Following Jesus · Part 39 of 40 · 3 min
A Mission to Share His Love
After his resurrection, Jesus met his followers on a mountain in Galilee. They worshiped him, though some still struggled with doubt.
The friends climbed to the meeting place.
Jesus told them that all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to him.
Then he gave them a mission. They were to go and make disciples among all nations.
His love was not only for one town or one group. People everywhere needed to hear the good news.
They were to baptize people in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and teach them to follow his words.
The task was large, but they would not do it alone. Jesus promised to be with them always, to the end of the age.
“I am with you always.”
Birds called across the hillside.
Their mission would begin with ordinary people who trusted an extraordinary Savior.
We can share his love where we are. A kind word, a truthful answer, a helpful hand, or a Bible story can point someone toward him.
We should treat others with respect, never forcing someone to believe. Jesus calls us to share good news through patient love.
His promise gives courage: we are not alone when we serve.
Retelling of Matthew 28:16–20.
Supporting reading: The Desire of Ages, chapter 86. Open the book
Talk about it together
- Respect
- Service
A verse to remember
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you;”
Acts 1:8 · excerptNKJV
- To which people should Jesus’ followers take the good news?
- How could his promise to stay with them give them courage?
- How can we respectfully share a story if someone does not want to listen?
Activity · 2–5 minutes
Invite without Insisting
Practice inviting someone to hear a story by asking “Would you like to?” A grown-up answers yes once and not now once. Try a kind response to both answers, and name another way to show kindness.
Try it today: We can share our faith respectfully and let others choose whether to listen.
More stories with these values
Jigsaw puzzle
Open the interactive activity or prepare a printable sheet for home, classroom, or family.
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