The Great Commission (VBS 2023)
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· 1 viewA theological overview making disciples and how to begin a conversation with someone about Jesus.
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Introduction
Introduction
Scripture Reading
Scripture Reading
Jesus said in Matt. 28:19-20, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
Step One: Go Make Disciples
Step One: Go Make Disciples
What is a “disciple”?
Lexham Theological Wordbook Discipleship
Discipleship is the process of devoting oneself to a teacher to learn from and become more like them. For the Christian, this refers to the process of learning the teachings of Jesus and following after his example in obedience through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Step Two: Baptize Them
Step Two: Baptize Them
What is “baptism”?
The Lexham Bible Dictionary Baptism
The rite of formal initiation into the Christian church through water.
Lexham Theological Wordbook Theological Overview
The basis of forgiveness was the individual’s repentance and faith in Jesus.
Step Three: Teach Them
Step Three: Teach Them
Lexham Theological Wordbook Discipleship
Discipleship not only involves the process of becoming a disciple but of making other disciples through teaching and evangelism.
In other words, as we learn about Jesus, we should teach others what we are learning.
How to Make Disciples
How to Make Disciples