How does 1 Chronicles 16:24 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19? Setting the Texts in View 1 Chronicles 16:24 — “Declare His glory among the nations, His wondrous works among all peoples.” Matthew 28:19 — “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” What They Share in Common • Same global audience: “the nations / all nations.” • Same core action: active proclamation—David says “declare,” Jesus says “go and make.” • Same subject: God’s glory and works in Chronicles; the full revelation of Father, Son, and Spirit in Matthew. • Same assumption: God’s worth is too great to stay confined to Israel or to a small circle of disciples. Old Testament Anticipation, New Testament Fulfillment • 1 Chronicles 16:24 looks forward: Israel was to be a light to the Gentiles (cf. Isaiah 49:6). • Matthew 28:19 looks back and forward: the risen Christ fulfills Israel’s calling and now sends His church to finish the task (cf. Acts 1:8). • Chronicles gives the song; Matthew supplies the marching orders. • Together they reveal one seamless, unfolding mission: God’s people broadcast His glory so that every nation may know, worship, and obey Him. Living the Command Today • Speak—verbally share Christ’s work, not merely ethical principles. • Go—step across cultural, linguistic, and social boundaries on purpose. • Disciple—move beyond conversion to sustained teaching and obedience (cf. Matthew 28:20). • Baptize—publicly mark allegiance to the Triune God. • Celebrate—recount “His wondrous works” in testimonies, songs, and stories, echoing David’s psalm. Supporting Scriptures that Echo the Call • Psalm 96:3 — “Declare His glory among the nations, His marvelous deeds among all peoples.” • Isaiah 12:4 — “Give praise to the LORD, proclaim His name; make His works known among the nations.” • Mark 16:15 — “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” • Acts 1:8 — “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witnesses… to the ends of the earth.” • Revelation 7:9 — “A great multitude… from every nation, tribe, people, and tongue, standing before the throne.” |
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