Matthew 28:16-20 | Bible Study Questions

MARK DONALD | 16 SEPTEMBER 2022

OBSERVATION

What does it say?

    • Read Matthew 28:16-20
    • What characters are mentioned in our text and who are they?
    • Where do they go and why?
    • How do they respond to Jesus?
    • Do you notice any repeated words or ideas?
    • What does Jesus say?

INTERPRETATION

What does it mean?

    • What is significant about the setting in vv.16-17?
    • How does Jesus' words in v.18 connect to his commands in vv.19-20?
    • The main command is "make disciples," what does that mean?
    • How are they to do this? What does that mean?
    • Of whom should they do this? What does that mean?
    • Where do you think this takes place? Where are disciples taught to observe all that Jesus has commanded us?
    • How do Jesus' final words fit with what he has said? How are these words emphasized?
    • Why do you think Matthew concludes his gospel with these words of Jesus?

APPLICATION

What will I do?

    • What do we learn here about the mission of the church?
    • How do individuals participate in this mission?
    • How do congregations participate in this mission?
    • What do we learn about Jesus and his church from this text? What difference does
    • that make to our obeying this text?
    • What impact might this have on your discipleship?
    • How might you pray in light of this?
    • Sing Across The Lands to God and to one another.