What is the meaning and importance of the ascension of Jesus Christ?

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What is the meaning and importance of the Ascension of Jesus Christ? We're going to answer that question.

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After Jesus rose from the dead, he presented himself alive to the women near the tomb and to his disciples and to more than 500 others.

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In the days following his resurrection, Jesus taught his disciples about the kingdom of God. Forty days after the resurrection,

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Jesus and his disciples went to Mount Olivet near Jerusalem. There, Jesus promised his followers that they would soon receive the

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Holy Spirit. He instructed them to remain in Jerusalem until the Spirit had come. Then Jesus blessed them and as he gave the blessing, he began to ascend into heaven.

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It's plain from scripture that Jesus' ascension was a literal bodily return to heaven.

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He rose from the ground gradually and visibly, observed by many intent onlookers.

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As the disciples strained to catch a last glimpse of Jesus, a cloud hid him from their view and two angels appeared and promised

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Christ's return in just the same way that you have watched him go. The Ascension of Jesus Christ is meaningful for several reasons.

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It signaled the end of his earthly ministry. God the Father had lovingly sent his Son into the world at Bethlehem and now the

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Son was returning to the Father. The period of human limitation was at an end.

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It signified success in his earthly work. All that he had come to do, he had accomplished.

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It marked the return of his heavenly glory. Jesus' glory had been veiled during his sojourn on earth, with one brief exception at the

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Transfiguration. It symbolized his exaltation by the Father. The one with whom the

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Father is well pleased was received up in honor and given a name above all names. It allowed him to prepare a place for us.

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It dictated the beginning of his new work as high priest and mediator of the new covenant.

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It set the pattern for his return. When Jesus comes to set up the kingdom, he will return just as he left, literally, bodily, and visibly in the clouds.

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Currently, the Lord Jesus is in heaven. The scriptures frequently picture him at the right hand of the Father, a position of honor and authority.

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Christ is at the head of the church, the giver of spiritual gifts, and the one who fills all in all.

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That answers the question, what is the meaning and importance of the ascension of Jesus Christ?

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