In some of his last words, in Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus gave a clear mission to his disciples: to make more disciples of all people groups until the end of the age. As it is easy for the church to get distracted from our mission by many other good activities, Jesus’ words refocus us and send us out. Today’s sermon reviews not only what our mission is but also ways we can accomplish it in our daily lives.
Paul praised God the Father for choosing us and predestining us to be his children.
In response to King Saul’s second major error and his excuse, Samuel famously declared that to obey is better than sacrifice.
Although sin twists the law for evil purposes, the law itself is good.
