"GO"

For some reason or another Christians have changed the commission of spreading the Good News of Jesus from “go” to “come”. We build nice, fancy church buildings and meeting halls then say to the world, “Come and hear about Jesus!” It’s a noteworthy invitation no doubt but how does it compare to the biblical instruction?

  • “Go” tell what great things the Lord has done – Mark 5:19

  • “Go” and tell these thing to the brethren – Acts 12:17

  • “Go”, I sent you out as lambs among wolves – Luke 10:3

  • “Go” and bring forth fruit – John 15:16

  • “Go” and do as the Good Samaritan – Luke 10:37

  • “Go” in to all the world and preach the gospel – Mark 16:15

  • “Go” and make disciples and baptize them – Matthew 28:19

It’s easy to see that we are to “go” and take the message to the people rather than expecting them to come to us.

Jay Launius 2019, Maud church of Christ, Maud, Texas