The disciples obey because that's what people do when someone rises from the dead and gives instructions.
Francis ChanWe are a culture that relies on technology over community, a society in which spoken and written words are cheap, easy to come by, and excessive. Our culture says anything goes; fear of God is almost unheard of. We are slow to listen, quick to speak, and quick to become angry.
Francis ChanJust as you did not come to Christ on your own, neither will you remain in Christ on your own.
Francis Chan