🛑 YOU'LL WANT TO SEE THIS🛑 THE GREAT COMMISSION: GO, MAKE DISCIPLES, AND POINT PEOPLE TO JESUS “Go and make disciples of all the nations…” — Matthew 28:19 What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus? It means more than simply believing that Jesus exists. It means following Him. Learning from Him. Obeying Him. Loving what He loves. Turning away from sin. Growing in His Word. And helping others discover the same hope we have found in Him. This is at the heart of what Jesus commanded His followers after His resurrection: the Great Commission. 📖 JESUS GAVE US A MISSION After Jesus rose from the dead, He gathered His disciples and gave them a clear command: “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations…” — Matthew 28:18–19 NLT Notice where Jesus begins: “All authority has been given to Me.” The Great Commission isn’t ultimately about our authority, our platform, our ministry, or our ability. It’s about the authority of Jesus. We don’t go because we are impressive. We don’t preach because we have everything figured out. We don’t make disciples because we are perfect. We go because Jesus commanded us. And He is the One who has all authority. 🌎 GO Jesus said: “Therefore, go…” Going can mean crossing an ocean to reach another nation. But it can also mean walking across the street. It can mean speaking to a coworker. Encouraging a hurting friend. Sharing your testimony. Praying with someone. Serving someone who is struggling. Opening the Bible with someone who wants to know God. The mission field isn’t limited to a church building or a foreign country. Wherever Jesus has placed you, you have opportunities to represent Him. You don’t have to wait until you have a large platform. You don’t need thousands of followers. You don’t need a ministry title. You simply need to be willing to say: “Jesus, send me.” ✝️ SHARE THE GOSPEL The Great Commission includes proclaiming the good news. Humanity is separated from God by sin. But God loved us so much that He sent His Son. Jesus lived without sin, died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. Through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, we can receive forgiveness and reconciliation with God. That is not merely positive encouragement. That is the Gospel. And the Gospel is too important to keep to ourselves. Paul wrote: “For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes…” — Romans 1:16 NLT We share the Gospel because people need Jesus. Not because we want attention. Not because we want arguments. Not because we want to win internet debates. Because Jesus saves. 💧 BAPTIZE Jesus continued: “Baptize them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” — Matthew 28:19 NLT Baptism doesn’t replace faith in Christ or become a work by which we earn salvation. Instead, baptism is an important act of obedience and a public identification with Jesus. A disciple doesn’t merely hear Jesus’ words. A disciple responds to Jesus. 📖 TEACH Then Jesus gave another part of the command: “Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.” — Matthew 28:20 NLT This is where discipleship goes deeper. Evangelism isn’t the finish line. Someone may hear the Gospel today and begin following Jesus—but they still need to grow. They need Scripture. They need prayer. They need Christian community. They need encouragement. They need correction. They need to learn what it means to surrender their lives to Christ. They need to learn how to recognize false teaching and test everything against God’s Word. They need to learn how to forgive. How to love. How to serve. How to resist temptation. How to walk by the Spirit. How to persevere when following Jesus becomes difficult. We don’t make disciples by teaching people to follow us. We make disciples by teaching them to follow Jesus. 