ascension

• • the ascension of Jesus takes place forty days after the resurrection
• 1. Jesus appeared to the dispicles and peeople abeofre his ascension
  2. Luke states his ascension happened near Bethany
  3. Jesus raised his hands and blessed his disciples
  4. Jesus left the disciples and was taken up to heaven to sit at the right hand of God
  5. Acts states taht Jesus was taken up and hidden from the presence of the viewers by a cloud, which signifies the presence of God
  6. ascension was recorded in Luke 24:50-53
• • the ascension showed that Jesus had overcome death and that his resurrection was for the purpose of him living forever
  • Jesus' followers witnessing him ascend into the clouds shows that he is alive with God in Heaven
  • the ascension proves God to be omnipotent
• • Jesus said that after the ascension, he would send the Holy Spirit to guide and inspire his apostles