart from the pleasures of this world and make him heaven-focused.
·
Establish
him in the word to enable him live a life of holiness.
·
Make
him know how to personally love the Lord, commune with the Lord and be in
increasing fellowship with Him.
·
Train
him on soul-winning to enable him convert and disciple others as service to the
Lord in hope of eternal rewards.
“Go
ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father,
and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things
whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the
end of the world. Amen.” (Mathew 28:19-20).
The
Great Commission is an urgent assignment. Let all hands be on deck.
Thought for the Day:
I will make you fishers of men.
Song for the
Day:
Here am I, send me.
#horemow.
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