Aug 12
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This week Joe preached on the Great Commission. Matthew 28:16-20 will serve as the primary text.
1. Are there any cultural or background issues that are important in understanding the listed passage?
2. What key word(s)/phrase(s) really stand(s) out to you in these/this passage(s) of scripture? Why are/is they/it important?
3. Compare the listed passage with at least 3 other Bible versions (NIV, ESV, NASB, NKJV, Ect.) What similarities/differences do you observe? Share with your group.
4. Are there any verbs, commands, prepositions, or conjunctions, that seemed to stand out (if any)? What? Why? Share.
5. Read through at least 2 commentaries on the listed passage and share what your learned with your group. Here are some free online resources. (http://net.bible.org) (http://www.blueletterbible.org/) (http://biblia.com)
6. Have you recently been living with the Great Commission in mind? Why or why not? Explain
7. How can you better live out the Great Commission in you daily life? Explain.
8. Spend some time in prayer for our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ who daily suffer for the sake of the gospel throughout the world.
9. Have you ever considered doing any missionary work? Share.