THE ASCENSION
1. Jesus remains on earth forty days after His Resurrection to
prove He has truly risen from the dead.
2. He
commissions the apostles to preach the gospel to every creature, and promises
to be with them forever.
3. He will
not leave them orphans, but will send the Holy Spirit to enlighten and
strengthen them.
4. Jesus
proceeds to Mt. Olivet accompanied by His Mother and the apostles and
disciples.
5. Extending
His pierced hands over all in a last blessing, He ascends into heaven.
6. As He
ascends a cloud takes Him from their sight.
7. Jesus
ascends to take His place at the right hand of the Father.
8. What
jubilation there must be amid the angels of heaven at the triumphant entry of
Jesus.
9. The
wounds in His glorified body are an endless plea before the Father on our
behalf.
10. The disciples
leave Mt. Olivet and "return to Jerusalem with great joy."
Spiritual Fruit: Christian Hope