Making Disciples for Christ Matt 28 19 Making

Making Disciples for Christ Matt 28: 19

Making Disciples for Christ Preach Motivation Persuade

Murfreesboro, TN Demographic Information

Murfreesboro Demographics POPULATION 140, 000 120, 000 MTSU = 22, 511 100, 000 80, 000 60, 000 40, 000 20, 000 0 2000 2014

Murfreesboro Demographics OTHER INFORMATION College Ed 35. 5% Median Age 30. 1 M H Income $50, 337

Murfreesboro Demographics OPPORTUNITIES Tremendous Growth University Outreach

Murfreesboro Demographics CHALLENGES Well Educated I Cor 1: 18 -29 Affluent Ourselves

Murfreesboro Demographics CHALLENGES FROM OURSELVES ▪ Believe in the exclusivity of the Christian’s salvation? ▪ Understand the consequences of our rebellion? ▪ Comprehend depth of Christ’s love and His sacrifice?

Our Rebellion Romans 3: 23

Our Rebellion ▪ Murderer ▪ Liar ▪ Fornicator ▪ Coveter ▪ Homosexual ▪ Envier ▪ Thief ▪ Slanderer ▪ Drug Addict ▪ Anger

His Obedience Hebrews 5: 8

His Obedience SUBMISSION TO THE FATHER Phil 2: 5 -8; Heb 5: 8 -9 Became Man Crucified Source of Salvation

His Obedience THE CROSS: HIS SCOURGING Matt 27: 26 Instrument: Flagellum Whip Purpose: Pain, Humiliation

His Obedience THE CROSS: HIS SCOURGING Matt 27: 26 Victim: non-Roman, Slaves Injury: Psychological Physical

His Obedience THE CROSS: HIS MOCKING Matt 27: 28 -31 “Royal” Apparel Soldiers’ “Submission”

His Obedience THE CROSS: HIS CRUCIFIXION Matt 27: 32 -35 Nail-pierced Hands, Feet Spear-pierced side

Conclusion Task Opportunity Motivation

Conclusion Do you believe?