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March 29. Read Matthew 28. The Great Commission.
In Matthew's story of Jesus, these are His parting words to His eleven remaining disciples. Verses 18–20 are often called the "Great Commission" because Jesus is sending His hand-chosen disciples out into the world to accomplish a specific mission: Make more disciples.
Jesus' command is to make "disciples." A disciple is someone who becomes like his or her master by living in a servant relationship to him. They learn from and submit to that person's example. That's what each of the eleven disciples hearing this for the first time had done in answer to Jesus' call. It is now what they will invite others to participate in from around the world.
Reflect: What does the Great Commission reflect about God’s heart for people? In what ways are you taking the Great Commission to heart to impact your neighborhood, city, nation, and world?
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