Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” – Matthew 28:19-20 (NASB95)
Observations on Developing Disciples
Disciples will be called to out in
This means out of their
They have been following Jesus, so this is just their
Someone is on the other side of
Good news, they don’t have to go (v.1)
All they have to go on is
They will have to trust God for (v.4)
They will have to trust God for (v.3)
They are commissioned as His (v.1)
Disciples are people of (v.2)
Disciples pray about what’s (v.2)
Disciples are involved in (v.2)
Disciples are told to and not get bogged down with (v.4)
Do not greet – Yiddish word “schmoose” – chit-chat (Jewish New Testament Commentary)
Disciples represent Him with their (v.5)
Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful – John 14:27 (NASB95)
Death and life are in the power of the tongue, – Proverbs 18:21 (NASB)
Disciples are to personal preferences that might hinder the receptivity of (vv.7-8)
Jesus sent them to heal because Jesus wants to the (v.9)
Heal (therapeuo) the sick in that town and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come upon you!’
– Luke 10:9 (NET)
Some won’t the message (v.10)
Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.
– John 14:6 (NASB95)
Whether the message is received or rejected, the message (v.10)
Disciples aren’t to the seriousness of this message (vv.10-12)
(vv.13-15)
(Jesus) And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell. – Luke 10:15 (KJV)
The result of stepping out in faith and serving is and awesome (v.17)
The Disciple is refocused and reminded that the (vv.18-20)
Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. – 1 Corinthians 2:9 (KJV)
Well done, my good servant!’ his master replied. ‘Because you have been trustworthy in a very small matter, take charge of ten cities. – Luke 19:17 (NIV)
The response of Jesus as He sees what is taking place in and through the lives of the Disciples and
At that time Jesus, full of joy through the Holy Spirit, said, “I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was your good pleasure. – Luke 10:21 (NIV)