Family Devotion Guide
Sunday, August 9, 2020
The King’s Commission
Matthew 28:16-20
ASK
What are the four ‘all statements’ mentioned by Jesus in Matthew 28:16-20?
1. all authority
2. all nations
3. all he has commanded
4. He will be with us all the days or always.
I. Jesus Our King Has All Authority
What were the two reactions of the disciples when they saw Jesus?
They worshiped him and some doubted.
When God is not truly worshiped, He cannot be truly served, no matter how talented, gifted, or well-intentioned His servants may be.
What are the two doubts that Pastor Kevin mentioned in the sermon?
1. dishonest doubt
2. honest doubt
A dishonest doubt is to say, “I don’t want to believe, and I will never believe.”
Honest doubts ask questions and is humble.
Why did Jesus say to his disciples that all authority is given to him?
Because He wanted His disciples to have courage for the task at hand, He wanted them to go into the world to make disciples.
II. Jesus, Our King, Sends Us To All Nations
What are the four verbs mentioned in verses 19-20?
1. go
2. make disciples
3. baptize
4. teach
What is the main verb out of the four?
Make disciples
The word disciple means to be a learner when it pertains to Christianity. It means to be a follower of Christ. We are commanded to make disciples, and the way that we make disciples is first we must “go.” Going is evangelism. We must share the gospel of Jesus to the lost world.
Second, we must baptize. After people come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior we must baptize them. Baptism is the symbol of the work of Christ in the life of a believer.
We also make disciples by teaching. We teach people the ways of Christ and the commands of Christ.
III. Jesus, Our King, Promises To Be With Us All The Days
Parents, ask your children, “How does it make you feel to have me with you when you are afraid?”
Ask them, “How do you feel when I encourage you to do something that is difficult?”
Jesus sends His disciples on a commission, but He also comforts his disciples with His presence.
PRAY
—Pray that you and your family would have boldness to share the Gospel with others
—Pray thanking God that He does not send us out alone without His presence.