The Disciples Meet Jesus in Galilee

Matthew 28:1-20

The Big Idea

Jesus met his disciples in Galilee. We can bring both worship and questions to him as we listen and learn.

The Bible Story

Jesus Is Risen

Matthew 28:16-17 says that the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus had directed them. When they saw Jesus, they worshiped him, though some doubted. This meeting follows the angel’s message at the tomb and Jesus’ instruction to the women to tell his disciples to go to Galilee. Matthew continues by recording Jesus’ authority and his command to make disciples of all nations, baptize them in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and teach them to obey his commands. Jesus also promises to be with his followers always, to the end of the age.

Themes

Jesus is risen Jesus’ authority Jesus’ continuing presence Joyful good news Making disciples among all nations The empty tomb Witness and proclamation

Bible moment

The Bible moment

Look closely

What children can notice

The eleven disciples gather on the mountain in Galilee where Jesus directed them. They see Jesus and worship him, while some show uncertainty gently and respectfully.

Talk together

Talk about it

What did the eleven disciples do when they saw Jesus?
What questions or feelings might you bring to Jesus?

For families, church, and class

Use this page

Use this page when teaching Matthew 28:16-20 or discussing the resurrection and Jesus’ commission. Invite children to notice the eleven disciples, the mountain in Galilee, their worship, and the gentle mention that some doubted. Encourage respectful conversation about faith and questions without adding names or details not given in Matthew.

Source note

From this passage

Matthew 28:16-17 · The Resurrection in Matthew

The eleven disciples gather on the mountain in Galilee where Jesus directed them. They see Jesus and worship him, while some show uncertainty gently and respectfully.