What does it mean to go to the ends of the earth?

The phrase “to the ends of the earth” appears several times in the Bible, most notably in the Great Commission found in Acts 1:8. The phrase “ends of the earth” is also used in Isaiah 41:9, 43:6, 48:20, 52:10; Psalm 22:27; 72:8; and 106:47.

In each of these verses, the phrase is used to describe the universality of God’s love and reach. When Jesus says in Acts 1:8 that we will be His witnesses “to the ends of the earth,” He is essentially saying that the gospel will be preached to all people, in all nations.

This is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy. For example, Isaiah predicted that God’s salvation would be revealed “to all nations” (Isaiah 52:10). Psalm 72 says that all kings will bow down to the Lord and that His fame and glory will extend “to the ends of the earth” (Psalm 72:8, 11).

The idea of taking the gospel to all people is also found in Matthew 24:14, where Jesus says that the gospel will be preached throughout the world as a testimony to all nations before He returns. This Great Commission was given not only to believers then but also to believers today. We are called to spread the gospel message “to every creature” (Mark 16:15) so that people from every tribe and nation can hear and respond to God’s offer of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ (Revelation 5:9).

What are some scriptures that mention going to the ends of the earth?

A lot of people think that the Bible doesn’t mention going to the ends of the earth, but there are actually quite a few scriptures that mention it. In this article, we’ll go over some of the most popular ones.

Isaiah 6:1-13

1 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord, high and exalted, seated on a throne; and the train of his robe filled the temple. 2 Above him were seraphim, each with six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. 3 And they were calling to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory.” 4 At the sound of their voices I sat up in my seat. 5 The glory of the LORD entered the temple through the gate facing east. 6 Then the Spirit lifted me up and brought me into the inner court; and behold, deity man was there. 7 And he said to me: “Son human being! I am sending you to designator people Israel—to to those who have rebelled against me—to say to them: ‘This is what from declares: Servant 8 I am God Almighty; listen carefully to everything I say. 9 Don’t be afraid when others mock you for being from servant: You will be mocked by those who serve false gods day after day. 10 They will scoff at you for serving from master—me! But those who reject will come to a terrible end because I am bringing my punishment on them suddenly and unexpectedly. says 11 “‘The sovereign LORD has prepared his throne in heaven; he rules over all creation.’ 12 “And now about your mission: Son human being! Buy your strength for these people today as they rebel against you in stubborn insolence 13 since they are also rebels disobedient children says It seems like a contradiction that you are sending me to speak against these people when they won’t listen even when I speak to them!

Matthew 28:16-20

Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go.When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted.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.”

Acts 1:6-8

Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

What does it mean for us to go to the ends of the earth?

The phrase “to the ends of the earth” is found in the Bible in Acts 1:8. This verse is often quoted as a challenge for Christians to boldly proclaim the gospel to all people in all places. But what does it actually mean for us to go to the ends of the earth? Let’s take a look.

As Christians, we are called to spread the gospel to all nations

The phrase “to the ends of the earth” is used in the Bible to describe God’s plan for the gospel to be preached to all nations.

This has always been part of God’s plan – from the very beginning, He had determined that the gospel would go forth to all peoples, and that His people would be a light to the nations (Genesis 12:3, Isaiah 42:6).

This is why we see such a strong emphasis in Scripture on evangelism and missions – because it is part of God’s heart for all people to hear the good news of salvation through Jesus Christ.

As Christians, we are called to be a part of this great commission, to go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15). We are called to take the message of hope and salvation to those who are lost in sin, no matter where they are or what their background may be.

This is not an easy task, but it is one that we are called to as followers of Christ. It will require us to step out of our comfort zones, but it is so worth it when we see lives transformed by the power of the gospel.

We can go to the ends of the earth by being involved in missions work

The phrase “to the ends of the earth” is found in multiple places throughout Scripture. In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells His disciples that they will be His witnesses “in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” This command was fulfilled as the gospel message spread from Jerusalem to Judea to Samaria and then to the rest of the world. The disciples went out and preached the gospel, leading to conversions and new churches being established throughout the known world.

In Matthew 28:19-20, Jesus gives a similar commission to His disciples before His ascension into heaven. He tells them to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This command is often referred to as the Great Commission. Like Jesus’ earlier command in Acts 1:8, this too was fulfilled as believers went out into all the world preaching the gospel.

However, we also see that there are still people who have not heard the gospel message. In Romans 10:18, Paul says that faith comes from hearing the word of Christ. This means that people cannot put their faith in Christ unless they have heard about Him first. There are still many people who have not had an opportunity to hear about Jesus Christ and put their faith in Him.

This is where missions work comes in. As Christians, we are called to go into all the world and preach the gospel (Mark 16:15). We are called to be witnesses for Christ (Acts 1:8), sharing His love with those who do not know Him. We are called to go into all nations and make disciples (Matthew 28:19-20).This is our opportunity to obey Christ’s commands and take His message of salvation “to the ends of the earth.”

We can also go to the ends of the earth by sharing our faith with those around us

When we think about going to the ends of the earth, we often think about physical travel to far-flung places. But the Bible tells us that we can also go to the ends of the earth by sharing our faith with those around us.

The Great Commission in Matthew 28:18-20 says, “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, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’”

This call to evangelism is for all believers, not just a select few. We are all called to go into our communities and share the good news of Jesus Christ with those who do not know him.

This can be a difficult task, but we need not go alone. We have the Holy Spirit working within us (John 14:26) and we have each other as members of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:12-27). As we step out in faith to share the gospel, we can be confident that God will work through us to reach those who are lost.