Jesus Christ in this event does not set foot on earth He comes in a cloud and calls His saints, dead and alive (The Church) unto Him in the clouds. When we think of the return of Jesus Christ, we often think of what we refer to as the rapture (1 Thessalonians 3:16-18). He will establish His Heavenly Kingdom on earth and destroy all who have ever opposed or rejected Him. Upon the return of Jesus Christ to the earth, He will return as the conquering King, The Lion of Judah (Revelation 5:5). The Return of Jesus Christ: Revelation 19:11-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18  What do you think the difference is between Jesus Christ being with the disciples during His life on earth and today where we have the presence of Him within us through the Holy Spirit?. What did Jesus promise before He ascended? John 16:7,13, 14:26. Why did Jesus Christ leave or ascend into heaven?.Jesus told His disciples that He must leave (ascend) so that the Holy Spirit, the Counselor, will come (John 16:17). The scriptures tell us that Jesus Christ, before He ascended, instructed His disciples on their (our) mission to spread the Gospel throughout the world. This mission was to provide the perfect sacrifice for the redemption of mankind. The Ascension is the completion of Jesus Christ’s earthly mission. After the forty days, Jesus ascended into heaven to return. After His resurrection, Jesus Christ remained on earth for forty days (Acts 1:3) teaching His disciples. Introduction: The ascension and return of Jesus are two of the greatest events in the life of Jesus Christ. Lesson Goal: To better understand the events of the ascension and return of Jesus Christ and what these two events should mean to the followers of Jesus Christ. Kontakion (Tone 6) When You did fulfill the dispensation for our sake, And unite earth to Heaven: You did ascend in glory, O Christ our God, Not being parted from those who love You, But remaining with them and crying: I am with you and no one will be against you.Scripture: Luke 24:50-51, Acts 1:6-9, Revelation 19:11-21, and 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Through the blessing they were assured That You are the Son of God, The Redeemer of the world!

Troparion ( Tone 4) O Christ God, You have ascended in Glory, Granting joy to Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit.

George Florovsky, 'in the Ascension resides the meaning and the fullness of Christ's Resurrection.and with Christ, man's nature ascends also.' Hymns The Ascension of Christ shows the last stage in God's plan for mankind: total union with Himself upon one's departure from the world. The Gospel of Matthew ends at a mountain in Galilee, with Jesus commanding the disciples to spread the Gospel. Afterwards, the disciples return to Jerusalem rejoicing, remaining continually in the Temple. They say: 'Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into Heaven? This same 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). Two men clothed in white appear and tell the disciples that Jesus will return in the same manner as he was taken. Some traditions say that he was taken up in a fiery chariot, much like the Prophet Elijah. Jesus is taken up and received by a cloud. Jesus tells his disciples that they will receive the power of the Holy Spirit and that they will spread his message the world over. Olivet (or the Mount of Olives), to the northeast of Bethany. Jesus and the eleven were gathered near Mt.

For forty days after the Resurrection, Jesus continued to preach the Gospel. The third, and most celebrated, account of the Ascension is in the Acts of the Apostles (1:9-12). While in the act of blessing them, Jesus was carried up to heaven. Jesus led the eleven to Bethany, not far from Jerusalem.

The Gospel of Luke is even more brief in its description (24:50-51). No description of the Ascension itself is given Mark simply states that it happened. After delivering these final words, Jesus is received into heaven to sit at the right hand of God. Jesus commands his followers to spread the Gospel, and that those who believe will be known by their invulnerability to poison, ability to heal the sick, and the like. Jesus and the remaining eleven disciples are seated at a table, presumably in a room in or near Jerusalem. The first account of the Ascension found in the Bible is in the Gospel of Mark (16:14-19).

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