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Matthew 28:16-20
Activities
loyolapress.com- Background on the Gospel and activities for groups and families
4catholiceducatiors.com- Resources on the Sunday Readings (Matthew)
sermons4kids.com- Delivering the Invitation object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples object lesson with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples object lesson #2 with group activities, coloring page, puzzles, worship bulletin
word-sunday.com- Promises (scroll down to Gospel)
ministry-to-children.com- Lesson: Jesus’ Final Instructions and Ascension (Matthew 28 & Acts 1)
ministry-to-children.com- The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16-20) Sunday School Lesson
ministry-to-children.com- Making Disciples – Teaching Activity for ‘the Great Commission’
ministry-to-children.com- Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 16:13-20) Who do you say that I AM?
ministry-to-children.com- Go Make Disciples (Matthew 28:16-20) Bible Lesson for Kids on the Great Commission
sundayschool.works- Sunday School Lessons on “The Great Commission” (Matthew 28:16-20)
ministry-to-children.com- “The Great Commission” Bible Lesson
ministryark.com- God Sends the Disciples Sunday School Lesson (Matthew 28:16-20)
truewaykids.com- The Great Commission (free printable lessons for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
sundayschoollessons.com- Jesus Tells His Disciples What to Do lesson with questions
skk.cccmy.org- Go Make Disciples! lesson with activities
ministryspark.com- The Great Commission Elementary Lesson
youthgroupministry.com- A Youth Ministry Lesson on Matthew 28:16-20: Becoming Disciples of Christ
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Primary Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Intermediate Lesson
rclblectionary.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Junior High Lesson
The Catholic Toolbox- What Can Teens Do For Gospel For The Mass Activities?
textweek.com- Lectionary, Scripture Study and Worship Links and Resources
Coloring
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Sunday Coloring Page
sermons4kids.com- I can tell my friends about Jesus.
storange.cloversites.com- Jesus Gives One Last Commandment (page 4)
covchurch.org- Matthew 28:19-20 (page 7)
ministryark.com- Matthew 28:19
ministryark.com- Matthew 28:19a
churchrez.org- Matthew 28:16-20
coloringpagesbymradron.blogspot.com- Matthew 28:19
churchpublishing.org- Matthew 28:16–20 (page 42)
amazonaws.com- Matthew 28:16-20
Crafts
sermons4kids.com- Delivering the Invitation group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples group activities (crafts)
sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples group activities #2 (crafts)
web.archive.org- Use as a Bible craft or as a memory verse game.
daniellesplace.com- Great Commission “Go” Traffic Light Sunday School Craft for Kids & “Go Tell Others” Good News Bible Craft for Sunday School (scroll down to these)
skk.cccmy.org- Round the World (page 5, 6 & 17), Into All Nations (page 9)
storage.cloversites.com- Making Disciples Maps (page 9)
pinterest.com- Matthew 28:19 Craft
flannelgraf.blogspot.com- Matthew 28:19 Craft
Games
sermons4kids.com- Delivering the Invitation group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples group activities (games)
sermons4kids.com- Go and Make Disciples group activities #2 (games)
web.archive.org- Scripture Sheep Memory
• Print out a number of copies of the template or alternatively, paste the template into a program such as Publisher. Print or write the first half of memory verses on sheep front card and the second half and/or the reference on the sheep back card.
• Cut out and play memory with the cards.
skk.cccmy.org- Famous Final Words Game (page 2 & 15), G-O Spells “GO!” (page 7 & 8), Where In The World (page 11 & 12), Hands Down (page 13 & 14)
storage.cloversites.com- Worldwide Scramble (page 3), Touch The World (page 8), Four Corners of the Earth (page 10)
Puzzles & Worksheets
sermons4kids.com- The Great Commission (Maze)
storage.googleapis.com- Maze (page 14), puzzle (page 15)
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- The Great Commission (Word Search)
4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 28: 16-20 (Word Search)
web.archive.org- Word Search
sermons4kids.com- The Great Commission (Decoder)
sundayschoolzone.com- Coded Words
sermons4kids.com- The Great Commission (Crossword)
4catholiceducators.com- Matthew 28:16-20 (Crossword)
web.archive.org- Crossword
catholicmom.com- Scroll down to the date for Coloring Page, Mass Worksheet, Crossword Puzzle, Word Search, etc.
catholickidsbulletin.com- Download a FREE bulletin to help your kids learn more about our Catholic Mass. Each week's bulletin contains coloring pages for a saint and activities based on the Gospel. The coloring pages may also include a maze, dot-to-dot, find the picture, and many other activities.
