“The Ascension” Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:9-11

I. There Was An Exit From This World – Luke 24:50-51b
A. Jesus ascended on a cloud – Acts 1:9
B. Jesus had to go so the Spirit could come – John 16:7
1. Jesus gave us the gift of servant leaders – Ephesians 4:11
C. Jesus will come again just as He left – Acts 1:11

II. There Was An Entrance Into Heaven – Luke 24:51:b
A. Jesus was carried into heaven – Ephesians 4:10
B. Jesus is seated in the throne room – 1st Peter 3:22
C. Jesus came down as Son of God and went back as Son of Man – 1st Timothy 2:4
D. Jesus now resides as Lord of the universe – Philippians 2:9-10
E. Jesus’ return to Heaven was a celebration – Psalm 24