All Authority in Heaven and on Earth
All = the whole, every kind,
Authority = privilege, force, capacity, competency, freedom from limitation, mastery, delegated influence
Abide = continue in following; persistent loyalty; perseverance in continuing; to endure bravely and trustingly
"If you bravely persevere in trusting me and loyally following me and if my words continue in you……”
The Authority of Jesus
What is an ambassador?
- an official acting as a representative of a nation, sent to a foreign land
What does an ambassador do?
- represents the one who sent him or her
- has a specific mission to a specific location
- building and maintaining relationships
- responsible for upholding the interests of their home country and promoting its image
- responsible for providing information to the local government about their home country