Bible Study Week 7
Part 6
The Great Commission
The Elements of the Great Commission
a. Faith
b. Repentance
c. Water Baptism
d. The Holy Ghost
e. Teaching
f. Healing and Supernatural Signs
>>> Why do you think Jesus wanted the disciples (and now us) to tell everyone about the gospel?
Since Jesus loves people so much and paid such a high price to save us, of course He wants everyone to hear the good news. We have the privilege of being His messengers to share the gospel!
Jesus' Ascension
Jesus led the disciples to a place on the Mount of Olives near Bethany. He told them to wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Father and they would be baptized with the Holy Ghost in mot many days. He then lifted up His hands, blessed them, and was carried up into Heaven in a cloud.
As the disciples looked skyward two men stood by them in white apparel and asked them why they stood there gazing up into Heaven. The two men told the disciples that the same Jesus who was taken from them up into Heaven would return in like manner.
The disciples left the Mount of Olives and returned to Jerusalem, their hearts filled with joy and eager expectation.
Questions for Personal Reflection
1. Have I experienced the new birth like Jesus described to Nicodemus?
2. What could I do to make my heart like that "good ground" Jesus described that is receptive to the Word of God?
3. What are some practical ways I can respond to the enormous sacrifice Jesus made for me at Calvary?
4. Who could I tell about the good news of Jesus?
5. What step can I take this week to draw closer to God?