Matthew 28 – An example of Jesus

“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.”

We are to share Christ with all the world. That doesn’t mean that I personally must tell every person on the earth about Jesus (although that would be really cool if I could). Rather, it means that I am responsible for sharing Jesus with the world I interact with everyday.

I need to be an example of Jesus to the kids at youth group on Wednesdays. I need to be an example of Jesus to the people I sit around at work. I need to be an example of Jesus to the people in my various fantasy football leagues. I need to be an example of Jesus at the restaurants and coffee shops at which I spend time. I need to be an example of Jesus to the people at church. I need to be an example of Jesus to the people with whom I golf, play softball, or workout. I need to be an example of Jesus to the people I sit next to at the basketball game (and the referees officiating). I need to be an example of Jesus to the people I walk past at the library, or on the street. I need to be an example of Jesus to my kids, and the neighborhood kids. I need to be an example of Jesus to my neighbors.

The first impression of Jesus many people will have is the impression we give them.

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A Prayer

Provider God,

May your name be praised throughout the earth. May the world be transformed to be more like your kingdom. May your will be done by all who call upon your name. May we listen to your desires and follow your leading. May we be obedient to your direction. Keep us from our selfish desires. Soften our hearts and enable us to forgive. Clean us of all bitterness, anger and deceit. Please provide for our needs and let us be satisfied in your provisioning. Keep us from our destructive habits and build up constructive, Christ-centered, holy habits in our lives. The earth is a part of your kingdom and we are your subjects. You are all powerful and we ask that you allow us to minister to others. You are glorious forever. Reveal your glory to us today.

Kyrie, eleison.
Christe, eleison.
Kyrie, eleison.

Gloria in excelsis Deo,
et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Laudamus te. Benedicimus te.
Adoramus te. Glorificamus te.
Gratias agimus tibi propter magnam gloriam tuam.
Domine Deus, Rex coelestis,
Deus Pater omnipotens,
Domine Fili unigenite, Iesu Christe;
Domine Deus, Agnus Dei, Filius Patris;
qui tollis peccata mundi,
miserere nobis;
qui tollis peccata mundi,
suscipe deprecationem nostrum;
qui sedes ad dexteram Patris,
miserere nobis.
Quoniam tu solus Sanctus,
tu colus Dominus,
tu solus Altissimus, Iesu Christe.
Cum Sancto Spiritu in gloria Dei Patris.
Amen.

Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem coeli et terrae, visibilium omnium, et invisibilium.
Et in unum Dominum Iesum Christum Filium Dei unigenitum.
Et ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula.
Deum de Deo, lumen de lumine, Deum verum de Deo vero.
Genitum, non factum, consubstantialem Patri: per quem onmia facta sunt.
Qui propter nos homines et propter nostram salutem descendit de coelis.
Et incarnatus est de Spiritu Sancto ex Maria Virgine:
et homo factus est.
Crucifixus etiam pro nobis: sub Pontio Pilato passus, et sepultus est.
Et resurrexit tertia die, secundum Scripturas.
Et ascendit in coelum: sedet ad dexteram Patris.
Et iterum venturus est cum gloria judicare vivos et mortuos:
cujus regni non erit finis.
Et in Spiritum Sanctum, Dominum et vivificantem:
qui ex Patre Filioque procedit.
Qui cum Patre et Filio simul adoratur et conglorificatur:
qui locutus est per Prophetas.
Et unam sanctam catholicam et apostlicam Ecclesiam.
Confiteor unum baptisma in remissionem peccatorum.
Et exspecto resurrectionem mortuorum.
Et vitam venturi saeculi. Amen.

Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth:
Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua.
Hosanna in excelsis.
Benedictus quit venit in nomine Domini:
Hosanna in excelsis.

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, dona nobis pacem.

Thank you God. Amen.

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