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Jesus's First and Last Words | Pastor James Foster | Living Truth of Christ Church (2/8/26)

In this compelling message, Pastor James Foster explores the bookends of Jesus' ministry—His first and last words—revealing God's heart for reaching the lost. Discover why sharing the hope you have in Jesus should be your highest priority. Sermon: "Jesus' First and Last Words" Speaker: Pastor James Foster Date: 2-8-2026 Church: Living Truth of Christ Church (Lafayette, IN) Main Scripture: Matthew 28:18-19 (ESV) - "And Jesus came and said to them, 'All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations.'" Key Points: Why First and Last Words Matter First and last words are the bookends of someone's life They shape a person's identity, legacy, and memory Jesus' first and last recorded words were about sharing the hope you have in Him Jesus' First Words: "Follow Me" Matthew 4:19: "Follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people" Jesus gathered ordinary fishermen—not church leaders or teachers His opening words set the tone: reaching others with the good news The kingdom of God is at hand—available, reachable, near you Stir Up Love and Good Works Hebrews 10:24: "Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works" Don't be so focused on yourself that you don't spread the good news When you follow Jesus, you learn to care about helping others know Him too Belonging to God's family means bringing others into the family Jesus' Last Words: "Go Make Disciples" The Great Commission—some of Jesus' very last words before returning to heaven "Go and make disciples of all nations" Before leaving, He put this on their hearts: make disciples everywhere Are you truly committed to being part of making disciples? You've Been Authorized Jesus has all authority in heaven and earth—He was in on creation He's authorizing YOU to go make disciples You're His agents—will anyone be in heaven because of you? When was the last time you led somebody to faith in Christ? Number Your Days (Psalm 90:12) Recognize that life is short—time is a limited gift Live wisely and intentionally, making each day count for eternity Develop better priorities—focus on what truly matters Be mindful and make deliberate choices investing in God's purposes Our earthly lives are preparation for what follows Be the Life, Salt, and Light You are the solution—you have good news to share Bring hope into darkness where people need it Speak up for God—let people know He loves them You're the positive force, the one who brings light to dark places Refresh your faith by serving others The Urgency: Time Ain't Long We're hearing more often these days: time ain't long Make it count in the eyes of God Who can you tell this week about the hope you have in Jesus? Let someone one day say to you in heaven: "Thank you, I'm in heaven because of you" Join us as we discover our calling to follow Jesus' example and share the hope we have with a world that desperately needs it. New here? • Join us this Sunday at 11:00 AM (Lafayette, IN) • Plan a visit: https://livingtruthofchrist.church/ • Need prayer? https://livingtruthofchrist.church/co... Stay Connected • Watch more sermons: [Sunday Sermons] • Facebook: /livingtruthofchristchurch • Give: https://livingtruthofchrist.church/give About Living Truth of Christ Church We exist to proclaim the truth of Christ and make disciples in Lafayette and beyond. We look for the truth, learn the truth, and live the truth! You're welcome here—come grow with us. #JesusFirstAndLastWords #Matthew28 #PastorJamesFoster #LivingTruthOfChrist #SundaySermon #GreatCommission #MakingDisciples #ShareTheHope #LetJesusMessageClick2026 #FishForPeople