🔥 DISCIPLESHIP MEANS OBEDIENCE Jesus didn’t say merely to teach people everything He commanded. He said to teach them “to obey” those commands. That’s important. Biblical discipleship isn’t simply collecting Bible knowledge. We can know Scripture and still refuse to obey it. Jesus said: “If you love me, obey my commandments.” — John 14:15 NLT Following Jesus involves surrender. It involves repentance. It involves obedience. It involves allowing the Holy Spirit to transform us from the inside out. None of this means Christians become perfect overnight. Being born again doesn’t mean we suddenly become flawless. It means God begins changing our direction. We stumble. We repent. We get back up. We grow. We keep following Jesus. ❤️ TRUTH AND LOVE BELONG TOGETHER When we share Jesus with others, we should never forget that biblical truth and biblical love aren’t enemies. Jesus was full of grace and truth. We should speak the truth in love. That means we don’t intentionally attack people. We don’t shame people. We don’t treat sinners as though they are beyond God’s grace. But biblical love also doesn’t require us to hide what Scripture says about sin, repentance, judgment, forgiveness, and salvation. Real love points people toward Jesus. Sometimes that means comfort. Sometimes it means encouragement. Sometimes it means warning. Sometimes it means calling someone to repentance. And sometimes it simply means sitting beside someone who is hurting and reminding them: Jesus has not forgotten you. 🌱 WE ARE SENT TO MAKE DISCIPLES The Great Commission isn’t reserved for pastors, missionaries, evangelists, or people standing behind pulpits. Every believer has a role in the mission of making disciples. Your testimony matters. Your prayers matter. Your conversations matter. Your acts of service matter. Your willingness to open God’s Word with someone matters. You may never know how God uses one conversation. One prayer. One Scripture. One invitation to church. One act of kindness. One testimony. One moment when you simply refused to be ashamed of Jesus. Paul wrote: “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.” — 1 Corinthians 3:6 NLT That’s freeing. We aren’t responsible for changing someone’s heart. God does that. Our responsibility is faithfulness. We plant. We water. We proclaim. We serve. We teach. We pray. And we trust God with the results. 🌍 FROM ONE PERSON TO THE NATIONS Jesus told His disciples to make disciples “of all the nations.” The mission is bigger than us. Bigger than our churches. Bigger than our denominations. Bigger than our social media pages. Bigger than our personal stories. The mission belongs to Jesus. And His Gospel is for every nation, every people, every language, every neighborhood, every generation. That’s why Grace Sent exists: Not to point people to ourselves. Not to build a name for ourselves. But to point people to Jesus. 🙏 PRAY. GO. SHARE. SERVE. TEACH. SEND. The Great Commission can become more than something we read. It can become the way we live. PRAY — Ask God to send workers into the harvest. GO — Be willing to step outside your comfort zone. SHARE — Proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. SERVE — Show Christ’s love through action. TEACH — Help believers grow in God’s Word. SEND — Equip and encourage others to carry the Gospel forward. And through every step, remember the promise Jesus gave: “And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” — Matthew 28:20 NLT We don’t go alone. Jesus is with us. ✝️ WILL YOU GO? Maybe you’ve been waiting for the perfect opportunity to serve God. Maybe you’ve thought you need more knowledge. More confidence. More followers. More resources. More experience. But perhaps what Jesus is asking from you isn’t perfection. It’s willingness. Say yes to Jesus. Open your Bible. Pray. Learn. Obey. Share your testimony. Serve someone. Tell someone about the hope you have in Christ. And when God opens a door, walk through it. Because the Great Commission isn’t simply a command to read. It’s a mission to live. GRACE SENT Saved by Grace. Reborn in Christ. Sent to Point People to Jesus. We aren’t the Savior. Jesus is. We aren’t the light. Jesus is the Light of the World. We aren’t the answer. Jesus is the answer. So let’s go. Let’s make disciples. Let’s proclaim the Gospel. Let’s teach God’s Word. Let’s serve others. Let’s love people enough to tell them the truth. And above all— let everything we do point back to Jesus. Go. Make disciples. Teach them to obey. And trust Jesus with the harvest. ✝️ Grace Sent — Not pointing to self. Pointing to Jesus.

