How does Psalm 145:12 connect with the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20? Setting the Scene • Psalm 145 celebrates the LORD’s greatness and His everlasting kingdom • Matthew 28:19-20 records Jesus’ final earthly mandate to His followers Psalm 145:12 — A Kingdom Proclamation “to make known to the sons of men Your mighty acts and the glorious splendor of Your kingdom.” • The instruction is clear: tell every generation about God’s mighty deeds • The emphasis falls on the splendor and reality of His kingdom, not merely ideas or ethics • The verse assumes that God’s people are mouthpieces of His glory Matthew 28:19-20 — The Commission to Proclaim “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” • Jesus commands active going, not passive waiting • The scope moves from Israel to “all nations,” reflecting the global reach implied in Psalm 145:12 • The mission involves baptizing (identifying people with the King) and teaching (forming obedient citizens of His kingdom) • His promise of presence empowers the task, underscoring its certainty and urgency Key Connections between the Two Passages • Same Subject: God’s kingdom—present, splendid, and worth declaring • Same Audience: “sons of men” in Psalm 145; “all nations” in Matthew 28—every person everywhere • Same Action: making known, going, discipling, teaching—verbal proclamation backed by obedient living • Same Goal: that people recognize, revere, and submit to the reigning King • Continuity: Psalm 145 looks forward to the Messiah’s global reign; the Great Commission launches the fulfillment of that expectation Implications for Our Lives Today • Proclamation is not optional but integral to our worship of the King • The message centers on His mighty acts—creation, redemption, resurrection, and future return • Our responsibility extends beyond initial evangelism to lifelong disciple-making • Confidence rises from His continuing presence, assuring that kingdom proclamation will bear fruit Supporting Scriptures • Isaiah 52:7 — “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news…” • Acts 1:8 — “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses…” • 1 Peter 2:9 — “proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light” • Revelation 5:9-10 — people from every tribe, tongue, and nation made into a kingdom and priests for God |
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