Chapter Summary

Resurrection of Jesus. Jesus in Galilee and the great commission.

Discussion Questions for Matthew, Chapter 28

1. How would you have felt if you had been one of the women encountering the angel on the stone? Why is the supernatural occurrence of this so significant? In what ways do the supernatural events of the resurrection cause you to seriously think about the historical reality of Jesus's life and death?
2. In what ways do knowing and believing in the resurrection today change our lives? How do you practically live out the truth of the resurrection on a daily basis?
3. The beginning of this chapter, and the end of this chapter, contain the word "Go" (HCSB). In what ways does the resurrection determine our obedience to share Christ? How does the resurrection impact your witnessing, and how can you strengthen that spiritual discipline?
4. Why is it significant that the women had "great joy" in leaving the empty tomb? What does this say about their belief in Jesus's resurrection? What do you think of their immediate obedience to "go and tell" (HCSB)? In what ways can you practice more immediate obedience to the commands of Christ?
5. How does the religious leaders giving a "large sum of money" (HCSB) to the soldiers to lie about Jesus's body compare to Judas betraying Jesus for money? What does this say about the power that finances have over our hearts? In what ways might money have an unhealthy grip or hold on your own heart?
6. After all they saw and experienced during the life of Jesus, "some doubted" (HCSB). Why do you think they doubted? How does that make you feel when you doubt, knowing that you didn't see Jesus in person like the disciples did? How does that change your view of "doubt" in general?
7. What does it mean to be a "disciple" (HCSB)? How does this command of Jesus reflect the priorities that we should have on earth? In what ways are you investing in discipleship with others?
8. The theme of "all nations" (HCSB) is reminiscent of Jesus cleansing the temple in Matthew 21 (HCSB). Why do you think a global theme continues to pop up throughout Scripture? What does this say about God's heart for the nations? What does this say about your role in cross-cultural evangelism?
9. Why is Jesus's "authority" significant? How does His authority impact broad things like the Great Commission? How does His authority impact the everyday decisions that you make?
10. How has the resurrection shaped the world since that day? In what ways does it continue to impact the world? How does it impact you personally?

Key Words/Phrase

Resurrection, v. 6.

Characters

God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, 2 Marys, disciples.

Strong Verse(s)

6, 18, 19, 20.