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Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe, we’re examining something extraordinary happening across our nation and around the world that you may have missed amidst all the headlines. While much of the media focuses on division, conflict, and cultural decline, there’s actually an incredible movement of God happening right under our noses. Young people—particularly young men—are turning to Christ in remarkable numbers.  After decades of studies showing Christianity in decline, we’re witnessing what looks like the start of a spiritual resurgence.  We’re going to explore what that means for all of us. It’s a powerful discussion about God’s work in the next generation.

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Colossians 2 warns against being swayed by deceptive teachings

that are not centered on Christ. Paul emphasizes the fullness of

deity in Jesus and the spiritual circumcision believers undergo

through faith. He also addresses legalism, asceticism and the

worship of angels, insisting that such practices detract from the

simplicity and completeness of salvation through Christ alone

Jack hates school. The lectures on algebra, grammar, and the periodic table bore him. But he loves building houses. His father takes him to work in the summer, and Jack can’t get enough. He’s only sixteen but he knows about cement, shingles, and how to frame a wall. What’s the difference between school and construction? Love. Jack loves one and not the other. His love fuels knowledge.

As believers in Jesus, we’re to “love the truth” (2 Thessalonians 2:10). Paul says a satanic figure will use “signs and wonders” (v. 9) to deceive “those who are perishing” (v. 10). Why are they perishing? “They refused to love the truth and so be saved” (v. 10). Their failure to love the truth blinds them from knowing it. They’ll be duped (v. 11).

What do we know? That important question depends on a more basic one: what do we love? Our passions incline our heart and direct our mind. We cherish what we love. We protect it and seek more of it. If we love truth and wisdom we’ll search for them as precious gold (Proverbs 4:7-9). They’ll guard us. “Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you” (4:6).

What is true wisdom? Jesus says it’s Him. “I am the way and the truth and the life” (John 14:6). Our most important question is who do we love? Love Jesus and you’ll learn His way. He’ll guard your life by guiding you into His truth.

Sermon Overview

Scripture Passage: Matthew 28:18-20

Jesus’ final words spoken on Earth were His marching orders for His Church. No one is omitted from the Great Commission; it is an all-inclusive command, and the mandate is active today.

Matthew 28:18 says, “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ‘All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”

As we fulfill the Great Commission, we are to employ all power.

Our Lord has given us every sufficiency we need in this mission.

Adrian Rogers says, “Those early Christians had something that swords couldn’t kill, water couldn’t drown, fire couldn’t burn, and jails couldn’t hold. There was no power able to stand against them because the authority of the Lord was with them.”

This power is described as sovereign authority from the Lord; its domain is endless, reaching from realm to realm, on Earth and in the heavenlies. This power transcends culture, creed, race, and time.

Jesus dispersed this power, through the Holy Spirit, as He ascended to Heaven. This power enlightens us, energizes us, and encourages us as we carry out the Great Commission.

We are also meant to evangelize all nations.

Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” (Matthew 28:19).

We’ve been commissioned to make disciples everywhere we go. Nobody is left out, nor overlooked—all are lost without Jesus, so we are meant to bring them to Him, whether they are across the world or across the street.

Third, we are commissioned to edify all believers.

“...teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you…” (Matthew 28:20a).

Once we’ve evangelized, we must baptize new believers and get them plugged into a church. Once you become a disciple of Jesus, you are to become a disciple-maker.

Finally, we are to endure all the ages.

“...and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20b).

Jesus Christ is still with us, even now. The Great Commission promises us power, but also promises us His presence. God is on the move: all power, all nations, all commandments, always.

Apply it to your life

Are you committed to the Great Commission? Are you making disciples that make disciples? Ask the Lord to ignite your passion to bring the lost to Jesus Christ.

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