Be the Church - Softcover

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Matthew 28:19-20 is referred to as the Great Commission. It is the last two verses of the book of Matthew. Jesus has already risen from the dead, and He gets the disciples together for some final words. It is a coach’s last pep talk as the players enter the arena for a big game. He says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

It is these verses that are the basis for who we are as the Church: The Church exists to glorify God by reaching the world, gathering with the saints, and growing in the Word.

This mission seems quite clear from Jesus’ words:

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations,” (glorify God by reaching the world)

“baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,” (glorify God by gathering with the saints)

“teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age” (glorify God by growing in the Word).

The next step while growing involves serving. It is important that one realize that believers do not “go to church.” We are the church – Christ’s body. We need to stop focusing on going to church and emphasize being the Church.

Be The Church covers the mission of the Church (Reach, Gather, Grow), but it also challenges believers to get involved and Join The Team (JTT). Since the Great Commission was given by Jesus instructing believers as a coach would in a pep talk, this implies that believers are part of the team and need to play their part or position.

Be The Church consists of six study guides for personal or group discussion and thirty-eight devotions covering the mission of the Church. Be The Church reminds the believer to focus on essentials and listen to their calling by God.

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