Gospel of Matthew - Week 21

Scripture Reading: Matthew 28

Understand the Passage

1. What is the significance of the women being the first to hear the message of Jesus' resurrection?
2. Given the main purpose of Matthew's gospel, why do you think the information about the posting of the guard and subsequent follow-up with the chief priests was included in the text?
3. What commands and assurances are included in the Great Commission passage?

Application

1. Why was the resurrection important to the Gospel message?
2. Why do you believe Matthew chose to end his Gospel the way he did?
3. In what way do you need to better live out the Great Commission?
4. What else did you learn?