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Christ’s Ascension
Mark and Luke conclude their Gospels with the
ascension of Jesus. The disciples watched as Jesus
was taken into heaven from the Mount of Olives to
the east of Jerusalem. Luke emphasized that they
would begin their missionary activity as Jesus’ witnesses
after they had received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
Thus, his Gospel closes with the disciples returning to
Jerusalem and devoting themselves to worship in the
temple (Luke 24: 52, 53).

An angel of the Lord gave the disciples, and us, a final promise as Jesus ascended into heaven. He said,
“Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into
heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven”. Acts 1:11

We patiently wait for the return of our Savior. We cry out, “Maranatha”, which means, “Even so come,
Lord Jesus!!!”

17.4 Let’s Practice…

1. In what passage of Scripture does Paul tell us that over 500 people saw Jesus after the
resurrection in Galilee?

2. What is the major emphasis or command of Matthew 28:19-20?

3. What passage of Scripture tells us that we are Ambassadors of Christ?

4. Finish this quote: The Gospel, the Good News, is only good news to

5. All of the apostles save one gave his life for Christ. What happened to John?

6. How many Christians were living in the year 200 AD?

7. Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved Him. How was His third question different from the
previous two?

8. What is the promise given to Christ’s disciples when He ascended into Heaven.

17.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

Activity: How are you fulfilling the Great Commission? Write down the people you have
recently shared the Gospel with and the people whom you are currently discipling:

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