The book of Matthew concludes with Jesus's crucifixion, resurrection, and the Great Commission that gives every Christian their true calling regardless of profession or circumstance.

• Mike celebrates the podcast reaching 25,000 downloads, with listeners in all 50 states and 80 countries worldwide
• Matthew's gospel strategically highlights fulfilled prophecies pointing to Jesus as the Messiah
• Judas returns the 30 silver coins before taking his own life, fulfilling ancient prophecy
• Jesus remains silent before Pilate and the religious leaders, refusing to defend himself
• The crucifixion is accompanied by supernatural signs including darkness and an earthquake
• Women discover the empty tomb and become the first witnesses of the resurrection
• Religious leaders bribe guards to spread the story that disciples stole Jesus's body
• Jesus meets his disciples on a mountain in Galilee where some worship and some doubt
• The Great Commission calls all believers to make disciples, baptize, and teach obedience
• Jesus promises his presence "to the end of the age" as followers carry out this mission

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