International Christian Fellowship

Bible Study: June. 16, 2007

  The Great Commission

Introduction

All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore,

and teach all nations, baptizing them in the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. (Matthew 28:18-20).
  Every Christian A Witness - Put Your Hands on the Plough!

Main Discussion: (Main Ref: Matt. 28:19; Mark 16:15,16; Acts 1:8)

 1. Q1: What was the primary command which our Lord Jesus Christ

        gave to the New Testament Church? (Matt. 28:19)

    Q2: How does the command in Q1 apply to you?

    
                            

 2. The following are some questions we need to ask ourselves and

    give answers to, in order to fully understand the urgency of

    this command and how it applies to us today?

    Q3: What is the greatest thing that has ever happened to you?

        (John 3:3-5; 1:12; 3:36; Rom 6:23b)

    Q4: What is the world's greatest need? (Rom 3:23; 6:23)

    Q5: How can the world's greatest need be met? (Matt.9:38;

        Rom.10:15; Isaiah 6:1-8

    Q6: Have you been commissioned? Give reasons. (Mark 16:15)

    Q7: Who is the Ambassador in 2 Cor. 5:19,20?

    Q8: Who are Christ's Witnesses? Do you see yourself as one?

        (Give reasons for your answers)-(Isaiah 43:10-12; Acts 1:8)

    Q9: Where is the right place to start being a Witness?

    Q10:When is the right time to be a Witness?

 3. Q11:What were the effects of the testimonies of the four lepers

        and the Samaritan Woman on others, and how do these

        examples apply to you? (2 Kings 7-16; John 4:28-30,39-42)

 4. Q12:How can we be effective Witnesses for Jesus?

         (Acts 1:8; 2 Cor. 5:15; 1 Thess.5:17; John 15:5)

 5. Memory Verse: (Isaiah 6:8)

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