Matthew 28:16-20

When we come to the end of most stories we hear a “The End.” Matthew makes sure you realize that this is not the end. It is the last few verses of his Gospel, but the story, the work of Christ, and Christ’s interaction with people does not end with the Gospel. Matthew makes sure we know that it is until “the end of the ages.”

Not only does the Resurrected Christ tell us that this story will continue through the ages, Christ emphatically says “I will be with you.” Matthew is giving us a story that comforts us. Christ is with us.

The task is also never-ending, Christ is with us when we take this Good News to all nations. This Good News is for all peoples, they are to become just like the Apostles that Jesus originally gives this task to. They too will become disciples, they too will be baptized, they too will obey the instruction that is to love God and neighbor.

This Sunday’s sermon will examine the greatness of the Great Commission. The last two sermons in April will be from the book of Acts. These will examine the barriers that are destroyed by the gospel and the distinction of the gospel message from the idolatry of this world.

Pastor Greg