The resurrection narrative begins with the women visiting the tomb and encountering an angel. After explaining that Christ has risen, the angel instructs them to go quickly and tell the disciples. In response, they run off to share the good news. “And as …show more content…
When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them doubted! Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given all authority in heaven and on earth. Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:16-20, NLT). It is fascinating that some of disciples worship while others doubt, but all have witnessed Jesus’ life and are commissioned to go. All authority now belongs to Jesus alone and he bestows it upon his worshiping and doubting followers alike. Moreover, he assures them that this is not the end of his nearness his followers. He promises to go with them as they proclaim all he has instilled in them “even to the end of the age” (Matthew