The Great Commission — A Call to Make & Be Disciples (Find & Follow: Lesson 1)

Pastor Matt Hodge (Discipleship Pastor) - ​​​​​​​Matthew 28:18-20; Luke 24:46-48; Acts 1:6-8; John 3:16-18; 14:15; 20:19-23

 

What kind of church do we want to be? Friendly, generous, serving—all of these are good, but if we want to be faithful to Jesus, there's one thing we must be: a disciple-producing church. In this lesson, we explore the Great Commission as found in Matthew 28 and echoed across the New Testament. Jesus calls us to a life of mission—preaching the Gospel so others can find Him, and obeying His commands so we can follow Him. This is more than a church mission statement—it's the heartbeat of the Christian life. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just beginning to explore faith, this conversation will inspire you to take your next step in the cycle of discipleship that multiplies and transforms.

 

Summer Teaching Series:

This is not just another series on the Great Commission—this is a challenge. Do we really want to be a disciple-making church? Are we willing to move beyond good intentions and take Jesus’ final command seriously?

Find & Follow is a 9-week journey designed to help you step boldly into the Great Commission. In the first half of the series, we’ll explore how to share the gospel—from trusting its power to telling our personal stories and living as a witness. Then, we’ll shift our focus to discipleship—what it means to truly follow Jesus, grow in community, and invest in others.

 

Find & Follow :: Completely Obeying the Great Commission
Lesson 1
The Great Commission: A Call to Make & Be Disciples

 

1. Make Disciples by Preaching the Gospel

2. Be Disciples by Obeying Jesus' Commands

 

Lesson 1 - Notes

 

Illustration #1: FBC Mission Statement

 

Illustration #2: Discipleship