Jesus’ Last Words 6 – I Am With You Grace Lutheran Bible Study 1. Is being alone any different than loneliness? 2. What’s challenging about loneliness, isolation, alone-ness? 3. Today we’ll consider how the Risen Jesus once spoke to his disciples in a way that combats the danger of loneliness. Matthew 28:16-17 The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him, but some hesitated because they were uncertain. 4. So how do you explain this combination: they worshiped him, but some hesitated because they were uncertain? 5. When are you hesitant or uncertain about Jesus? Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus approached and spoke to them saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and gather disciples from all nations by baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. And by teaching them to keep all the instructions I have given you. 6. The first disciples and Christians might have been tempted to feel a lack of authority at times. Why? 7. When do you feel like your faith in Jesus doesn’t really have authority to deal with the problems of your life? 8. If it’s true that all authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Jesus, there are massive implications. Take a few moments to complete the following statements. - Jesus has all authority over…….. -
Jesus is the absolute master of…….
9. Why did Jesus mention all authority in heaven and on earth. Don’t we only deal