Vision of the Church Part 2: The Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20

• The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ (Matthew 27-28)

• The Great Commission (Matt. 28:18-20)

• Jesus commands us to:
  – Go. (Matt. 28:19, Gen. 12:1, Exodus 3:9-10, Acts 1:8, Acts 8:1-4)
  – Make disciples. (Matt. 28:19)
  – Of all Nations. (Matt. 28:19, Daniel 7:13-14)
  – Baptize. (Matt. 28:19)
  – Teach them to Obey. (Matt. 28:20)

• Remember: He is with us to the very end of the age. (Matt. 28:20, 1 Thess. 5:1-11)

T.A.G Questions

1. What is something you enjoy making?
2. How does the kind of disciple someone IS affect the kind of disciples they make? How are you involved in making disciples in your daily life?
3. How does Jesus’ reassurance at the beginning and end of the Great Commission affect you?

Small Group Questions

1. Icebreaker: What do you make which involves skilled craftsmanship?
2. Think through the sermon and what you see throughout the Bible, then create a full definition for a disciple of Jesus.
3. What parallels do you see between your answer in #1 above and the task of being faithful disciple makers?
4. How does Jesus’ authority affect your role and methods in making disciples?
5. Why is obedience so important to God?
6. What do you need to learn in order to help a new believer embrace the basic first steps of discipleship?
7. Pastor Richard is starting reproducing discipleship triads for groups of men or groups of women. Contact him at richard@lighthousetricities.com if you are interested in being a part of this foundational ministry.