And All Nations and Tongues Come to Worship You God

Devotional

Day 1: God's Love Extends to All Nations

The message reminds us that God's love is not limited to any single nation, culture, or language. Just as John 3:16 speaks of God loving "the world," so too is His desire to reach every person. This means that heaven will be a place filled with people from all walks of life, many of whom we may not know or even understand in this life. Our role is to reflect this expansive love in our own lives and communities. [11:58]

John 3:16 (NIV)
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

Reflection: In what ways can you actively embrace and reflect God's love for the "world" in your daily interactions, especially with those who are different from you?

Day 2: The Great Commission: A Universal Call to Action

Jesus' final command, the Great Commission, is a clear directive to "go and make disciples of all nations." This is not a suggestion but a commandment for all followers. It calls us to move beyond our comfort zones, whether that means speaking a different language or simply engaging with those who are different from us. The mission is to share the good news and teach others to obey God's commands, knowing that we are not alone in this endeavor. [31:26]

Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Reflection: Consider a specific group of people in your community or world who might feel excluded or misunderstood. What is one small, intentional step you could take this week to reach out to them with the love of Christ?

Day 3: Every Tongue Will Acknowledge Jesus as Lord

Scripture promises that one day, every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. This is a future certainty, but it is also a present reality that we are called to proclaim. Our task is to share the marvelous deeds of God and declare His glory among the nations, so that others may come to know Him. This involves sharing our own testimonies of God's work in our lives. [16:12]

Philippians 2:10-11 (NIV)
"that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

Reflection: Think about a time God has shown His marvelous deeds in your life or the life of someone you know. How can you share that story this week to help someone else acknowledge Jesus as Lord?

Day 4: God Uses Us, Regardless of Our Limitations

The call to share the gospel is for everyone, not just missionaries. Even if learning a new language or stepping outside your comfort zone feels daunting, God can use you. He calls people of all ages and backgrounds to spread His word. When we allow God to use us, even with our perceived limitations, He opens doors for us to share His love and truth with others. [20:33]

Psalm 96:3 (NIV)
"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples."

Reflection: What is one perceived limitation or fear that you have about sharing your faith, and how might you invite God to work through that limitation this week?

Day 5: The Promise of Eternal Fellowship in God's Presence

The ultimate promise is that all nations, tribes, and peoples will stand before the throne and the Lamb. This vision of heaven, where every tongue and every nation worships together, is a powerful encouragement. It reminds us that our efforts to reach others are not in vain, and that God's kingdom is inclusive. We are called to go and make disciples, knowing that He is with us until the very end. [31:09]

Revelation 7:9 (NIV)
"After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, dressed in white robes, with palm branches in their hands."

Reflection: Reflect on the vision of heaven described in Revelation 7:9. What does this promise of eternal fellowship with people from all backgrounds inspire you to do in your life today?

Sermon Summary

Matthew 28:18–20 serves as the anchor for a clear call to cross-cultural evangelism and faithful discipleship. Drawing from a bilingual context, the preacher frames the Great Commission as both a command and a promise: Jesus sends his followers into every nation and language to make disciples, baptize, and teach obedience, and he remains present until the end of the age. The address presses against comfortable habits that keep believers siloed by language or culture, urging intentional bridge-building with Hispanic neighbors and other newcomers who may feel barred from worship or isolated from family by language barriers.

Scriptural proof-texts—John 3:16, Philippians 2:9–11, Psalms 96, and Revelation 7—shape a theology that is universal and missionary: God’s love extends to the entire world; every tongue will one day confess Christ; God’s glory must be declared among the nations; and a multitude from every tribe and language will stand before the throne. These truths dismantle narrow notions of belonging and recenter mission as communal, not optional.

Practical application is both pastoral and urgent. The congregation is invited to move beyond excuses—age, time, discomfort—and to adopt small, faithful practices that expand gospel access: learning basic phrases, using language apps, sharing personal testimonies, partnering across congregations, and welcoming families into parallel services. Mission is not reserved for those who uproot their lives; it begins with accessible, everyday faithfulness that leverages the tools and relationships already present.

