All authority is given to Jesus.

Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. —Matthew 28:18

Jesus, in turn, gave us the “Great Commission.”

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. —Matthew 28:19-20a

Jesus sends us out on mission to:

• Go and make disciples of all nations, by baptizing and teaching them to obey Jesus.

A missionary sees the cross and lives on mission to make disciples across cultures by going across the room, across the street, and across the sea.

God’s promise is that He will be with us as we go.

And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age. —Matthew 28:20b

Let’s live on mission with Jesus in 2024.

• Every Nation Taipei – Pastor Bruce & Teri Ho
• Every Nation Tokyo - Glen & Linda Nabarrete
• Vietnam – Pastor Vince and Trina Roberts
• Grace Bangkok – Pastor Kaui & Jeanne Tai
• Every Nation Panama – Pastor Rico & Kitty Ricafort
• Grace Bible Church Maui – Pastor Jonavan and Jocelyn Asato

Discipleship Guide

Let’s Connect

• How did you celebrate Christmas? What were some of the highlights?

Let’s Talk About It

This year has been a journey of memorable moments! As we reflect on what unfolded in our lives, we know that the things that brought us the most fulfillment and meaning were when we lived with a purpose beyond ourselves and helped others far from Jesus come to faith in Him. Jesus sends us out on mission to go and make disciples of all nations, by baptizing and teaching them to obey Him. As we live on purpose to do this one thing, God promises to be with us every step of the way! Our journey continues. Let’s live on mission with Jesus in 2024!

Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 1:8

• Which part of the message impacted or challenged you?

• Read Matthew 28:18. What does it mean for Jesus to have all authority? How does this perspective of Jesus help you personally?

• In Matthew 28:19, Jesus says, “go and make disciples of all nations.” Share a time when you crossed cultural lines and befriended someone who is from a different culture than you and helped them get to know God. What did you learn about God, yourself, and others?

• Prepare for the upcoming week of prayer and fasting. You can download the prayer booklet on the Grace Honolulu app or at gracehonolulu.org/2024prayer.

Take a Step

• Prepare for the upcoming week of prayer and fasting. You can download the prayer booklet on the Grace Honolulu app or at gracehonolulu.org/2024prayer.
• Take some time this week with God and ask Him for greater compassion for people. Write down specific names of people you would like to cross cultures with and walk “across the room”. Take five minutes a day to pray for them and make plans to hang out with them.

Here’s My Prayer

Thank You, Lord, for the great calling and purpose that You have for me to help others find hope in You. May You fill me with Your Holy Spirit to see the needs of others around me and give me the grace to help. I’m excited to see the great things that You will do in and through me next year and the best part is that You’ll be with me every step of the way! Thank You, Jesus! In Your name I pray. Amen!