The Charge to the Disciples

Matthew 28:16–20 CSB

The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but some doubted. Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. 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 everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”

I. Introduction

Today we want to continue our series called “Encounters with the Risen Christ!” where we examine the personal appearances of Jesus with His disciples after He had been raised from the dead. Jesus’ disciples had to begin to think of Him in new ways as they encountered Him again. They had to come to grips with the appearance of Jesus after He had died! These appearances should encourage our hearts and strengthen our faith in the resurrected Lord Jesus.

Recap:

Mary's Encounter with the Risen Jesus Jn.20:11-18

The Eleven's Encounter with The Risen Jesus Luke 24:36-49

Thomas' Encounter with the Risen Jesus Jn.20:25-31

Resurrection Meal Jn.21:1-14

The Risen Jesus Speaks with Peter (Jn.21:15-25)

II. The Reunion

A) Traveled to Galilee

B) Worshiped

C) Some Doubted

Matthew 28:16–17 CSB

The eleven disciples traveled to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped, but some doubted.

Worship

προσκυνέω (κυνέω ‘to kiss’) impf. to express in attitude or gesture one’s complete dependence on or submission to a high authority figure, (fall down and) worship, do obeisance to, prostrate oneself before, do reverence to, welcome respectfully

William Arndt et al., A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2000), 882.

1 Corinthians 15:6 CSB

Then he appeared to over five hundred brothers and sisters at one time; most of them are still alive, but some have fallen asleep.

Doubted

A Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament and Other Early Christian Literature, 3rd ed. (διστάζω)

διστάζω (δίς + ?) fut. διστάσω; ① to have doubts concerning something, doubt, waver

III. The Report

A) Jesus came near

B) All Authority (Earth & Heaven)

Matthew 28:18 CSB

Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

IV. The Requirement

A) Make Disciples

Going

Baptizing

Teaching

B) Jesus is with us

Matthew 28:19–20 CSB

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 everything I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”