Key Ideas
Faith Fact
We celebrate together.
Faith Verse
Matthew 18:20 (NLT)
“For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them.”
Question of the Day: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?
Read about It
Read: Matthew 28:18–20
Matthew 28:19 is known as the Great Commission. Jesus challenged His disciples to go to all the nations and share His message. This challenge goes beyond just those disciples there that day to all disciples, to everyone who is a Christian. We are called to go and tell others about Jesus.
Not only are we called to tell others about Jesus, but to celebrate with them when they make a public declaration of their faith by being baptized in water. When someone decides to follow Jesus and get baptized, they show other people that they plan to live for Jesus every day. It is a special moment when people put their faith in Jesus!
Talk about It
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Question 1. What is the importance of Matthew 28:19? Answer 1. Known as the Great Commission, the verse shows God’s desire for His followers to share the gospel throughout the world.
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| Question 2. In whose name should Christians be baptized?
Answer 2. The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19)
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| Question 3. Who needs to hear about Jesus?
Answer 3. Everyone
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| Question 4. Why should we celebrate when someone puts their faith in Jesus and decides to be baptized in water?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. Who is someone God wants you to tell about Jesus?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You so much that we can find grace, love, forgiveness from sin, and so much more in You. God, help me to share Your love with others. Help me to fulfill the Great Commission, and help me to be willing to go wherever You want me to go. Amen.