June 2026
IN THIS LESSON - June 28, 2026
No matter how turbulent the times become — no matter what cultural earthquakes, political upheavals, or global uncertainties arise — the mission of every believer remains exactly the same as the day Jesus first spoke it: go and make disciples. In this lesson, we return to the Great Commission of Matthew 28:18–20 and confront the reality that this was not a suggestion for the spiritually gifted or a program for the professionally trained — it was the final, non-negotiable command of the risen Lord to every single one of His followers. We explore Acts 1:8's promise of Holy Spirit empowerment for every witness, Romans 10:14–15's urgent logic for proclaiming the Gospel, and 2 Corinthians 5:20's sobering reminder that we are Christ's ambassadors — sent into the world as His personal representatives, carrying His appeal through our lives, our words, and our witness. Through the inspiring legacy of William Carey and the simple, life-changing courage of an ordinary believer sharing his faith with a roommate, we discover that faithful obedience to the Great Commission does not require perfect conditions — only a willing heart and a God who has promised to be with us always. This final lesson calls you to stop waiting for better times and start fulfilling your God-given mission in these times — because these times are exactly where God has placed you.
Facilitated By: Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
Presented At: Schrader Lane Church of Christ, 1234 Schrader Lane, Nashville, TN 3720
Adult Sunday School 8:15 a.m. (CST) in Room #315
Understanding the Times
A Biblical Perspective · Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
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Lesson
13
Our Mission in These Times
Scriptural Focus
Matthew 28:18–20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Supporting Scriptures
Acts 1:8 · Romans 10:14–15 · 2 Corinthians 5:20
Theme
Regardless of the times — turbulent, peaceful, or anything between — the Great Commission remains unchanged. Our mission is to make disciples until Christ returns.
Key Teaching Points
▸All authority belongs to Christ — the Commission stands on His power
▸Go and make disciples: baptize and teach everything He commanded
▸The Holy Spirit empowers every witness to the ends of the earth
▸We are Christ's ambassadors — His appeal goes through us
This Week’s Application
Identify one person to pray for and intentionally share the Gospel with this week.
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Lesson 13: Our Mission in These Times
Scriptural Focus: Matthew 28:18–20
“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
— Matthew 28:19–20
Question 1 of 7
Question 1 of 7Matthew 28:18 opens the Great Commission with Jesus declaring that He has been given what?
Question 2 of 7The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19–20 identifies three specific actions. What are they?
Question 3 of 7According to Acts 1:8, what makes it possible for believers to fulfill the Great Commission?
Question 4 of 7Romans 10:14–15 makes what argument about the urgency and necessity of proclaiming the Gospel?
Question 5 of 72 Corinthians 5:20 describes the believer's identity in relation to the Great Commission as what?
Question 6 of 7The lesson highlights the example of William Carey's missionary work in India. What principle does his story most powerfully illustrate?
Question 7 of 7Mike, the new believer in this lesson's short story, shares the Gospel with his roommate Jake. What is the most significant lesson his story teaches about fulfilling the Great Commission?
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“Our Mission in These Times”
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Schrader Lane Church of Christ, Nashville, TN
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“Our Mission in These Times”
Facilitated by Barry G. Johnson, Sr.
Schrader Lane Church of Christ, Nashville, TN
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Lesson 13: Our Mission in These Times
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Matthew 28:18
All in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Matthew 28:19
Go therefore and make of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Acts 1:8
You will receive when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses... to the ends of the earth.
Romans 10:14
How are they to believe in him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone ?
2 Corinthians 5:20
We are therefore Christ's , as though God were making his appeal through us.
Matthew 28:20
And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the .
Matthew 9:37–38
The harvest is plentiful, but the are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers.
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