The Risen Christ and His Divine Mandate (Matthew 28:16-20)

I. The Goal – Disciple-making (Matt. 28:17-18)

1. Great recognition of Christ’s authority (Matt. 28:18)
2. Bold and clear global strategy (Matt. 28:19; Luke 9:23; John 10:1-18; Matt. 10:34-39)
3. Clear global outreach – “all nations” (Matt. 28:19)

II. Desired Fruit – Baptizing Believers (Matt. 28:19-20)

1. Distinguishes the Christian (Matt. 28:19; Acts 2:41)
2. Relationship to the Trinity – “[I]n the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” (Matt. 28:19)

III. Method of Multiplication – Teaching Disciples

1. Ongoing work – “Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you” (Matt. 28:20)
2. Thorough work – “All that I commanded you”
3. Specific work – “whatsoever I have commanded you” (Matt. 28:20; Jn. 8:31-32)