Jesus was a carpenter who built a kingdom. He was granted sovereignty over this special realm by His Heavenly Father. As He, Himself proclaimed, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me" (Matthew 28:18). With this authority comes the right of command, that is, the power to issue proclamations or orders that are binding on all within His jurisdiction. Under the banner of heaven, such commands are immutable, unable to be altered, changed, or rescinded by any other than the King Himself. Shortly before His ascension, Jesus issued these orders to those disciples who were present...