Final Instructions and Ascension ~ Part 1
In our last post, we completed the series on Yeshua’s Resurrection & Appearances. In this post, we examine Yeshua’s Final Instructions and Ascension.
Introduction
The setting now is on a mountain in Galil. He is with His remaining eleven, giving them a special assignment of evangelizing the whole world. Their task will be accomplished through their testimonies regarding Yeshua’s life, death, and resurrection. Some still have doubts. But “the best is yet to come.” Gee, this is still valid some 2,000 years later. As Believers, we are all called to witness to those around us. Like the early Emissaries, we must also be filled with the Ruach HaKodesh.
Yeshua Commissions the Emissaries
16 So the eleven talmidim went to the hill in the Galil where Yeshua had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they prostrated themselves before him; but some hesitated. 18 Yeshua came and talked with them. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
Before the resurrection, Yeshua had authority (Mattityahu 7:29; 9:6, 8; 11:27; 21:23). However, through the resurrection, the Father granted Him all authority in heaven and on earth, an authority far more significant than that which Satan had vainly promised Him in Mattityahu 4.
19 Therefore, go and make people from all nations into talmidim, immersing them into the reality of the Father, the Son, and the Ruach HaKodesh, 20 and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember! I will be with you always, yes, even until the end of the age.” [1]
The Great Commission (vv. 19–20) is preceded by a reference to Yeshua’s authority and the promise of Yeshua’s spiritual presence among us. Both are necessary if we are to fulfill our God-given mission.
16 Whoever trusts and is immersed will be saved; whoever does not trust will be condemned. 17 And these signs will accompany those who do trust: in My name they will drive out demons, speak with new tongues, 18 not be injured if they handle snakes or drink poison, and heal the sick by laying hands on them.” [2]
My Heart is for Israel 