Brad showed us that the risen Jesus, who has all authority and remains with us, calls us to make disciples by going, baptizing, and teaching others to follow him together.
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Matthew 28:16-20
Conversations with Jesus: The Great Commission
A simple discussion guide to help City Groups process the sermon together and apply it honestly this week.
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What We Heard
In Matthew 28:16-20, we heard Brad remind us that the resurrection proves Jesus really is who he claimed to be, and that gives weight to his final command. Brad pointed out that even the disciples worshiped and yet still doubted, which helps us bring our own weakness honestly to Jesus, but not stay there. He showed us that the heart of this passage is not building a program but making disciples: helping people follow Jesus together by going into the world, bringing them into the family of God through baptism, and teaching them to walk in Jesus’ ways. And Brad pressed on us that this mission is hard because we resist Jesus’ authority and question his power, yet we were comforted to remember that Emmanuel still means God with us, and Jesus promises to be with us to the end of the age.
Discuss
Questions For Your Group
What resistance in you pushes back against Jesus’ authority over your life right now?
What doubt do you need to bring honestly to Jesus instead of hiding or excusing it?
What habit or priority needs to change if making disciples is meant to shape your everyday life?
What relationship has God already placed in front of you where you can help someone follow Jesus with you?
Scripture
Scripture Passage
Matthew 28:16-20
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16 The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. # 28:16 Mt 26:32; 28:7 17 When they saw him, they worshiped, # 28:17 Other mss add him but some doubted. 18 Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. # 28:18 Dn 7:13–14; Jn 17:2; Rm 14:9; Eph 1:20–22; Php 2:9–10; Col 2:10; 1Pt 3:22 19 Go, therefore, and make disciples # 28:19 Mt 10:42; 28:19; Lk 14:26; Jn 8:31; 13:35; 15:8; Ac 6:1 of # 28:19 Or and disciple all nations, # 28:19 Mk 16:15; Lk 24:47 baptizing # 28:19 Ac 2:38; 8:16 them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe everything I have commanded you. And remember, # 28:20 Lit see I am with you always, # 28:20 Lit all the days to the end of the age.” # 28:20 Mt 13:39; 18:20; Ac 1:2; 2:42; 18:10
Scripture text from the Christian Standard Bible (CSB), used here for church ministry purposes.
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