The Great Commission
Following his resurrection, Jesus appeared to his disciples on a mountain in Galilee, declaring that all authority in heaven and on earth had been given to him. He then commanded them to go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, while teaching them to obey all his commands. This event, recorded in Matthew 28:18-20, marks the launch of the church's global mission to proclaim the gospel. Its significance lies in establishing Jesus' ongoing authority and his promise to remain with believers until the end of the age, shaping Christian outreach throughout Scripture and history.
Meanwhile in the World
The Roman Empire is at its peak under Augustus and Tiberius (Pax Romana). Rome controls the entire Mediterranean world. Roads, common language (Greek), and peace make travel and communication easy - the 'fullness of time.' Herod the Great rules Judea as a client king.