Finally, the promise that Christ is with his people provides confidence for risk-taking in witness. Learning an awkward phrase or initiating a gospel conversation may feel fragile, but the guarantee of Jesus’ presence reframes those fears as opportunities for him to act. The vision offered is local and eschatological at once: reaching Mableton’s neighborhoods is a foretaste of the great, multiethnic assembly that will one day worship before God’s throne. The closing prayer asks for unity, boldness, and divine partnership as churches work together to widen the net of the gospel.

Key Takeaways

1. God’s mission embraces every nation God’s love is not constrained by ethnicity, language, or geography; it is rightly described as “for the world.” That universality demands a posture of hospitality and intentional outreach rather than cultural comfort. When mission becomes local and intercultural, the church rehearses the coming reality of a worshiping multitude. [11:15]
2. All tongues will name Jesus Scripture insists that every tongue will one day acknowledge Christ’s lordship, a truth that grounds present urgency without despair. This eschatological certainty reframes evangelism as both proclamation and invitation: people are being drawn toward a destiny already secured by God. Christians who witness live in the tension of present responsibility and future consummation. [16:12]
3. Learn languages to bridge gospel Language learning is a practical discipleship discipline, not merely cultural enrichment; even modest linguistic effort breaks social barriers and opens gospel opportunities. Small steps—apps, rehearsed phrases, patient listening—are spiritual investments that embody neighbor-love and dismantle excuses. Age or awkwardness do not nullify fruit; faithfulness in small capacities invites God’s greater work. [26:14]
4. Christ’s presence empowers the task The Great Commission concludes with a promise: Jesus is with his people until the end. That presence converts fear into courage, making awkward outreach an arena for divine partnership rather than human skill. Confidence in Christ’s nearness changes how the church attempts mission and sustains perseverance amid uncertainty. [33:34]

Youtube Chapters

[00:00] - Welcome
[01:00] - Bilingual Service & Background
[04:36] - Reading: Matthew 28:18–20
[09:34] - God is For Everyone
[16:12] - Every Tongue Will Confess
[19:32] - The Call to Missionaries
[24:26] - Learn Languages, Break Barriers
[27:15] - Partnership Between Churches
[28:40] - Promise: All Before the Throne
[33:34] - Jesus With Us to the End
[36:39] - Closing Prayer and Send‑Out

Bible Study Guide

Here is a Bible study guide based on the sermon:

Bible Reading

Matthew 28:18–20 (NIV)
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

John 3:16 (NIV)
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Philippians 2:9–11 (NIV)
Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Revelation 7:9 (NIV)
After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.

Observation questions

The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 is described as Jesus' last commandment before he ascends. What does it mean that this is Jesus' "last commandment"? [05:15]
The sermon highlights John 3:16, emphasizing the phrase "for God so loved the world." What does the word "world" in this verse imply about God's love and the scope of His mission? [10:39]
Philippians 2:10-11 states that "every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord." How does this future reality inform our present actions and urgency in sharing the gospel? [16:12]
Revelation 7:9 paints a picture of a multitude from "every nation, tribe, people and language" before the throne. What does this vision tell us about the ultimate goal of God's plan? [30:06]

Interpretation questions

The sermon suggests that the command to "go and make disciples of all nations" is often met with discomfort, particularly when it involves speaking to people in a different language or culture. [07:45] How does this discomfort potentially hinder the fulfillment of the Great Commission?
The idea that "God is for everyone" is presented as a foundational truth. [09:34] How does this understanding challenge any narrow or exclusive views of God's kingdom or our role within it?
The sermon touches on the idea that "all tongues will name Jesus" as Lord. [16:12] If this is a future certainty, why is it so crucial for us to actively share the gospel now? What is the tension between present responsibility and future consummation?
The promise that "Jesus is with us always, to the very end of the age" is given as a source of empowerment for the mission. [33:34] How does the assurance of Christ's presence transform fear or hesitation into courage for sharing the gospel, especially in cross-cultural contexts?

