Jesus Says “Go”
Teachers
Lesson Summary
The class opened by reminding listeners that the command "go" originates with Jesus, who continually emphasized that He was sent by the Father. The teacher examined key passages—John 1:1‑14, especially verses 6 and 14, John 5:30, John 9:4, and John 20:21—to demonstrate that Jesus’ mission was always under divine authority, not personal will. By comparing John the Baptist’s role as a witness with Jesus’ identity as the Word become flesh, the lesson clarified that we, like John, are sent to testify about the Light, but the Light is Christ alone. The discussion then shifted to practical application, urging believers to view the command to "go" as a call to reach our own communities, families, and even fellow Christians who may be obstinate, rather than only distant missionary fields. The teacher highlighted that Jesus’ obedience models our own need to align with the Father’s will, referencing Philippians 2’s depiction of Christ’s humility and the healing of the blind man in John 9 as an example of working while it is day. The conclusion reinforced that the Great Commission (Matthew 28) is rooted in Jesus’ own sending; he sent the apostles to preach, heal, and teach how to be the Church. The class encouraged participants to see every daily interaction as an opportunity to fulfill the divine mandate to go, proclaim, and disciple.
Key Scriptures
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. ... And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.
We must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; night is coming, when no one can work. ... As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
I can of Myself do nothing. I judge according to the judgment of Him who sent Me.