Discipleship Lesson-12

LESSON-12 DISCIPLESHIP

Matthew 28:18–20—often called The Great Commission—isn’t just a farewell speech. It’s a battle cry. A commissioning. A transfer of authority from the Son to His sons. It marks the shift from being discipled to becoming disciplers—from following Jesus to multiplying His movement.

Let’s break it down with theological depth and practical fire:

🔥 Matthew 28:18–20 (The Great Commission)“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🧬 Identity: Commissioned Sons 

• “All authority… has been given to me” — Jesus isn’t just sending; He’s delegating. Sons inherit the authority of the Father through the Son.
• Commissioned means you’re not just saved—you’re sent. You carry Kingdom weight.
• This is the moment disciples become ambassadors (2 Corinthians 5:20)—representatives of Heaven on earth.

  Application: Teach men that salvation is not the finish line—it’s the starting line of mission.

Mission: 

From Disciples to Apostles 

• “Go… make disciples” — The command isn’t to gather crowds, but to multiply sons.
• “Of all nations” — This is a global, cross-cultural movement. No tribe, tongue, or territory is off-limits.
• “Baptizing… teaching…” — Discipleship is holistic: identity (baptism) + obedience (teaching).

 Challenge: Equip men to disciple others—not just through content, but through covenant, character, and Spirit-led example

Multiplying the Movement

The movement multiplies when sons become fathers—when followers become leaders.”  Final Charge: The Disciple-Maker MandateJesus didn’t say “build churches.” He said “make disciples.”
He didn’t say “gather fans.” He said “train followers.”
He didn’t say “protect the message.” He said “spread the fire.

”You are not just a recipient of grace—

you are a carrier of mission.  

How This Lands in FMO 

• Podcast Segment: “Commissioned & Dangerous” — What it means to carry Kingdom authority
• Curriculum Module: “Disciple-Maker DNA” — Training men to multiply sons, not just sermons
• Brotherhood Challenge: “Find Your Timothy” — Every man identifies one younger brother to disciple intentionally

Part-2 The Great Commission

 The Great Commission is the final directive Jesus gave to His disciples after His resurrection and before His ascension, recorded most famously in Matthew 28:18–20:

Core Elements of the Great Commission:

•      Authority: Jesus declares that all authority in heaven and earth has been given to Him.

•      Mandate: His followers are commanded—not merely invited—to go and make disciples.

•      Scope: It’s global—“all nations,” transcending cultural and geographic boundaries.

•      Method: Through baptism and teaching obedience to His commands.

•      Promise: His presence will remain with His people until the end of the age.

Why It Matters:

•      It’s not called “The Great Suggestion.” It’s a missional command that defines the Church’s purpose.

•      It’s the theological foundation for evangelism, missions, and discipleship.

•      It reflects God’s heart for redemption, reconciliation, and restoration across all humanity.

Given your passion for sonship, justice, and restoring spiritual identity, the Great Commission isn’t just a call to preach—it’s a call to rebuild men, reclaim purpose, and confront injustice with Spirit-led courage.