JESUS HEALS AND RESTORES His Power • His Compassion • His Fulfilment of Prophecy ANCHOR SCRIPTURE Matthew 8:16–17 (KJV) “When the even was come, they brought unto him many that were possessed with devils: and he cast out the spirits with his word, and healed all that were sick: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” 1. “THEY BROUGHT UNTO HIM MANY” — BRING PEOPLE TO JESUS People brought the sick and troubled to Jesus because they believed He could help them. Sometimes a person is too weak, discouraged or confused to seek help alone. Real-life experience: When someone is seriously ill, family members often carry or accompany that person to the hospital. Why? Because they know the person needs help. Likewise, we should bring people to Christ through prayer, encouragement and sharing His Word. 2. “HE CAST OUT THE SPIRITS WITH HIS WORD” — JESUS HAS AUTHORITY Jesus did not need complicated rituals. He spoke, and the spirits obeyed. His Word carries authority. Where human strength reaches its limit, Christ's authority remains unlimited. This does not mean every problem is automatically a demonic problem. We must use wisdom and seek appropriate medical, professional and spiritual help where necessary. 3. “AND HEALED ALL THAT WERE SICK” — JESUS CARES ABOUT HUMAN SUFFERING Matthew shows us a compassionate Jesus who responded to people in need. Jesus is not indifferent to human pain. Real-life experience: A good doctor does not merely look at a patient's condition; the doctor listens, examines and seeks to bring relief. Christ goes deeper. He cares about the whole person—body, mind and spirit. 4. “HIMSELF TOOK OUR INFIRMITIES, AND BARE OUR SICKNESSES” — JESUS FULFILLED GOD'S PROMISE Matthew connects Jesus' ministry with Isaiah 53:4. Christ came as the promised Servant who bears human suffering and ultimately gives Himself for our redemption. The cross reminds us that Jesus did not remain distant from our pain. He entered into our brokenness to save us. KEY LESSON 1. JESUS HAS AUTHORITY 2. JESUS CARES 3. JESUS FULFILS GOD'S WORD 4. JESUS BRINGS RESTORATION REAL-LIFE APPLICATION When you are sick—pray and seek proper care. When you are discouraged—run to Christ, not away from Him. When someone is struggling—don't condemn; help and pray. When circumstances seem beyond you—remember that Jesus has authority. FINAL CHARGE Don't let your situation convince you that Jesus is distant. The people in Matthew 8 brought their problems to Jesus—and Jesus responded. Bring your burdens to Christ. Trust His power. Follow His Word. SHORT PRAYER Lord Jesus, thank You for Your compassion and power. Help me to bring my burdens and the needs of others to You. Strengthen those who are sick, discouraged and troubled. Give us wisdom to seek the right help and faith to trust You completely. Amen. Prepared by Rev. Frank Fabian Aidoo +233 544 295 158

