Saturday, March 2, 2013

The Ascension


1. Prophecies and types: Ps 24:7; 68:18; Eph 4:7, 8, Lev 16:15; Heb 6:20; 9:7, 9, 12.

2. Foretold by Jesus: Jn 6:62; 7:33; 14:28; 16:5; 20:17.

3. Forty days after His resurrection fortelling His return: Acts 1:3, 1:10, 11.

4. From Mount Olivet: Lk 24:50; Mk 11:1; Acts 1:12.

5. While blessing and instructing His disciples: Lk 24:50, Acts 1:6-11.

6. After he had atoned for sin: Heb 9:12; 10:12.

7. Demonstrating His triumph: Ps 68:18, Phil 2: 9-11.

8. Unto supreme power and dignity: Lk 24:26; Eph 1:20,21; 1Pe 3:22.

9. As the forerunner of his people: Heb 6:20.

10. To intercede and send the Holy Spirit: Rom 8:34; Heb 9:24, Jn 16:7; Acts 2:33.

11. To prepare gifts and a place for his people: Jn 14:2, Ps 68:18; Eph 4:8, 11.

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