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Is the Great Commission really the biblical foundation for modern missionary work? And are Christians obligated to financially support overseas missions, even when needs within their own congregations go unmet?
In this episode of Bible Mysteries Unscripted, Scott Mitchell and John Potts respond to a Seeker's question about missionary funding, church traditions, and the proper interpretation of Matthew 28:18–20.
Scott challenges the traditional application of the Great Commission by examining the instructions Jesus Christ gave to the Twelve Apostles, Peter's encounter with Cornelius, and the distinct commission later given to Paul.
In This Episode:
- Why rightly dividing the Word of Truth matters when interpreting the Great Commission.
- The significance of Jesus instructing the Twelve to go to the lost sheep of Israel rather than the Gentiles.
- Why Peter's encounter with Cornelius in Acts 10 raises questions about the traditional understanding of Matthew 28.
- How Israel's future restoration relates to the nations seeking the Lord.
- Why Paul's commission to the Gentiles differs from the ministry given to the Twelve.
- Whether churches should prioritize helping struggling members before funding overseas missionary programs.
- What Scripture teaches about giving willingly rather than out of obligation.
Scriptures Discussed (KJV):
Matthew 28:16–20; Matthew 10:5–6, 23; Acts 10:25–29; Zechariah 8:20–23; Acts 26:15–18; 2 Timothy 2:15.
A Question Worth Considering
Are we following the instructions God gave to the Church today, or are we applying commands intended for another people and another time?
Scott and John encourage believers to examine church traditions against Scripture, understand the distinction between Israel's kingdom program and Paul's gospel of grace, and give where they are being spiritually fed.
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