Friends, this post was first published in September of 2020. The Great Commission of Christ begins with the assurance of His authority and ends with the assurance of His presence. It should be noted that His presence is not simply a comforting thought. His… Continue Reading "Disciple! Presence"

Friends, this post was first published in September of 2020. The idea of “Teaching” in the Great Commission is an ongoing, never ceasing education and edifying of those being discipled. In Greek, the word teaching is written as a present participle indicating it is… Continue Reading "Disciple! Educate"

Friends, this post was first published in August of 2020. Part of disciple-ing others is helping them connect with Christ’s death and resurrection. This is precisely what happened with Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch in Acts 8:26-40. As Philip was going, he met a… Continue Reading "Disciple! Newness of Life"

Friends, this post was first published in August of 2020. We may only disciple another for Christ on Christ’s terms and by His strategy. The “disciple” stipulation is not an addition to Jesus’ Commission it is the very command itself. The Great Commission does… Continue Reading "Disciple! Imperative"

Along a dark and gloomy path I groped beneath the shades of death; No hope beyond my dying breath, Till light from the Savior came.   Refrain: In the light of God, Now my soul is singing, all, all is bright; In the light… Continue Reading "In The Light of God"

Quinoa soup with beef Serves: 8-10 people. Seven out of seven Downing family members enjoy this delicious soup. Ingredients 2 tbs butter 10 cups of water 4  minced garlic cloves 1 diced white onion 2 peeled and diced tomatoes 1 tsp of ground achiote… Continue Reading "Quinoa Soup With Beef"

Friends, this post was first published in August of 2020. “All nations” is the field of concern the Great Commission gives to Christians. Remember, the One who gave us this Commission had no budget, building, hymnal, or theology textbook. Simply, by His authority He… Continue Reading "Disciple! Where"

Friends, this post was first published in August of 2020. “All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy… Continue Reading "Disciple! Engage"

Friends, this post was first published in August of 2020. Matthew’s account of the Great Commission leaves little room for interpretation. The words are not unclear. In them, we find exactly what Jesus expects from His followers. He gave a specific pedagogy that is… Continue Reading "Disciple! Who"

Friends, this post was first published in July of 2020. Jesus wraps His Missionary enterprise, His disciple-making Commission in the power of His authority. Time and geography have not abated the authority with which Christ sends us into the world. We are to undertake… Continue Reading "Disciple! Assurance"