Matthew
The Great Commission — Matthew 28:16–20
Overview
The risen Jesus sends His disciples to make disciples of all nations, promising His presence with them always.
Details
Key KJV PassageMatthew 28:19 — “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations.”
Main CharactersThe risen Jesus and His disciples.
Lesson / ThemeThe church is sent to make disciples through teaching, baptism, obedience, and reliance on Christ’s continuing presence.
Connection to ChristThe risen Christ has all authority and remains with His people as they carry the gospel to the nations.
Memory VerseMatthew 28:19–20.
Discussion QuestionsWhat authority does Jesus claim? What are disciples commanded to do? How does Christ’s presence encourage mission?
Verse Selections
✎ Matthew 28:16, 17, 18, 19, 20
5 verses
(16) Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
(17) And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
(18) And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
(19) Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
(20) Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.