The Person of Our Lord Jesus Christ: His Ascension into heaven.

Introduction

Memorize:

Act 1:9  And saying these things, as they watched, He was taken up. And a cloud received Him out of their sight.

Act 1:10  And while they were looking intently into the heaven, He having gone, even behold, two men in white clothing stood beside them,

Act 1:11  who also said, Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into the heaven? This same Jesus who is taken up from you into Heaven, will come in the way you have seen Him going into Heaven.

Act 1:12  Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount Of Olive Grove, which is a sabbath day's journey from Jerusalem.

Jesus taken up into heaven
Jesus who is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven (acts 1: 11)

Questions for Research and Review.

1. Why was Jesus ‘Taken Up’ from the Disciples?
2. They saw Him taken up while they were watching. Why was it important for them to see him leave.?
3. Jesus finished His Work on earth and left for Heaven. Considering John 17:4; and 19:30 what was the significance of Jesus ascension?
4. Joh 16:7  But I tell you the truth, it is expedient for you that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Comforter will not come to you. But if I depart, I will send Him to you. Discuss the importance of the Coming of the Paracletos  from this verse.
5. What was the benefit of the Coming of the other Comforter?
6. Jesus finished the Atoning work and now the Comforter came. What was His Ministry to the Body of Christ’s Believers?

   

   The Angels declared "Ye Men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into Heaven...