It’s Our Turn Dr. Chris Montgomery Matthew 28:18-20 | May 31, 2026 We exist as a local church to fulfill the great commission by living the great commandment. 1. See Jesus Clearly 2. Seek Jesus Together 3. Serve People Boldly (Psalm 90:17) May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us and establish the work of our hands for us – yes, establish the work of our hands. (Psalm 145:4) One generation commends your works to another, let them proclaim your mighty acts. Two Obvious Questions: 1. Am I willing to let God use my hands? 2. What does “let God uses my hands” mean? Three Options: 1. Commissioned 2. Noncommissioned 3. Decommissioned What does a commissioned Christian do? 1. People who are commissioned by God own the mission of God. (Luke 9:62) Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” 2. We circle up so we can reach up: We reach up to God in worship and prayer. (Lamentations 3:40-41) Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord! Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven… 3. We circle up so we can reach out: We reach out to others in groups. (Galatians 6:2) Share each other’s burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ. 4. We circle up so we can reach down: We can reach down through works of mercy and justice. When we were willing to let God use our hands, He makes us a promise. (Isaiah 41:13) For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says, do not fear; I will help you… (Matthew 4:19–20) Come, follow me, Jesus said, and I will send you out to fish for people. At once, they left their nets and followed him. What am I willing to let go of to follow Jesus the way He is wanting me to follow him? 5. It takes commitment to live a commissioned life.
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