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MEETING AGENDA:

  1. OPENING PRAYER – Ask one person to Open the meeting in prayer. 
  1. DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS – Ask everyone the Development Questions. 
  1. ATTENDANCE – Take attendance through the SG Attendance System. 
  1. TODAY’S LESSON – Go over this week’s SG lesson. 
  1. CLOSING PRAYER – Ask for prayer requests and pray.  

Development Questions

Question #1

Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?

Question #2

What did you learn from this week’s sermon? 

Question #3

What was your most important accomplishment this week?

This Week's Passage:

Matthew 28:16–20 (NIV) 
16 Then the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted. 18 Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Connection Question:

Why is acknowledging Christ’s authority essential to true discipleship?

Truth #1:

Jesus Has All Authority

Discussion Points:

  1. His authority validates our mission and we go because He has the right to send us. (John 20:21)  
  2. Christ’s authority covers all areas of life and ministry. (Ephesians 1:20–22) 
  3. Recognizing His authority leads to obedience and worship. (Luke 6:46) 

Growth Question:

Why is acknowledging Christ’s authority essential to true discipleship? 

Truth #2:

We Are Commissioned to Make Disciples  

Discussion Points:

  1. “Go” implies intentional action—the gospel moves outward. (Romans 10:14–15)  
  2. Baptism marks our identification with Christ and His people. (Romans 6:4) 
  3. We are ambassadors of reconciliation, carrying God’s message to the world. (2 Corinthians 5:20) 

Growth Question:

How can you intentionally invest in others to help them grow spiritually?  

Truth #3:

Jesus Is Always Present with His People  

Discussion Points:

  1. Christ’s presence is continual—He is with us always. (Hebrews 13:5) 
  2. His presence empowers the mission through the Holy Spirit. (Acts 1:8) 
  3. His presence brings peace in uncertainty. (John 14:27)

Growth Question:

When have you felt God’s presence in moments of doubt or fear? 

GO THEREFORE QUESTION:

How might our lives and communities change if we lived daily with the awareness that Jesus has all authority, has sent us on His mission, and is always with us? 

PRAYER:

Question #1

Who are you praying for  
to be saved? 

Question #2

Who can you invite to Church and/or to Small Group?  

Question #3

What are your prayer requests?