Matthew 28:16-20
16-17Meanwhile, the eleven disciples were on their way to Galilee, headed for the mountain Jesus had set for their reunion. The moment they saw him they worshiped him. Some, though, held back, not sure about worship, about risking themselves totally.
18-20Jesus, undeterred, went right ahead and gave his charge: “God authorized and commanded me to commission you: Go out and train everyone you meet, far and near, in this way of life, marking them by baptism in the threefold name: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Then instruct them in the practice of all I have commanded you. I’ll be with you as you do this, day after day after day, right up to the end of the age.”
You have probably heard of Jesus’ last command. It is His confident command to His disciples to make disciples. But did you know that there is a second command in these final verses of Matthew.
The last last command may be the more important of the two. It is the command to pay attention, heed, remember. In many translations it reads simply “Lo.” Jesus wants us to pay careful attention to His promise to never leave the side of those who accept the challenge of making disciples.
dave aucremann 