Table of Contents
- 1 What was Jesus last instructions to the disciples?
- 2 What did Jesus promise to the disciples?
- 3 What was the first thing Jesus said to his disciples after his resurrection?
- 4 What did Jesus promise to give his disciples before they started their mission?
- 5 How do you prepare for baptism?
- 6 What did Jesus offer his disciples?
- 7 What happened to the disciples at the Mount of Olives?
- 8 What are the marching orders of the disciples?
What was Jesus last instructions to the disciples?
Jesus’ last words to the disciples were recorded in Matt. 28:19-20: “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you.
What did Jesus promise to the disciples?
Jesus promises to send them an advocate, the Holy Spirit to inhabit their hearts and to give them understand and direction in their lives. The Greek word is parakletos and it literally means “to call alongside.” Jesus promises the disciples the Paraclete to walk with them as their teacher and guide.
What does it mean to be Baptised into a faith community?
Baptism publicly acknowledges one’s confession of faith and belief in the gospel message. It also symbolizes the sinner’s entrance into the community of believers (the church).
What did Jesus say to his disciples before he died?
Jesus said to him, “Let the dead bury their own dead, but you go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” Still another said, “I will follow you, Lord; but first let me go back and say good-by to my family.”
What was the first thing Jesus said to his disciples after his resurrection?
The Savior then appeared to Simon Peter and afterward to the 11 Apostles and others. “Peace be unto you,” He said. “Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have” (Luke 24:36, 39).
What did Jesus promise to give his disciples before they started their mission?
Jesus: ‘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 all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.’
What is the special gift promised by Jesus to the disciples before his ascension?
Lord Jesus, before you ascended into heaven, you promised to send the Holy Spirit to your apostles and disciples. Give me that same Spirit to make me strong and holy. Give me the Spirit of Piety, that I may find peace and fulfillment in serving God while I serve others.
What are the steps in baptism?
During the infant baptism ceremony:
- the baby, parents and the godparents are welcomed.
- there are readings from the Bible.
- the parents and godparents take vows, renounce Satan and evil and profess their faith and the faith they want the baby to be brought up in.
- the Apostles’ Creed might be said as a statement of faith.
How do you prepare for baptism?
Prepare People for Baptism and Confirmation
- Humble themselves before God.
- Desire to be baptized.
- Come forth with broken hearts and contrite spirits.
- Repent of all their sins.
- Be willing to take upon them the name of Christ.
- Have a determination to serve Christ to the end.
What did Jesus offer his disciples?
By offering the cup of his own blood, Jesus shocked his disciples: “This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.” (Matthew 26:28, ESV).
What were Jesus’ final instructions to his disciples after his resurrection?
Jesus’ final instructions to His disciples after His resurrection, before returning to His Father in heaven, was to go and make more disciples, “teaching them to obey everything I [Jesus] have commanded,” (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-18).
What did Jesus tell his disciples to do?
Jesus told His disciples that God was going to send the Holy Spirit and He would give each of them the power to obey Jesus’ final instructions. The disciples must have listened so attentively to every word Jesus said.
What happened to the disciples at the Mount of Olives?
The disciples obeyed Jesus’ instructions and waited for Him at the Mount of Olives. This was a public place so it is possible that there are many other people around as well. As the disciples are gathered together, Jesus appears to them. Let’s read verse 17.
What are the marching orders of the disciples?
Before He ascended to Heaven, Jesus gave His followers a basic command for what to do next. These words have served as “marching orders” for generations of Christians: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have