truewaykids.com- The Great Commission (free printable worksheets for under 5s, over 5s, preteens and teens)
sdc.me.uk- Matthew 28:16-20 Year A Worksheet
sdc.me.uk- Matthew 28:16-20 Year B Worksheet
thekidsbulletin.com- Matthew 28:16-20 Kid’s Bulletin
storage.cloversites.com- The Great Commission (page 20)
hermeneutrix.com- Questions for Reflection and Discussion – Matthew 28:16-20 and Acts 1 6-8 (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
gracebibleny.org- The Great Commission: Overview – Matthew 28:16-20 (scroll down to Fill in the Blank questions at bottom that can easily be made into a worksheet)
studyandobey.com- The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 Bible Study Notes, Cross References, Outline, and Discussion Questions (questions that can easily be made into a worksheet)
Questions that can be used for a worksheet:
If Christ is at work in our lives, transforming us from the inside out, how can we not keep from sharing that with others?
What’s the difference between merely evangelizing and making disciples?
What opportunities do you have as a student to make disciples right now?
What characteristics do disciple-makers have?
How will you commit to starting the process of making disciples today?
What was the mission Jesus gave his disciples?
What does it mean to make disciples?
Are there any better ways to spread the gospel than making disciples?
Why is baptism important?
What must we teach and how can we teach it?
What promise did Jesus give his disciples/apostles?
How do we, ourselves, follow these instructions?
What is included in “everything that I have commanded you”?
In v20, Jesus says “remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” Does this statement apply to the individuals who were there, or more widely? Does it apply to us, do we think? Again, why?
How do the eleven respond to Jesus when they see him on the mountain?
What did Jesus mean when He said all authority had been given to Him? Who gave Him that authority?
Read Matthew 28:19–20. Then break down these verses into a list of things that Jesus told His disciples to do.
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Questions about Jesus' authority (Matthew 28:18)
• What is the significance of Jesus declaring, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me?" This statement establishes the foundation for the command that follows. It shows that the mission to make disciples is not a human endeavor but an authoritative command from the resurrected Lord, who has triumphantly conquered sin and death and now reigns over all creation.
• How does Jesus' authority affect the disciples' mission? Christ's authority sends and empowers his followers. Their work is a collaborative effort with him, not an independent project. His supreme power reassures them that the mission is not destined to fail and that they do not need to rely on their own strength.
Questions about the mission (Matthew 28:19)
• What does it mean to "make disciples of all nations?" The core command is to "make disciples," with "going," "baptizing," and "teaching" as the methods for fulfilling this mission. The term "nations" refers to all people groups, not just political countries, emphasizing the global, cross-cultural scope of the mission. Making disciples is about nurturing mature, obedient followers of Christ, not simply gaining converts.
• What are the specific steps to making a disciple? As outlined in the passage, making a disciple involves three steps:
-Go: This implies being actively engaged in mission outside of one's comfort zone, whether that means traveling to distant places or reaching out to a neighbor.
-Baptize: Baptism is the public sign of commitment, initiation, and allegiance to the triune God.
-Teach: Discipleship involves a process of learning to obey all of Jesus' commands. This teaching goes beyond factual knowledge and must be applied to how one lives.
• Why does Jesus commission his disciples to baptize "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit?" This formula emphasizes the Trinitarian nature of God and marks a new believer's entrance into a personal relationship with the Godhead. It also sets the Christian faith apart from Jewish tradition by emphasizing baptism rather than circumcision as the sign of the new covenant.
Questions about doubt (Matthew 28:17)
• Why did some of the disciples doubt, even after seeing the resurrected Jesus? The passage notes that some worshiped while others doubted, likely reflecting a mix of overwhelming emotions. This hesitation wasn't necessarily complete unbelief but could have stemmed from amazement, disbelief that the event was actually happening, or shame for their previous actions.
• How does Jesus' response to the doubters encourage believers today? Jesus does not rebuke or dismiss the doubting disciples. He proceeds to give them the Great Commission, showing that doubt does not disqualify someone from participating in his mission. The inclusion of this detail in the Gospel validates the human struggle with doubt and highlights God's grace in using imperfect people.
Questions about the promise (Matthew 28:20)
• What is the significance of Jesus' promise, "I am with you always, to the end of the age?" This final promise assures Jesus' followers of his perpetual presence as they carry out the Great Commission. It is a powerful reminder that they are not alone in their mission and provides both comfort and strength for a challenging task.
• How does this verse connect to the beginning of Matthew's Gospel? The Gospel of Matthew begins by identifying Jesus as "Immanuel," meaning "God with us" (Matthew 1:23). The ending of the book, with Jesus' promise to be with his people always, brings this theme full circle and underscores the central message of his enduring presence.
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