16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted!18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. 19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. 20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” MATTHEW 28:16-20 NLT

Who might become a disciple of Jesus because of your obedience to these words of Jesus?

To live on mission means…

God will use my imperfections to accomplish his mission

The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus. ACTS 4:13 NLT

Imperfect disciples can still make real disciples

I join God in the work he is already doing

But Jesus replied, “My Father is always working, and so am I.” JOHN 5:17 NLT

Wherever I am, God has sent me there

Again he said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I am sending you.” JOHN 20:21 NLT

God has sent me…

To those nearest me
To my neighbors
To my workplace

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