The Final Week #12
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:16-20 (NKJV)
The Gathering: They met in Galilee (v. 16-17)
"Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted."
The Command: Make Disciples (v. 18-20)
"And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen."
Discipleship defined
- Discipleship begins with a commitment – trusting Christ as your Lord and Savior.
- Discipleship involves a lifelong journey of following God
- Discipleship demonstrated
Live like Jesus
John 8:31-32 "Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, 'If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.'”
Love like Jesus
John 13:34-35 "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. 35 By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Look like Jesus
John 15:8 "By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples."
Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law."
Making disciples
II Timothy 2:2 "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."
