Foundational Truths for Making Disciples

Three foundational truths for the mandate to make disciples.

Introduction: The setting for these truths (16-17).

1. Jesus has absolute authority (18).

2. Jesus demands reproduction (19-20a).

   1. The command to make disciples (19b)

   2. The description of making disciples (19-20a)

      1. Go (19a)

      2. Baptize (19c)

      3. Teach (20a)

3. Jesus offers complete comfort (20b).