April 28
Lesson 9 (KJV)
Called to Make Disciples
Devotional Reading: Colossians 3:12–17
Background Scripture: Matthew 28:16–20; Acts 1:6–8
Matthew 28:16–20
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.
Acts 1:6–8
6 When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
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Key Verses
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 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.—Matthew 28:19, 20
Discipleship and Mission
Unit 2: Call to Ministry
Lessons 5–9
Lesson Aims
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Give the content of Jesus’ commissions.
2. Describe challenges to keeping the Great Commission as the church’s top priority.
3. Create a series of steps to improve his or her church’s efforts at fulfilling the Great Commission.
Lesson Outline
Introduction
A. “This Changes Everything”
B. Lesson Context: Matthew
C. Lesson Context: Acts
I. Commission in Matthew (Matthew 28:16–20)
A. Disciples Gather (vv. 16, 17)
B. Jesus Commands (vv. 18–20)
Figurative, Literal, Literalistic?
II. Commission in Acts (Acts 1:6–8)
A. Flawed Question (v. 6)
B. First Priority (vv. 7, 8)
Secrets Best Kept That Way
Conclusion
A. What Only the Church Can Do
B. Prayer
C. Thought to Remember
HOW TO SAY IT
ascension
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uh-sen(t)-shun.
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Corinthians
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Ko-rin-thee-unz (th as in thin).
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Cornelius
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Cor-neel-yus.
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Emmanuel
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Ee-man-you-el.
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Galatians
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Guh-lay-shunz.
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Galilee
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Gal-uh-lee.
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Gentile
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Jen-tile.
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Judaea
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Joo-dee-uh.
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Pentecost
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Pent-ih-kost.
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Philippians
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Fih-lip-ee-unz.
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Pilate
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Pie-lut.
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Samaria
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Suh-mare-ee-uh.
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synecdoche
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suh-neck-duh-kee.
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