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Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Scripture & Questions for Sunday (4/12/15)

Scripture 
Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV) 
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."

Questions for Reflection
1. What is the most exciting news you have received in the last month?
2. Why did the disciples assemble on the specific mountain they chose? (28:16)
3. Who appeared to the disciples? When? (28:16-17)
4. What responses did Jesus’ appearance elicit? (28:17)
5. What did Jesus say about Himself? (28:18)
6. Where did Jesus tell His disciples to go? (28:19)
7. What did Jesus tell His disciples to make? (28:19)
8. What activities were the disciples to be involved in? (28:19-20)
9. With what words of comfort did Jesus leave His disciples? (28:20)
10. What does it mean to “make disciples”?
11. What role do you have in making disciples?