NOW GET GOING!

Finally we reach the end of Matthew’s account... and he doesn’t disappoint!

Remember that Man facing crucifixion with ALL stacked against Him? Not only do we find Jesus the Messiah still in control but we see who He really is – God to be worshipped!  Alas some disciples still have doubts after Jesus had promised 3 times to rise from the dead.

Yes, Jesus Christ is not only omniscient (all-knowing in the fulfilment of prophecy) but now we see...

• “ALL power is given to Me in heaven and in earth” (omnipotent - all powerful) and...
• “with you ALWAYS, even to the end of the world”  (omnipresent)

Notice where Matthew leaves the rejected Messiah - in Galilee, waiting for His people Israel to accept Him.

In the meantime, where does that leave us?

"I baptise you in the Name..."

• Get going guys!...
• “teach ALL nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”  ...and here’s the bit that gets overlooked...
• "Teaching them to observe ALL things whatsoever I have commanded you”
  Yes, there’s to be some discipline too!