Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." Matthew 28:18-20

What, precisely, is Jesus asking his disciples to do in Matthew 28:18-20?

Jesus says that those we make into His disciples must be taught to obey all that he has already commanded them. How does that fit in with the picture of the gospel that we’ve already been talking about in this class?

What habits, practices, and moments in your life have most sparked your love for God?

Why is repentance so important in a new believer’s life?

What are ways you could connect someone’s awareness of the 3 Circles after your presentation of it to the need of repentance?

In your own Christian community, what steps do you anticipate would be needed for a new believer to become baptized and begin taking the Lord’s Supper?

Take a moment ot consider how you would help a new believer use the Lord's Prayer to guide their prayers for a few minutes, then share your insights with the group.

What surprises you about the Bible study method taught in this video? Does it seem adequate? Do you think you would enjoy being in a Bible study with this method?

A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ (Luke 10:30-35)

Following this passage, Jesus andan expert in the law agree that the Samaritan man displays the love required by God. What does this teach you about God? What does it teach you about humans?

Does this kind of love feel more daunting to be commanded to show, or more liberating to imagine getting to show? How could you help a new believer find it liberating?

What are ways you have been able to give to those in need in your community that you could direct a new believer towards?