Submitted By
Ashley Brandehoff
May 26, 2023
LIBERTY UNIVERSITY
GLST 650
Intercultural Communication
Submitted to Dr. Chang in partial fulfillment
of the requirements of the course,
Article Reflection: Globalisation of Missions: An Exegesis on the Great Commission
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Introduction
Article Reflection
The article Globalisation of Missions: An Exegesis on the Great Commission is an
informative article that aims to show the Great Commission that Jesus commanded is a global
mission. The Great Commission was not designed for one group of people but for every person
from every culture, race, and background. The article exegesis the vocabulary from the verses of
Mathew 18:18-20 where Jesus commands his disciples to teach the ways of Jesus to all nations.
This is a multicultural approach to looking at the Great Commission. Jesus said “all” nations.
The article “will demonstrate through a grammatical historical approach that Jesus’ authority in
heaven and on earth is a global authority.”1 Jesus' intention was to reach the whole Earth with
His redemptive message.
I feared that global missions might overshadow the importance of local missions.
However, the author pointed out that the mission must be made relevant locally before it can
have a global impact. This aligns with the Great Commission, which emphasizes the importance
of starting within your circle of friends or family. I found the author's interpretation of this
passage insightful.
Jesus' disciples were tasked with making disciples of all nations without any restrictions
or exclusions. The gospel is meant to be shared with everyone, regardless of age, race, religion,
color, or social status. It's a message of love and hope that transcends all boundaries, and it's our
responsibility to spread it far and wide. The global mission of spreading the gospel is a direct
commandment from Christ, who holds all authority. We can continue the great commission along
cultural lines through love and discipleship. As Kgatle explains, discipleship requires diligent
1Kgatle, M.S., "Globalisation of missions: An exegesis on the Great Commission (Mt
28:18-20)", In die Skriflig 52, 1.
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This message inspires people through every culture. The key is finding a way to spread
the gospel cross-culturally, which takes effort. 2 This message is essential to living a Christian
life, and obedience is crucial to success. We must be obedient to the call to make disciples of all
nations. Those who share the message don't need to do anything beyond operating in the
authority Jesus gave them.
teaching of the gospel and practices that promote a lifestyle of becoming more like Jesus Christ.
As a student, being open to building disciples and communicating on a multicultural level is
essential. One illustration of this could be sharing the gospel with a Spanish teacher colleague in
my high school. We could then start a Spanish-speaking outreach ministry, demonstrating how
cultural understanding and discipleship can impact the kingdom of God.
The author's final point is that the Great Commission is a global mission. Jesus has
authority in heaven and Earth as his father gave him authority. Nothing can stop the gospel's
spread, and it should be spread throughout the whole Earth. Jesus did not say it would be easy to
convert and make disciples. Jesus says our only responsibility is to follow his command, and he
says his power will be with us in the form of the Holy Spirit. In Acts 1:8, it says, “But you will
receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in
Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
Conclusion
2Matt 26:18-19 (NIV)
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Bibliography
Kgatle, M.S., "Globalisation of missions: An exegesis on the Great Commission (Mt
28:18-20)", In die Skriflig 52(1).
