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    The Great Commission: Sunday School Lesson

    Matthew 28:16–20

    Ages 6–12 ~35 min Memory: Matthew 28:19

    Print this page straight from your browser — the story, memory verse, discussion questions and craft all fit on one sheet.

    Big Idea

    The last command of Jesus comes with His constant company.

    Story Summary

    The eleven disciples went into a mountain in Galilee where Jesus had appointed them. He came and told them that all power in heaven and in earth was given unto Him, and sent them to teach all nations, baptizing them and teaching them to observe all He had commanded — with the promise, 'Lo, I am with you alway.'

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    Memory Verse (KJV)

    “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.”

    Matthew 28:19

    Discussion Questions

    1. What did Jesus say He had been given?
    2. How many nations were the disciples sent to?
    3. What promise closes the Gospel of Matthew?
    4. Who is one person you could tell about Jesus this month?

    Craft Idea: Handprint World Map

    Supplies

    • Blue and green paint
    • Large paper
    • Paper plates for paint
    • Markers

    Steps

    1. Print each child's hands in green around a painted blue globe.
    2. Write a country name beside each handprint.
    3. Write Matthew 28:19 across the top.
    4. Pray for one country together.

    Printable Worksheet

    Print the lesson page for the memory verse card and questions.

    This Sunday's lesson

    Lesson flow (45 minutes)

    1. Welcome (5 min): Pray, then read the memory verse aloud three times together.
    2. Story (10 min): Tell the story summary in your own words; open a KJV to Matthew 28:16–20.
    3. Discussion (10 min): Walk through the questions above. Let every child answer at least once.
    4. Craft (15 min): Make the handprint world map.
    5. Wrap-up (5 min): Hand out the worksheet to finish at home and recite the memory verse one last time.

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