December 2, 2023 • Arthur Bailey • Mark 12:1–27
Matthew 28:19-20 is recognized by the phrase the “Great Commission” by the evangelical churches of the world. The Instructions given by Yeshua before His ascension in those two verses in Matthew are the catalyst for the Gospel being preached worldwide. In this portion of Mark we will examine the last twelve verses of the Gospel according to Mark that contain a lesser known version of Yeshua’s Instructions in the teaching, “The Other Great Commission”.
Yeshua, the Lamb of God slain from the foundation of the world, knew His mission from the beginning of His earthly life. Joseph, Mary, Elizabeth, and others had been informed prophetically of Yeshua’s purpose. Yeshua informed His Disciples of His manner of death and His resurrection, but the mystery of the resurrection was hidden from the rulers of the world. The first phase of Yeshua’s Ministry ended at His death. The second phase of Yeshua’s Ministry is revealed in the form of the Resurrected Messiah.
Yeshua’s final hours before His death on the cross on the day of the Passover according to Mark’s Gospel captures some very interesting details rarely taught by Christian ministers and Torah teachers. Yeshua’s death and burial was only the ending of one phase of His earthly Ministry and the beginning of a new phase of Ministry that would continue until His ascension.
