Post on 19-Jan-2016
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