Matthew 28:16
Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Matthew 28:16?

2. How does Matthew 28:16 demonstrate the importance of obedience to Jesus' instructions?

3. What can we learn from the disciples' journey to Galilee in Matthew 28:16?

4. How does Matthew 28:16 connect with Jesus' earlier teachings in Matthew 4:18-22?

5. How can we apply the disciples' example of faithfulness in our daily lives?

6. What role does location play in God's plan, as seen in Matthew 28:16?

7. Why did the disciples go to Galilee as instructed in Matthew 28:16?

8. What significance does the mountain in Matthew 28:16 hold in biblical history?

9. How does Matthew 28:16 support the resurrection narrative?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 28?

11. Where did Jesus first appear to the disciples? (Matthew 28:16-17 vs. Luke 24:33-36)

12. What did Jesus mean by "I Am with You Always"?

13. Luke 24:50–53: Why does Luke’s ascension account conflict with the timing and details provided in other New Testament texts?

14. Could the contradictory accounts of the resurrection in Mark 16:14–18 versus other Gospel narratives indicate historical inconsistencies?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the obedience of the eleven disciples in going to Galilee teach us about following Christ's instructions in our own lives?

2. How can we identify and create "Galilee moments" or places in our lives where we can encounter God more deeply?

3. In what ways does the concept of a mountain as a place of divine encounter resonate with your personal spiritual journey?

4. How does the disciples' preparation in Galilee relate to the preparation we need for fulfilling the Great Commission in our own contexts?

5. Reflect on a time when you had to step out in faith without knowing the outcome. How does this passage encourage you to continue trusting in God's plan?1. How does the resurrection of Jesus affirm your faith in His divinity?

2. What do you learn about obedience and courage from the women who visited the tomb?

3. How does the reaction of the guards contrast with that of the women?

4. How does the conspiracy of the chief priests affect your understanding of truth and deceit?

5. How does Jesus' appearance to the women enhance your understanding of His post-resurrection encounters?

6. What does the Great Commission mean to you personally? How can you apply it in your life?

7. How does the phrase "I am with you always, even to the end of the age" offer comfort and encouragement in your faith journey?

8. How does the disciples' worship and doubt coexist in their encounter with the risen Jesus?

9. How can you handle and respond to misinformation or false narratives about Jesus in today's context, similar to the story spread by the chief priests?

10. How does the resurrection event affect your understanding of life, death, and eternity?

11. How can the actions of Mary Magdalene and the other Mary serve as an example in your own faith practice?

12. How can you work towards fulfilling the Great Commission in your everyday interactions?

13. What impact does the assurance of Jesus' omnipresence have on your approach to challenges?

14. How does the angel's message to the women about Jesus' resurrection inspire you to share the Gospel?

15. How does the resurrection story impact your view of the nature of God?

16. How does Matthew 28 inform your understanding of discipleship?

17. What can you infer about the authority of Jesus from His words in the Great Commission?

18. In what ways does the plot of the chief priests challenge the courage of your convictions?

19. How does the contrast between the faith of the women and the doubt of the guards speak to your own spiritual journey?

20. How does the ending of Matthew's Gospel inspire you to continue exploring the story of Jesus in other New Testament writings?

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