15 Feb 2015

OUR MISSION? THE GREAT COMMISSION (Acts 14)

A. THE ACTION

1. In Iconium (v1-7)

Proclamation leads to persecution

 

2. In Lystra and Derbe (v8-20)

Miracles lead to misunderstanding

 

3. On the return journey (v21-28)

a) Encouraging the disciples

b) Equipping the churches

c) Extolling the Lord

 

B. THE APPLICATION

1. “… go, make disciples of all nations …”

Same message – Different methods

 

2. “… teaching them to obey …”

Apostolic Insight and Pastoral Oversight

 

3. “… I am with you always …”

Grace from God – Glory to God

 

GLORIFY – EDIFY – MULTIPLY