About the Cover: Jesus sent His apostles forth with a word, but not just any word. It was His word. They were sent with such authority that when they spoke, it was as if Jesus Himself were speaking. While the apostles were unique in their calling, Jesus still delivers His word of forgiveness through the certain means of preaching and the Sacraments so that when you hear your pastor’s absolution of your sins, this is the sure reality in heaven. It is no other word than Jesus’ word.