The Great

Commission
 Introduction
Jesus gave His followers many instruc�ons during His �me on earth. One of the most famous instruc�ons is
found in Ma�hew 28:16-20.

Key Points:
� Christ has sent us to the world.
� We should share the Gospel.
� We should strive to reach all na�ons.

Lesson Guide
Think of as many countries as you can. If the child knows their alphabet, you may choose to come up with a
country that starts with each le�er. (If some are too difficult, you may choose a country that has the le�er in
it.) Talk about how big the world is and how many different kinds of people there are. You may use a globe or
large map. Point out where you live. Jesus wanted His disciples to carry the Gospel to every country.
The word Gospel means “Good News.” What is some good news you would share if it happened? How many
people would you tell? Jesus’s words have the power to save people from their sins. His Good News is the best
news anyone can hear.
Many Chris�ans go to share the Gospel in other countries. They are called missionaries. If possible, use an
example of a missionary from your church or whom you have met. Talk about how they are preaching the
Gospel to people in different countries. Point out where they are on the map. They have to learn different
languages and ways of living. If possible, choose a verse in another language. Learn it in your language and
another.
Not every Chris�an is called to go to a foreign mission field, but we are all called to be missionaries. We need to
share the Gospel with those near and far. If we share Jesus with a neighbour, we are being a missionary.
Read Acts 1:8. Use four clear jars of gradua�ng sizes. The last one should be the biggest. Fill them with water.
Add one small drop of food colouring to the biggest. Talk about how it doesn’t seem to colour the water very
dark. Empty it out. Then put three or four drops in the smallest jar. With less water, it colours it be�er. Those
drops represent the first people to hear the Gospel. Then pour the water into the next jar. Add more drops.
They represent the circle of hearing the Gospel growing. Con�nue to pour the water and add more drops. This
�me when the water in the biggest is coloured, it will be dark. The Gospel has spread through people sharing it
with their neighbours.
If you have a map of the world, you may point out the loca�ons men�oned in Acts 1:8 and show how what
started in one city spread to the world.
Talk about ways you can fulfil the Great Commission. Maybe you can pray for missionaries or support them.
Maybe you can invite your neighbour to church or give them a tract. Perhaps you can raise money to buy Bibles
to give to others. Think of a way that you can share the Gospel as Jesus commanded.
Pray and thank God for the great honour He has given us to share the Gospel. Ask Him to help you find a way
to spread His Good News further.

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 The Great Commission

As the disciples were listening, Jesus After Jesus’ death and resurrection,
was lifted up into the sky. He appeared to many people.
A cloud came and hid Jesus from He met them in different places.
their sight.
He ate with them and sat with them.
Two angels appeared to the
disciples and asked, “Why are you Jesus taught them lots of things
standing here looking into the sky?” about the kingdom of God.
They reminded the disciples that Jesus helped them understand the
Jesus would return again. Bible.

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After 40 days, Jesus met His Jesus said “The Holy Spirit will
disciples on a mountain. come to you.
The disciples worshipped Jesus. Then you will receive power.
Jesus said, “All authority in heaven You will be my witnesses, in
and on earth has been given to Jerusalem, in all of Judea, in
me.” Samaria, and in every part of the
world.”
Jesus told His disciples that He had
a very important job for them. Jesus told his disciples to make
disciples, and to baptise them in
But they had to wait in Jerusalem the name of the Father and of the
for the Holy Spirit to come. Son and of the Holy Spirit.
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 Games and Activities
Go and … game
Give the child simple instruc�ons to complete as
quickly as possible. Some examples could be, “Go
and find your shoes.”, “Go and get three toys.”,
“Go and get something blue.”
If you have more than one child, you can turn it
into a race.
Remind the children of the great commission and
how Jesus told us to “Go and make disciples.”

Traffic lights
Explain to your children that red lights mean
STOP and when you shout red light (or show the
red traffic light) then the child must stop. Orange
means go slow or walk and Green run or walk
quickly.
This is great for helping young children learn
colour recogni�on, meanings and follow
instruc�ons.

Good or Bad news

Draw a smiley face on one piece of paper and a
sad face on another piece. Place on opposite
sides of a room.
Explain that you are going to give different types
of news to your child and they must decide if it’s
good news or bad news. For example, “I have a
new toy for you.” or “we can’t go to the park
because it’s raining too much.”
Your child should then walk to the correct piece
of paper. Remind them that Jesus gave us GOOD
NEWS to share with others.

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 Trace around the circles

You will be my witnesses in

Jerusalem

Judea

Samaria
to rth
the a
e nds of the e
Acts 1:8

Which circle is the biggest?

Which circle is the smallest?
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Deliver the good news
to the people

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Colour the traffic lights

Stop
Wait

Go

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Colour the shapes with
four corners

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Craft – Paper Mache globe

What you need:

Newspaper,
Green and Blue paper,
Equal parts PVA glue and Water mix.

What to do:

Scrunch up newspaper Rip pieces of newspaper Rip bits of colour paper

into a ball. and glue over ball until and glue on to look like a
smooth. globe.

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Go and make followers
of all people in the world
Matthew 28:19

Glue on paper to make a World collage

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 Worship Time
Go into the world - Trueway Kids
Recommended worship songs. Not produced by Trueway Kids. YouTube
Videos to be used for personal use only.
https://youtu.be/cb9OqJw7ctM
Tell The World
https://youtu.be/Y2wSqufGulI
GO (Matthew 28:19)
https://youtu.be/ZuVMm3EKSss

Prayer
Thank God that He has given us good
news to share with others.
Ask Him to help us take the Gospel to all
nations.

Next Week
Pentecost
Acts 2

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