How You Can Help Fulfill the
Great Commission
Self-Study Guide
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.
Why is it important
that Jesus is who He said He is, the Son of God? How would you describe
His character?
How does Ephesians
1:19-23 express God's power? What additional fact does Jeremiah
32:17 bring out?
List some reasons
that the New Testament church had such a great impact. (See 1
Thessalonians 1:5-10 )
What does it
mean to be Christ's ambassador?
What does John
14:6 say? Why is this important?
Why should you
be involved in telling others about Christ?
Why is it critical
that we take the news of Jesus Christ to every land?
What does the
word "witness" mean? How is it used in the Bible?
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
How would you
describe Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria in relation to your world today?
(See Acts 1:8 )
What is involved
in the fulfillment of the Great Commission? Explain the role of both
evangelism and discipleship in its fulfillment.
What place does
prayer have in the fulfillment of the Great Commission?
What personal
strategy of evangelism did Paul exhibit in Acts
13 and 14 ?
What additional strategy did he employ in Acts
18:1-11 ?
What are the
essential ingredients of a personal strategy? What personal strategy
do you (or will you) use?
How does Matthew
6:33 apply to your life in relation to helping fulfill the Great
Commission?
List five people
whom you would like to train (disciple) to share the gospel, or one
person whom you can ask to disciple you.
What commitment
will you make regarding your answer to Question 16?