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.”
- Read the entirety of Matthew 28. What was happening when Jesus gave the mandate found in vv. 18–20?
- What does it mean to "make disciples"? (See Colossians 1:28–29 about how Paul describes the "end" or goal of the ministry.)
- Discuss the importance of the words "go" and "of all nations" to the commission Jesus gives.
- Why are Jesus' calls 1) to baptize and 2) to teach in vv. 19–20a important for making disciples?
- How does Jesus' opening phrase about his authority affect his command?
- What encouragement for the commission comes from the last phrase found in v. 20b?
- What is the main lesson you want to apply from these verses?
According to Jesus, 2011 Study Series • Copyright © 2011, Lake Avenue Church