This IS Not Optional.

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:

When you hear Jesus’ command to “go and make disciples of all nations,” what personal response or emotion rises within you? 

Truth #1:

Jesus Possesses All Authority 

Discussion Points:

  1. Jesus’ authority validates the mission. (John 20:21 NIV)
  2.  Jesus’ authority brings confidence, not fear. (Philippians 4:13 NIV)
  3. Jesus’ authority assures victory in the mission. (Romans 8:37 NIV)

Growth Question:

What areas of your life would change if you fully trusted His authority? 

Truth #2:

Jesus Commands Us to Make Disciples 

Discussion Points:

  1. The command is to “make disciples,” not merely converts. (Luke 14:27 NIV)
  2. Teaching obedience is essential to discipleship. (John 14:15 NIV)
  3. Discipleship requires ongoing investment and relationship. (2 Timothy 2:2 NIV)

Growth Question:

Who has discipled you, and whom might God be calling you to disciple? 

Truth #3:

Jesus Promises His Continuous Presence 

Discussion Points:

  1. His presence gives courage for the mission. (Joshua 1:9 NIV)
  2. His presence brings peace in uncertainty. (John 14:27 NIV)
  3. His presence remains until the mission is complete. (Hebrews 13:5 NIV)

Growth Question:

What practices help you stay aware of His presence? 

GO THEREFORE QUESTION:

What next step is Jesus inviting you to take as you participate in His mission to make disciples? 

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?