Witness: Exploring and Sharing Your Christian Faith

Lesson Plan

Trail Four, Session 16 = The Great Commission

(plan for a short refreshment break at some point)
References:

Trail Guide for Leaders Page 165

Trail Guide for Hikers Page 93

1. Prayer:

a. Talk about your witnessing experiences during the week.

b. Reading the prayer on page 93.

2. Trail Talk:

a. What is a disciple? Would you know one if you saw one? Is it the same or different from being a Christian or a church member?

b. Did you ask someone else what they think it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ?

3. The Great Commission(s):

a. There is one in each of the gospels and one in Acts. Read them in your Bible and on page 94.

b. Which is the most helpful to you?

4. Matthew 28:16-20 (read aloud to the class <bottom right of page 95>):

a. If you had been one of the disciples on that hillside what would have thought?

b. Do you ever struggle with your confidence that Jesus is the final authority?

c. How do you resolve that with living out your faith?

5. The Great Commission Plan:

a. No "go", no "lo"!

b. GO MAKE BAPTIZE TEACH

(1) Go where?

(2) Make what?

(3) Baptize how?

(4) Teach what?

c. The grace promise (And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.)

6. Moving On:

a. Review what we have covered this week.

b. Assignments for Next Week

(1). Reading Assignment:

(a) As you read the chapter for next week (pages 99-104 underline or highlight special thoughts and answer the questions in the Q boxes.

(b) Complete the daily Bible readings and place your reflections, questions and insights in your "My Witness Journal"

c. Action Assignment:

(1) Complete the Action Assignment on page 98.

7. Closing Prayer:

8. Closing Word: "See you on the path!"