Following Jesus in Baptism & Life

Matthew 28:16-20 ESV

Why do men, women, and children seek

?

1. The authoritative Creator and King

us to follow Him. v.18
a. He

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all things. John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-16
b. The seas, sickness, and demons

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Him. Matthew 4:23-24, 8:26
c. He

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sins and

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the dead. Mt. 9:1-3, Jn 11:43-44, 1 Cor.15
d. He currently holds the

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together. Hebrews 1:1-3a
e. He will be worshiped

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as King. Daniel 7:14, 2 Samuel 7:16, Rev. 11:15

2.

is an integral part of following Jesus. vv.19-20a
a. All nations = every

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of the world Acts 1:8, Revelation 7:9-10
b. Baptism should make us think of “

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&

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.”
- The death of Jesus Christ and of a believer’s sinful

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- This doesn’t mean sinning has

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.
- It does mean sin’s

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has been completely paid.
- All believers

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to the Kingdom and family of God.
c. Teaching involves

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knowledge and obedience.

3. Jesus will never

those who follow Him. v.20b
Faith involves knowing Jesus by

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and

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His Word.

4. The eternal tragedy of

and rejection. vv.16-17
“To be too great a sceptic is not a sign of greatness, for it is easier and less laborious to doubt than to discover truth.” — Geoffrey Jefferson, Professor of Neurosurgery, Manchester University

Application:
A. Give Jesus your sin and shame to receive a new life of

.
- Be

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with Jesus through baptism.
- A new

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& a new spirit are freely given. Jer 17:9-10, Ez 36:26
- Enjoy

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and abundant living with Jesus.
B. Embody a Christian attitude of “go

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” everyday!