The Second Greatest Commission

DAY 331
8-31-10
2 TIMOTHY 1-4


Good Morning!

When Jesus gave the “great commission” in Matthew 28:18-20, he set into motion the salvation of the world.

"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."

The sacrificial death of Jesus on the cross was not going to save sinners until they heard and responded to the gospel message that Jesus saves through faith in his death, burial, and resurrection. The disciples of Jesus had to take this message to all those who needed saving. This is why it is the great commission – the scope and scale is huge!

As the great commission was being implemented, another commission was set into motion. It hits closer to home. It’s a part of Jesus’ commission; but it gives another way the gospel would be preached – one person at a time. When one hears the message and is saved, then he will tell another; who in turn will tell another; and so on.

2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others.

One soul at a time, the message of salvation goes into our world. Teach people who will teach people who will teach people.

Barry