Mathew 28: 16-20

The Great Commission

The King has risen. The eleven disciples went to Galilee, specifically to the mountain where Jesus told them to go.

Review vs 16 and 17

- These disciples have witnessed many amazing events during the ministry of Jesus on this earth. However, it appears that some continued to doubt when they saw Jesus. Why?

Review vs 18

-Discuss the claim made by Jesus in this verse. What did He mean? What is the significance of this verse? When was this authority given to Him?

Let's take a few minutes and break down the Great Commission.

Review vs 19

-At the time that Jesus gave this commission to the disciples, what did the mission field look like?

-Would this command be difficult? What level of persecution were they facing?

-What level of instruction did Jesus give HIS disciples in terms of making new disciples?

-Why did Jesus command the disciples to baptize these new disciples?

In verse 19, Jesus also alluded to the doctrine of Trinity.

-When Jesus presented that the Father, Son and Holy Spirit are each equal and fully God, how would the disciples have responded?

-Was this something that they would have deduced on their own during His time with them? Cite references.

Review the first half of vs 20

-How difficult is it to teach some one to obey everything that Jesus commands them? As a disciple, would this have seemed a daunting task?

-If the disciples were to instruct others about Jesus and the entirety of His truth, what would it say about their own faith level? For instance, could they profess Christ as Savior and Lord, while rejecting some of His teachings?

Review the last half of vs 20

-Why did Jesus add this last sentence?

-After hearing these commands from Jesus, why would this last point bring comfort to the disciples?

Bonus Questions:

1. Why should we assume that this commission applies to us as Christ followers and not only to the eleven disciples?

2. What does our mission field look like? Does it have to be oversees?

3. Is the Great Commission harder to follow in 2009 than it was when it was first presented by Jesus?

4. Does the last half of vs 20 bring you comfort when it comes to stepping out in faith and spreading the Good News? If so, why are we not more aggressive about the pursuit of those around us that continue to live in darkness?

Teacher: Troy Nesbitt

Matthew 28: 16-20