The Evangelism of Disciplship

The Evangelism of Discipleship

Matthew 28:16-20 16 “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.”

Intro: Evangelism means announcing the good news of Christ’ death, burial, resurrection, and ascension. Discipleship is the task of training believers to become mature followers of Christ, growing in their knowledge of, love for, and obedience to the Lord. Evangelism and discipleship are foundational and essential elements of Christian mission

1 The Appointment of Evangelism and Discipleship; Vs.16-17 Matt 28:16-17 16 “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. 17 When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted.”

A: Place - appointed place

B: People - appointed people

C: Posture - “proskyneo” to worship, to bow down; to lay prostrate.

2 The Authority of Evangelism and Discipleship; Vs.18 Matt 28:18 18 “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.”

Authority = “exousia” - power; jurisdiction; official power

The Bible Exposition Commentary Chapter Twenty-Six: The King’s Victory (Matthew 28)

In this verse, the word power means “authority,” the right to use power. The entire Gospel of Matthew stresses the authority of Jesus Christ. There was authority to His teaching (Matt. 7:29). He exercised authority in healing (Matt. 8:1–13), and even in forgiving sins (Matt. 9:6). He had authority over Satan, and He delegated that authority to His Apostles (Matt. 10:1). At the close of his Gospel, Matthew made it clear that Jesus has ALL authority.

3 The Activities of Evangelism and Discipleship; Vs.19-20a Matt 28:19-20 19 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.”

A: Going -

B: Make -

C: Baptizing - “in the name” is translated “into the name” Baptizing into the name has a 2 fold meaning. 1 Unto - which denotes object or purpose;

2 Into - denotes union or communion.

Baptizing into Christ Jesus, into his death.

D: Teaching -

4 The Ability of Evangelism and Discipleship; Vs.20b Matt 28:20 20 “teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.”

Jesus is not only in the midst when his people gather together, but He is also present with us when we scatter into the world to witness.