During His forty-day post-resurrection ministry, Jesus’ focus was the same as before His death — making disciples. Now, as His ascension to Heaven draws near, Jesus gathers the eleven together and commissions them to continue what He started by making disciples. Hence, Matthew closes his gospel record by focusing on the Messianic commission. The Messianic commission, recorded in Matthew 28:16-20, is outlined in four parts — its location, authority, goal, and promise.
