Before we move into the book of Acts that captures so much of what it looks like to live as a Christian in a challenging culture, we wanted to take a few weeks to see and understand where the early believer's motivation comes from. The disciples struggled to believe the report of Jesus' resurrection, but we sent out under His authority in the Great Commission. Everything the Great Commission entails is given in light of the authority Jesus possesses. As His followers were making disciples, the power and authority of Jesus would continue to be the motivating and sustaining force for their mission. Christians around the world will be about making disciples till Jesus returns. The boldness and faithfulness of the Church is a direct result of the resurrection and authority of Jesus Christ.