Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus told them to go. When they saw him, they worshiped him, but some doubted. Jesus came near and spoke to them, “I’ve received all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples — Matthew 28:16-18 (Common English Bible)
The eleven (11) remaining disciples (original twelve less Judas) met the risen Lord and received what has been called “the Great Commission”, but between the meeting and the sending are three (3) little words, but some doubted”.
Actually, in its original language there is only one (1) Greek word there not three (3). It literally means to be double minded, unsure, and it refers to the whole group not just some. “They doubted” is more accurate.
Why is that significant? It shows that Jesus gave the Great Commission to unsure double-minded apostles who had to grow into their faith just like everyone else. Doubt didn’t disqualify them and it doesn’t disqualify us.
Think about that a moment …
The apostle Peter writing to ordinary believers put it this way,
“I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. — 2nd Peter 1:1 (New Living Translation)
— fritz@langgang.com
I am enjoying today’s gadgets — an electronic Bible to hold as many versions as I want, including all my study notes, commentaries, with large enough print to read yet small enough to fit in my hand; a pen that can save every stroke (no more writing on Twinkie wrappers or paper napkins); a world-wide soap box (Blog).
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