Stories of God: Creation to Christ — from the first light of creation to the empty tomb at dawn

Jesus sends usMatthew 28:16-20Length: Short

Eat

Read the passage slowly, read it again, then retell it in your own words. If you can't retell it, read it once more.

  • Read
  • Reread
  • Retell

Digest

Answer from what the passage actually says — stay in the text.

  1. What does this passage show me about God?

    • What authority does Jesus claim, what does he command his followers to do, and what does he promise?
  2. What does it show me about people — and about myself?

    • Now that you have heard the whole story, what do you believe about Jesus?
  3. What will I obey this week? (a concrete step, with a day)

    • What first step of obedience to Jesus' command will you take this week?
  4. Who will I tell?

    • Who will you begin sharing these stories with, trusting that Jesus is with you?

Grow

Growth is God's part, not yours. Do the cycle faithfully and trust Him to give the growth (1 Corinthians 3:6–7).

Pray

Jesus, all authority in heaven and on earth is yours, and you are with me always. Send me to make disciples, starting right where I am.