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 disciples Where : a mountain in Galilee Why : 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 disciples Where : a mountain in Galilee Why : 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 Go Make disciples Baptizing Teaching
The Key Verb Going Make disciples Baptizing Teaching
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 and o Of the Son and o Of the Holy Spirit
Teaching Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you
Discipleship ActionDirectionAimGoal GoingOutProclaimBelieving BaptizingIntoProduceBelonging TeachingToPerceiveBehaving
“ 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