Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Matthew 28:16-20
by: Jo Anne Kandel.
In verse 18 Jesus claims to have all authority in heaven and on earth. This is a dramatic contrast to the events leading up to his death when he was taken into custody in the middle of the night, mistreated in a mock trial, and abused and killed by men who thought they had authority. Jesus conquered physical death and death to sin. Who do you think has the ultimate authority now, the religious leaders, or Christ?