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Matthew 28:16-20
16 Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. 17 And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 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, 20 teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.
Talk Sheet Questions
To what do you attribute the differences in the disciples responses to seeing Jesus? (17)
Why would we care about the authority of Jesus? What difference does it make in general? What difference does it make here?
What command does Jesus give his disciples? How does he explain what the command entails? What are the implications for your life?
How does that final half of verse 20 make you feel?
How does this passage summarize Matthew’s purpose in writing his gospel? What impact has this text or the study of Matthew had on your life?
Prayer
Pray for faith to believe and obedience to live differently because of the resurrection.