How You Can Help Fulfill the Great Commission


Self-Study Guide


  1. Many have argued that the Great Commission was only for the apostles to whom it was originally given and is not for us today. Name two things in Matthew 28:20 that prove the Great Commission is intended for Christians today.
  2. Why is it important that Jesus is who He said He is, the Son of God? How would you describe His character?
  3. How does Ephesians 1:19-23 express God's power? What additional fact does Jeremiah 32:17 bring out?
  4. List some reasons that the New Testament church had such a great impact. (See 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10)
  5. What does it mean to be Christ's ambassador?
  6. What does John 14:6 say? Why is this important?
  7. Why should you be involved in telling others about Christ?
  8. Why is it critical that we take the news of Jesus Christ to every land?
  9. What does the word "witness" mean? How is it used in the Bible?
      10. a. Proverbs 14:5
      b. Isaiah 55:1-7
      c. Luke 24:48
      d. Acts 1:18
      e. Acts 2:40
      f. Acts 8:25
      g. Acts 20:17-24
      h. Acts 23:11
      i. Acts 28:23
  10. How would you describe Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria in relation to your world today? (See Acts 1:8)
  11. What is involved in the fulfillment of the Great Commission? Explain the role of both evangelism and discipleship in its fulfillment.
  12. What place does prayer have in the fulfillment of the Great Commission?
  13. What personal strategy of evangelism did Paul exhibit in Acts 13 and 14? What additional strategy did he employ in Acts 18:1-11?
  14. What are the essential ingredients of a personal strategy? What personal strategy do you (or will you) use?
  15. How does Matthew 6:33 apply to your life in relation to helping fulfill the Great Commission?
  16. List five people whom you would like to train (disciple) to share the gospel, or one person whom you can ask to disciple you.
  17. What commitment will you make regarding your answer to Question 16?