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Chapter 28
The Lord Jesus is the resurrected Lord who first appeared to the women and his disciples and taught them about the Great Commission.Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
(Matthew 28:18-20, KJV)
Jesus’ Great Commission was not only spoken to his disciples at that time, but also to us today. It remains valid today, and this mission must be passed down and continued by believers throughout the ages until Christ returns!
After Christians are baptized and make a covenant with the Lord, they are all disciples of the Lord and have the responsibility to obey and fulfill the Great Commission entrusted to them by the Lord, not just the responsibility of pastors and leaders.
May God help me understand His will, be willing to follow in the Lord's footsteps, pay the price, live for the Lord, and fulfill His commission!
W3D1
Chapter 26
Verses 6-13 mention a woman pouring very expensive perfume on Jesus, which the disciples believed...
It was a "waste," yet Jesus called it a beautiful thing! The disciples' values were worlds apart from this woman's.
The grace and redemption God has given us so freely, and the fact that He gave His life for us, is something we could not repay even if we offered up everything we had and our whole being, let alone a bottle of perfume.
W3D1
Chapter 25
1) God wants us to expand His kingdom, not to be like the servant who received a thousand pieces of silver, who knew the Lord's will but did not obey it, did not take active action to spread the gospel, but instead protected himself, kept the gospel to himself, and did not have mercy on or bless others to fulfill God's great commission.
I pray that God will help me to know Him more, understand His will, be sensitive to the needs of those around me, extend a helping hand in time, spread love, and sow the seeds of the gospel anytime and anywhere.2) For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. (Matthew 25:29)
Those who obey God's commands and actively spread the gospel will receive more resources from God, while those who are wicked and lazy will have even their Lord taken away.3) The King will answer, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ (Matthew 25:40)
I pray that God will help me to pay attention to the vulnerable groups around me, and to take Jesus as my example. I should not only care for and sympathize with them, but also take practical actions to help them, which is what pleases God.
W2D6
Chapter 24
Before Christ's second coming, there will be many signs and false prophets deceiving people. But those who persevere to the end will be saved. This gospel of the kingdom will be preached throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
(Matthew 24:13-14, KJV)
We do not know when the end times will come; only our Heavenly Father knows. Therefore, we must always be vigilant, prepare ourselves, be faithful and good servants of the Lord, and be ready to welcome His coming at any unexpected time, becoming God's children who are worthy of our respect.Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things happen. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.”
(Matthew 24:34-35, KJV)
W2D5
Chapter 21
Only those who bear good fruit will enter the Kingdom of God. The Pharisees, though outwardly pious, are corrupt at heart, and the Kingdom of God will be taken from them.
Remind yourself to be consistent in word and deed, not only to obey God's will but also to put it into practice, to be the light and salt of the Lord, and to be a blessing to others!
W2D4
Chapter 19
Everyone wants to enter the Kingdom of Heaven and gain eternal life, but there is a price to pay. Worldly riches, power, and status will become obstacles for us, which we cannot overcome on our own, but with God, all things are possible.
I pray that God will help me increase my faith, grant me wisdom and strength from Him to overcome earthly temptations, to be willing to deny myself, to love my neighbor as myself, to accumulate wealth in heaven, and to please God!Chapter 20
God's grace is not something that comes on a first-come, first-served basis or that is earned through hard work; rather, it is distributed by God according to His own will, and we receive it freely.
I pray that God will help me not to compare myself to others or complain that God is unfair. God is the most just and upright, and He owes no one anything. In God's eyes, I am an unworthy sinner, but He still has mercy on me, loves me to the end, and freely bestows His grace upon me. As long as I believe in Him, I will receive great grace! Thank you, Lord, for your election and grace!
W2D3
Chapter 17
Jesus performed so many miracles, and his disciples saw him transfigured on the mountain, yet they still lacked the faith to believe that Jesus was the Messiah and Savior. They preferred to believe what people said and what happened in the world, neglecting the hope of the Kingdom of Heaven, and their hearts remained troubled.
I pray that God will help me to fix my eyes on Jesus, to put Christ first, to be mindful of the things of the Kingdom of Heaven, and not to be disturbed or distracted by people or things on earth. I pray that I can distinguish right from wrong, hold fast to the truth, and not be close to God with my mouth but far away from Him in my heart. Then I will surely receive the Father's reward!Chapter 18
I pray that God will help me to be humble and obedient like a child, to trust in Him simply. God values our hearts, not our appearance, knowledge, or wealth.
Thank God for accepting and forgiving me, forgiving my transgressions time and time again. I pray that God will increase my strength and faith so that I can also forgive those who have offended and hurt me, not just once, but seventy times seven. This is something that cannot be done by man, but only by God.