Think of this, imagine this, grab this.

I know less than I, the living risen Son of God,

am with you.

Isn't that great?

I mean, I wouldn't want to do this on my own, would you?

One business has these words on its website.

Woe to that company that loses sight of its mission statement,

for it has taken the first step on the slippery slope to failure.

Well, in a similar way, Woe to the Christian who forgets his unique mission,

namely the Great Commission, Jesus' command to go into all the world and make disciples.

Question is, how does that lofty call to action,

connect with the ordinary responsibilities you have,

working and running errands and going to school?

John MacArthur is tackling that practical question in his current study on Grace to you,

titled The Great Commission.

Today you'll see what successful evangelism looks like and what it doesn't look like.

So turn to Matthew chapter 28 as John begins the lesson.

We're reminded that the statement make disciples is the heart of our calling,

that we're in the world to do that, that teaching and preaching and praise,

fellowship, all of those things which we cherish and hold dear to us,

are only means to an end.

They are only elements of preparation for the real task,

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