Daily Worship (Jan 5)
Day 1
Matthew 28:18–20 (NIV)
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
In His final words before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave His disciples—and us—a clear mission: make disciples of all nations. This mission is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or spiritual “experts.” It’s a call for every believer, every member of God’s spiritual family.
Jesus outlines three key strategies for fulfilling this mission: Go, Baptize, and Teach. Going calls us to be intentional in pursuing people where they are. Baptizing reminds us that the Gospel is an invitation into God’s family. Teaching emphasizes that discipleship isn’t complete without obedience to Christ’s commands.
At the heart of this command is a promise: “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” The mission Jesus gives us is daunting, but we are not sent alone. His authority backs our mission, and His presence empowers our efforts.
This passage challenges us to view our lives through the lens of discipleship. Are we living intentionally? Are we inviting others into the family of God? Are we investing in others by teaching them to follow Jesus?
COMMA Study Questions:
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for calling me into Your spiritual family and for entrusting me with Your mission. Help me to live intentionally, invite boldly, and teach faithfully. Remind me daily that Your authority and presence empower me to make disciples. Amen.
18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
In His final words before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave His disciples—and us—a clear mission: make disciples of all nations. This mission is not reserved for pastors, missionaries, or spiritual “experts.” It’s a call for every believer, every member of God’s spiritual family.
Jesus outlines three key strategies for fulfilling this mission: Go, Baptize, and Teach. Going calls us to be intentional in pursuing people where they are. Baptizing reminds us that the Gospel is an invitation into God’s family. Teaching emphasizes that discipleship isn’t complete without obedience to Christ’s commands.
At the heart of this command is a promise: “I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” The mission Jesus gives us is daunting, but we are not sent alone. His authority backs our mission, and His presence empowers our efforts.
This passage challenges us to view our lives through the lens of discipleship. Are we living intentionally? Are we inviting others into the family of God? Are we investing in others by teaching them to follow Jesus?
COMMA Study Questions:
- Context: Why is this passage significant in the life and mission of the early church?
- Observation: What does it mean that Jesus has “all authority in heaven and on earth”?
- Meaning: Why are going, baptizing, and teaching essential for making disciples?
- Main Idea: How does Jesus’ promise of His presence give us confidence in fulfilling this mission?
- Application: Which part of the Great Commission do you need to focus on this week—going, inviting, or teaching?
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, thank You for calling me into Your spiritual family and for entrusting me with Your mission. Help me to live intentionally, invite boldly, and teach faithfully. Remind me daily that Your authority and presence empower me to make disciples. Amen.
Day 2
Acts 1:6-8 (NIV)
6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave His disciples a final promise and command: they would receive power from the Holy Spirit and become His witnesses to the ends of the earth. This wasn’t just a task for the original disciples; it’s a calling for every believer. The word witness implies both telling and showing—proclaiming the Gospel with our words and demonstrating it with our lives.
Notice the progression: Jerusalem (close to home), Judea and Samaria (nearby but different), and to the ends of the earth (far away). The mission starts where we are but doesn’t stop there. And the power to fulfill this mission doesn’t come from us—it comes from the Holy Spirit.
We are not called to rely on our own strength but to depend on God’s Spirit. Without the Spirit, our mission is impossible. With the Spirit, the Gospel reaches hearts, breaks barriers, and transforms lives.
COMMA Study Questions:
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, empower me to be a bold and faithful witness for Christ. Help me to share the Gospel with those around me and to trust in Your strength, not my own. Use me to bring Your truth to my “Jerusalem,” my “Judea,” and beyond. Amen.
6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Before ascending into heaven, Jesus gave His disciples a final promise and command: they would receive power from the Holy Spirit and become His witnesses to the ends of the earth. This wasn’t just a task for the original disciples; it’s a calling for every believer. The word witness implies both telling and showing—proclaiming the Gospel with our words and demonstrating it with our lives.
Notice the progression: Jerusalem (close to home), Judea and Samaria (nearby but different), and to the ends of the earth (far away). The mission starts where we are but doesn’t stop there. And the power to fulfill this mission doesn’t come from us—it comes from the Holy Spirit.
We are not called to rely on our own strength but to depend on God’s Spirit. Without the Spirit, our mission is impossible. With the Spirit, the Gospel reaches hearts, breaks barriers, and transforms lives.
COMMA Study Questions:
- Context: Who is Jesus speaking to in this passage, and what is the significance of His words in the broader story of Acts?
- Observation: What role does the Holy Spirit play in empowering believers for the mission?
- Meaning: Why does Jesus specify the locations (Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, ends of the earth)?
- Main Idea: What does it mean to be a witness for Christ in both word and action?
- Application: Where is your “Jerusalem”? Who around you needs to hear the Gospel today?
Prayer:
Holy Spirit, empower me to be a bold and faithful witness for Christ. Help me to share the Gospel with those around me and to trust in Your strength, not my own. Use me to bring Your truth to my “Jerusalem,” my “Judea,” and beyond. Amen.
Day 3
2 Timothy 2:1-2 (NIV)
1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
Paul’s instruction to Timothy highlights the multiplicative nature of discipleship. Discipleship isn’t just about gathering information or growing in knowledge—it’s about passing on what we’ve learned to others who can continue the process.
Notice the chain: Paul → Timothy → Faithful men → Others. The Gospel isn’t meant to stop with us; it’s meant to flow through us. Discipleship is about investing intentionally in others, teaching them to obey Christ’s commands, and equipping them to teach others as well.
We all have a role in this chain. Maybe you’re at the beginning—learning and being discipled. Or maybe you’re in the middle—teaching someone younger in the faith. Wherever you are, the mission is clear: be faithful to receive, apply, and pass on the Gospel.
COMMA Study Questions:
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for those who have invested in my faith journey. Help me to be faithful in passing on what I’ve learned to others. Show me someone I can disciple, encourage, and equip to follow You more closely. Amen.
1 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others.
Paul’s instruction to Timothy highlights the multiplicative nature of discipleship. Discipleship isn’t just about gathering information or growing in knowledge—it’s about passing on what we’ve learned to others who can continue the process.
Notice the chain: Paul → Timothy → Faithful men → Others. The Gospel isn’t meant to stop with us; it’s meant to flow through us. Discipleship is about investing intentionally in others, teaching them to obey Christ’s commands, and equipping them to teach others as well.
We all have a role in this chain. Maybe you’re at the beginning—learning and being discipled. Or maybe you’re in the middle—teaching someone younger in the faith. Wherever you are, the mission is clear: be faithful to receive, apply, and pass on the Gospel.
COMMA Study Questions:
- Context: Why is Paul instructing Timothy to focus on passing down what he’s learned?
- Observation: What kind of people is Timothy instructed to entrust with teaching others?
- Meaning: Why is it important for discipleship to be passed on from generation to generation?
- Main Idea: How does intentional discipleship create spiritual multiplication in the Church?
- Application: Who are you investing in spiritually right now? Who might God be calling you to disciple?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for those who have invested in my faith journey. Help me to be faithful in passing on what I’ve learned to others. Show me someone I can disciple, encourage, and equip to follow You more closely. Amen.
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