Application questions

The sermon emphasizes that God's mission embraces every nation and that His love is for the "world." [11:15] In what ways can we intentionally move beyond our comfortable habits and build bridges with neighbors or newcomers who may be separated by language or culture?
We are reminded that "all tongues will name Jesus" as Lord. [16:12] Considering this future certainty, what are some small, faithful practices we can adopt this week to expand gospel access to those who might not speak our primary language?
The sermon encourages learning languages as a practical discipleship discipline to bridge the gospel. [26:14] What is one small, tangible step you can take this week to learn a basic phrase or use a language app to connect with someone from a different linguistic background?
The sermon points out that "Christ's presence empowers the task." [33:34] When you feel hesitant or awkward about initiating a gospel conversation or sharing your faith, how can you lean into the promise of Jesus' presence to give you courage?
The vision presented is both local and eschatological, seeing our efforts in Mableton as a foretaste of the great, multiethnic assembly. [35:23] How can we better partner with other churches or ministries, perhaps those serving different language communities, to widen the net of the gospel in our local area?
The sermon challenges us to move beyond excuses like age or discomfort when it comes to sharing the gospel. [20:33] What is one excuse you might be holding onto that is preventing you from actively participating in God's mission, and how can you begin to overcome it?

Sermon Clips

``This passage has been one of my favorite, and I get to do something that I truly believe is is the true intention of making disciples of all nations. We have this great opportunity today where we have more, I would say, than one nation. I would even say more than one language. [00:06:21] (36 seconds) #DisciplesOfAllNations

The beauty about this is a sermon that we kinda forget about. We forget that it is a commandment. It is a commandment that Jesus tells us to do every day. One thing here that you and I forget is that we have to go. [00:07:01] (29 seconds) #GoMakeDisciples

I'm not saying you may or may not know Spanish or wherever your level is, but I'm pretty sure you probably don't feel comfortable to go to a Mexican store and talk to a stranger in Spanish and tell them about Jesus. I don't know where your level of Spanish is, but I'm pretty sure you're probably not gonna do that. [00:07:33] (43 seconds) #ShareFaithBeyondComfort

And I know, for example, the same thing with them can be said that I don't know where the level of English is, but I can guarantee that they're probably not gonna go to Walmart, and they're not gonna stop someone that looks different, especially if they speak English, and talk to them about Jesus. Not because they're not able to, but maybe because they don't feel comfortable speaking English. Same thing with you. Maybe you're and it's not because you're not able to, maybe because you just don't feel comfortable of speaking to someone in Spanish. [00:08:22] (27 seconds) #ReachAcrossLanguages

But the beauty about this is that Jesus says, hey. Look. I'm gonna start with where you're comfortable. Alright? With let's make it simple with your language, English. There's a lot of nations that speak English. Here, the beauty about this is that Jesus isn't for one nation. See, which brings me to our first point is that God is for everyone. [00:08:48] (61 seconds) #GodForEveryone

Here, it says go and make disciples of all nations. Right? It doesn't say that, hey. Go and only talk to white people. Hey. Go and only talk to black people. Hey. Go and talk to Asians. Go and talk to whatever other you wanna talk to about. Right? Here it says of all nations. [00:09:52] (37 seconds) #AllNationsAllPeople

Right. We know this verse, but I think we don't remember, or maybe we do remember, maybe we just kinda overpass it, is the first part. It says, for god so loved the world. Keyword, the world. [00:11:02] (26 seconds) #GodLovedTheWorld

What does that mean for us? Well, that means that one day, heaven is going to be filled with so many people that right now, this moment, you may or may not know them, or you may or may be thinking something different about them. But when we follow Jesus Christ, when we know who Jesus Christ is, we should all not be the same because we're all looking for God. We're all are loved by God. [00:12:08] (59 seconds) #HeavenOfEveryNation

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