SPIRITUAL AGE IS NOT THE SAME AS SPIRITUAL MATURITY Going On to Spiritual Maturity | Part 2 Scripture Focus: Hebrews 5:12–14 “For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you again the first principles of the oracles of God.” Hebrews 5:12, NKJV Yesterday, in Part 1, we looked at the warning of Hebrews 5:11: “You have become dull of hearing.” Today, the writer takes us one step deeper. He shows us what happens when our spiritual hearing dulls. Growth stops. And here we discover an important truth: Spiritual age is not the same thing as spiritual maturity. A person can have been saved for many years and still remain spiritually immature. Time gives us opportunities to mature, but it does not produce maturity. Hebrews makes this very clear. “BY THIS TIME YOU OUGHT TO BE TEACHERS” Those words are important: “By this time...” The writer expected progress. These believers had been exposed to the truth long enough that they should have been able to help teach others. Instead, they needed someone to teach them the foundational truths again. This does not mean every Christian must stand behind a pulpit. Teaching can happen around a kitchen table. It can happen between a father and his children, between two friends, in a Bible study, or when one believer helps another understand God's Word. The principle is spiritual reproduction. What God has taught us should eventually become something we are capable of passing on to somebody else. Paul told Timothy: “And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.” 2 Timothy 2:2 Look at the progression: Paul → Timothy → faithful men → others. That is discipleship. Mature believers do not merely consume truth. Eventually, they become capable of sharing truth, demonstrating truth, and helping others grow in truth. MILK IS GOOD, BUT WE ARE NOT SUPPOSED TO LIVE ON IT FOREVER Hebrews continues: “And you have come to need milk and not solid food.” Hebrews 5:12, NKJV There is nothing wrong with milk. Peter actually tells newborn believers: “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.” 1 Peter 2:2 Milk is necessary at the beginning. The problem is not drinking milk. The problem is never progressing beyond it. Think about physical development. We celebrate when a baby drinks milk. But if twenty years later that person can still digest nothing but milk, we know something has gone wrong. The same principle applies spiritually. There are foundational truths every Christian must understand. Salvation by grace. Repentance. Faith toward God. Baptism. Resurrection. Eternal judgment. Our identity in Christ. These foundations are essential. But a foundation is meant to have something built upon it. That is exactly where Hebrews is taking us. MATURITY REQUIRES PRACTICE Hebrews 5:14 gives us one of the clearest descriptions of spiritual maturity in the New Testament: “But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Notice what maturity is connected to. Not simply knowledge. Not simply time. Not simply church attendance. It is connected to: “By reason of use.” The Greek word behind “exercised” is gymnazō. It carries the idea of training or exercising through disciplined practice. It is where we get our English word gymnasium. That gives us a powerful picture. Spiritual discernment must be trained. We hear the Word. We receive the Word. We obey the Word. We practice the Word. And through repeated use, our spiritual senses become increasingly trained to recognize what agrees with God's truth and what does not. That connects directly with James: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22 Yesterday we talked about hearing. Today we see what hearing is supposed to produce. Practice. And practice produces maturity. INFORMATION IS NOT TRANSFORMATION This is where we need to examine ourselves carefully. It is possible to know Bible verses and remain immature. It is possible to listen to sermons for decades and remain immature. It is possible to understand doctrine intellectually while never allowing that doctrine to govern our attitudes, relationships, decisions, words, and conduct. Paul told the Corinthians: “I... could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal, as to babes in Christ.” 1 Corinthians 3:1 They possessed spiritual gifts. They had knowledge. Yet Paul still described them as babes. Why? Their lives were still marked by envy, strife, and division. That tells us something important. Spiritual maturity is not measured merely by what we know. It is revealed by what the truth has produced in us. Are we becoming more like Christ? Are we walking in love? Are we learning obedience? Are we becoming faithful? Can we receive correction? Can we distinguish good from evil? Can we stand firmly when culture contradicts Scripture? Can we help another believer grow? These are marks of maturity. GOD IS CALLING US FORWARD This teaching is not meant to condemn believers who are still growing. We are all growing. Paul himself said: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on...” Philippians 3:12 The issue is not whether we have arrived. The question is: Are we progressing? That is where tomorrow's teaching becomes so important. Hebrews does not simply tell us that we should mature. It tells us what to do next: “Therefore, leaving the discussion of the elementary principles of Christ, let us go on to perfection [maturity]...” Hebrews 6:1 There is movement in those words. Let us go on. God does not want us living forever on yesterday's revelation, yesterday's obedience, or yesterday's spiritual experience. There is more to learn. More character to develop. More truth to practice. More discernment to exercise. More of Christ to know. You may have walked with God for many years, but spiritual age is not the same as spiritual maturity. The real question is not: “How long have I been a Christian?” The better question is: “How much has Christ formed His character, His truth, and His ways in me?” Scripture Trail for Deeper Study Hebrews 5:11–14 → 1 Peter 2:2 → 1 Corinthians 3:1–3 → James 1:22–25 → Romans 12:1–2 → Ephesians 4:11–16 → 2 Timothy 2:2 → Philippians 3:12–14 → Hebrews 6:1–3 Prayer Father, thank You for every truth You have taught me. But Lord, do not allow me to become satisfied merely because I have known You for many years. Help me grow. Teach me to take Your Word beyond hearing and put it into practice. Exercise my spiritual senses through Your truth. Give me discernment to recognize good and evil, humility to receive correction, and faithfulness to pass Your truth to others. Form the character of Christ in me, and by Your grace, lead me onward into spiritual maturity. In Jesus' name, Amen. Going On to Spiritual Maturity | Part 2 SPIRITUAL AGE IS NOT THE SAME AS SPIRITUAL MATURITY Time allows us to grow. Practicing God's Word is what moves us toward maturity.

