He Ascended Into Heaven

References:

• How the Gospels end

  • Matthew 28:16-20

  • Mark 16:8 - +shorter ending - +longer ending

    • 16:20 - συνεργέω (soon-erg-eh'-o)

      • James 2:22 - trust and response (faith & actions)

      • Romans 8:28 - who is working? God & those who love Him

  • Luke 24:49-53 - οὐρανός (oo-ran-os') - the heavens

  • John 21:18-25

• The Beginning of Acts

  • Acts 1:1-5

    • Proofs of Resurrection and the Kingdom

  • Acts 1:6-8

    • Confusion and Commission

  • Acts 1:9-14

    • Reminder and Prayerful Waiting

• The 40 Days - Preparation and Transition

  • Moses’ 40 years from Shepherd of sheep to Shepherding Leader of Israel

  • Elijah’s 40 days to Mt Sinai in 1 Kings 19

  • Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness before beginning His ministry

  • Look back on the past 40 days - “on earth as in heaven”

    • What has the Lord been preparing in you?

    • Where do you feel/think God is leading you?

    • What areas of your life is God transitioning you to live by the power of His indwelling presence