Aug 12
20
This week Joe continued his sermon on the Great Commission. Matthew 28:16-20 will still 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. Do you believe that you are being proactive in proclaiming the gospel? Why or why not? How? Explain.
7. What can you do differently in your daily life to better proclaim the gospel? Share. Encourage.
8. Have you been baptized? Reminisce about your experience. If you have not been baptized, are you considering it? Share.
9. How do we as Christians go about teaching others “all that Christ has commanded?” What does “all that Christ commanded entail?” Share. Explain.