Christ's Great Commission to the Church (from Luke)

Matthew closes his Gospel with Christ's Great Commission given to the Church. The Apostles who receive the Commission represent the Church, and it is then through the local churches that the Commission has been and is to be carried out: by the authority and presence of Christ to make disciples from all nations and of all peoples by going, baptizing, and teaching them; planting churches to continue the work and Commission as they go.

In Luke's recording of Christ's Commission to the Church (and His teaching surrounding that charge), we are given more information and encouragement still to go: we go not only by the authority and charge of Christ, but also by the power of His Word, His Gospel, and His Spirit.

I. Gospel Preparation (vv44-45) [Settled in Word]
---A. Prepares with Reminder (v44a) [will no longer be with them]
---B. Prepares with Word (vv44b-45) [authority of Word always with them]
II. Gospel Proclamation (vv46-48) [Simplicity & Scope of Gospel]
---A. Simplicity and Necessity of Gospel (vv46-47a)
------1. Necessary for Christ to suffer & rise
------2. Necessary to repentant for remission of sins
------3. Necessary to preach this!
---B. Scope of the Gospel (vv47b-48) [to all nations, as Scriptures said]
III. Gospel Provision (v49) [sustained by Spirit]