J S 2 LESSON NOTE : The Great Commission | 3RD TERM WEEK: 10

WEEK: 10

DATE:

CLASS: JSS 2
SUBJECT: Christian Religious Studies (CRS)
LESSON TITLE: The Great Commission
SUBTITLE: Jesus’ Final Instructions to His Disciples
PERIOD: [1st & 2nd]
DURATION: 80 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

Define the term commission
Narrate the story of The Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20; Mark 16:14–20)
Discuss and state the significance of the Great Commission to Christians today

KEY VOCABULARY WORDS:

Commission
Disciples
Baptize
Teach
Evangelism
Authority
Nations
Gospel

RESOURCES AND MATERIALS:

Holy Bible (Good News or NIV)
Map of the world or images showing Christian missions
Chart or poster of Matthew 28:19–20
Whiteboard and markers
Projector or video (optional)

BUILDING BACKGROUND / CONNECTION TO KNOWLEDGE:

Ask students the following questions to activate prior knowledge:

What were the last words Jesus said before He ascended into heaven?
Has anyone ever sent you on an important errand or mission? How did you feel?

Use these questions to lead into the lesson by explaining that Jesus gave His disciples a final and important commandment before He left them — this is called the Great Commission.

CONTENT:

Meaning of Commission

A commission is an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.
In Christian terms, The Great Commission refers to the final command of Jesus to His disciples to go into the world and preach the gospel to all people.

The Story of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20; Mark 16:14–20)

After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to His disciples in Galilee.
He told them that all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to Him.
Jesus then commanded them:
- Go and make disciples of all nations
- Baptize them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
- Teach them to obey all the things He had taught them
He ended by assuring them, “I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
In Mark’s account, Jesus also told them that signs would follow those who believe, such as healing the sick, speaking in new tongues, and casting out demons.

Significance of the Great Commission

It is a command to all believers: Every Christian is expected to share the gospel with others.
It marks the beginning of Christian missions and evangelism.
It shows Jesus’ universal authority: He has power over heaven and earth.
It assures believers of His presence: Jesus promised to be with His followers always.
It promotes the spread of Christianity throughout the world.
It calls Christians to teach and disciple others, not just convert them.

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WRAP UP & ASSESSMENT:

Review Questions:

What does the word “commission” mean?
Who gave the Great Commission and to whom?
Mention three key instructions Jesus gave in the Great Commission.
What did Jesus promise at the end of His command?
Why is the Great Commission important to Christians today?

Class Evaluation:

Define the term “commission.”
Narrate the story of the Great Commission.
List and explain at least three significances of the Great Commission to Christians.

ASSIGNMENT:

Write out Matthew 28:19–20 in your notebook and explain what each verse means in your own words.

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