MATTHEW 28:18-20

And Jesus came and said to them ...

Bible Studies Questions

Who/whom Where What Where Why How

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. (28:16-17)

Who: the eleven disciplesWhere: a mountain in GalileeWhy: their faith was shaky,

doubts and uncertainties ...

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me …”

(Mat 28:18)

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you … (Acts 1:8)

Who: the eleven disciplesWhere: a mountain in GalileeWhy: their faith was shaky,

doubts and uncertainties ...What: the elements of success

Elements of Success

Empowerment

“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (19-20)

4 Verbs

GoMake disciplesBaptizingTeaching

The Key Verb

GoingMake disciplesBaptizingTeaching

First Question

What’s business?

Single Focus

Simple Menu

Second Question

How’s business?

Going (?) Baptizing them in the name of the

Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you

The 1-2-3

"Go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” (Mark 16:15-16)

Going

Direction: from where you are to where you are to go

Activity: proclamation of the gospel

Goal: so people may believe

Baptizing

Direction: from outside to inside (into)

The name (singular)o Of the Father ando Of the Son ando Of the Holy Spirit

Teaching

Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you

Discipleship

Action Direction Aim GoalGoing Out Proclaim BelievingBaptizing Into Produce BelongingTeaching To Perceive Behaving

“And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” (20)

Elements of Success

Empowerment Extension

Elements of Success

Empowerment Extension Enthusiasm