Category: Matthew

Matthew 28:16-20 “The Great Commission” (John van Rij)

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This week we are taking a look at the Great Commission. What is the mission of the church? How are we to go about that mission? In Matthew 28, we get the answer to these important questions.

  1. Why is it important to note that the command to make disciples is the central command in these verses.
  2. What difference does Jesus’ daily presence with his church make?
  3. What is authority? How is that different from power?
  4. Why do you think the bible doesn’t seem to divide evangelism from discipleship? What problems can we get into if we do?
  5. If the mission of the church is not supposed to be left to just church leaders, what steps could you take towards greater faithfulness in this area?

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Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV)

16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in[a] the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”