Day 6 - Evening Theme: SERVING EACH OTHER WITH LOVE: Learning That Love Becomes Stronger When It Is Expressed Through Thoughtful Service 🌙 Reflection NOTICE WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE Good evening, What did you notice today that you could have helped with? 📖 God’s Word " But be sure that everything is done properly and in order ". (1 Corinthians 14:40 NLT) 🌙 Heart Check Do I wait for instructions before contributing to the life we share? 🙏 Prayer Father, help me become more aware, responsible and willing in my marriage. Amen. 💎 Marriage Nugget “Love does not only respond to requests; it learns to notice needs.” Remember: Partnership grows when both spouses carry the mental and practical load.

Prayer Dear Father, thank you for bringing me into an inseparable union with you. I rejoice in the knowledge that I am your peculiar treasure, holy and sanctified. I walk in the consciousness of my oneness with you, and I fulfill your purpose for my life with boldness and joy, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

A prayer inspired by Proverbs 11:25. Shared from BibleWise (getbiblewise.com)

📖 DAILY GOSPEL — DAY 13 PRAY WITHOUT CEASING 1 Thessalonians 5:17 KJV “Pray without ceasing.” 🔎 UNDERSTANDING THE WORD Three simple words. Yet they describe something incredibly important about our relationship with God. “Pray without ceasing.” Paul is not telling Christians that we must spend every moment of every day with our eyes closed and our heads bowed. He is describing a life that remains continually turned toward God. Prayer should not be something we only remember when life becomes difficult. It should become part of the daily rhythm of walking with the Lord. In the surrounding verses Paul writes: “Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18 KJV Rejoicing. Praying. Giving thanks. These are not meant only for easy days. They are part of the Christian life in every season. ✝️ THE GOSPEL Prayer is possible because through Jesus Christ we can approach God. Sin separated humanity from God, but Christ came to reconcile sinners to Him. Jesus gave Himself on the cross and rose again. Those who belong to Christ are not approaching a distant God who does not care about them. Scripture tells us: “For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.” — Ephesians 2:18 KJV Through Christ, we have access to the Father. That means prayer is much more than simply asking God for things. Prayer is part of our relationship with Him. We worship Him. We thank Him. We confess our sins. We bring Him our fears. We ask for wisdom. We pray for others. And we bring our needs before Him. 🙏 A LIFE OF PRAYER Yesterday we looked at God's command to Joshua: “Be strong and of a good courage…” But where do we turn when we don't feel strong? We turn to God. Prayer reminds us that we were never meant to carry life entirely in our own strength. There may be moments when you pray for a long time. But there can also be simple prayers throughout an ordinary day. “Lord, give me wisdom.” “Lord, help me.” “Lord, forgive me.” “Lord, guide me.” “Lord, thank You.” “Lord, help me honour You in this decision.” Prayer can become the continual turning of our hearts toward God. Before an important decision — pray. When temptation comes — pray. When someone needs help — pray. When something good happens — give thanks. When fear rises — pray. When you sin — confess it to God. When you don't know what to say — come before Him anyway. You do not need perfect words. Jesus taught: “But when ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking.” — Matthew 6:7 KJV Prayer is not about impressing God with our words. It is about sincerely seeking Him. 🌅 KEEP TURNING TO GOD Sometimes we pray and receive an answer quickly. Sometimes we pray and have to wait. Sometimes God's answer is different from what we hoped for. “Pray without ceasing” reminds us not to abandon prayer simply because the answer has not yet come. Keep seeking God. Keep bringing your concerns before Him. Keep thanking Him. Keep trusting Him. And keep praying. Not because prayer guarantees that every circumstance will unfold exactly as we want... but because our confidence is in the God to whom we pray. 🙏 PRAYER Father, thank You that through Jesus Christ I can come before You in prayer. Teach me not to seek You only when life becomes difficult. Help prayer become a natural part of my daily walk with You. When I am worried, remind me to pray. When I need wisdom, remind me to pray. When I am blessed, remind me to give thanks. When I sin, give me a heart that quickly turns back to You. When answers seem delayed, help me continue trusting You. Teach me to seek You throughout every part of my day and to depend upon You rather than myself. In Jesus’ name, Amen. 💬 REFLECTION What place does prayer currently have in your everyday life? Do you mainly turn to God when something goes wrong, or are you learning to speak with Him throughout your day? Choose one ordinary part of your daily routine today and use it as a reminder to pray. 📖 READ MORE 1 Thessalonians 5:16–24 KJV God’s Word. Christ’s Gospel. Daily Hope. #DailyGospel #Day13 #PrayWithoutCeasing #1Thessalonians517 #Prayer #JesusChrist #KJV #GodsWord #Bible #ChristianFaith #Gospel

Tobit 12:8–9 "Prayer is good with fasting, almsgiving, and righteousness; for almsgiving rescues one from death." ✝️ The archangel Raphael reveals this threefold rule (prayer, fasting, and mercy) woven into a single offering. Alms given to the poor become treasure laid up in heaven. Let all three meet in your day, even in small measure. From Athon

🍽️ 🙏 Nothing compares to the joy of sharing a meal in His presence! 📖 Acts 2:46 - They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.” 🌐 Learn More: bmcministries.net #Fellowship #BMCMinistries #BreakingBread #Acts246 #FaithfulLiving #FellowshipInChrist #BMCMinistries #Prayer #GodsWord #Ministry

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