Pastor Derek explores the 2 Ascensions of Christ. First He ascended on the morning of His resurrection after appearing to Mary Magdalene (John 20:17), and again 40 days later, as described in Acts 1, after which He sat down at God's right hand.
The 4 Purposes for His 1st Ascension:
*1. To fulfil the Feast of First Fruits on the day of His resurrection (1Corinthians 15:20-23).
*2. To present His BLOOD in the heavenly holy of holies, to establish the New Covenant (Hebrews 9:12).
*3. To receive ALL AUTHORITY (Matthew 28:18, Daniel 7:13-14, Philippians 2:9-11):
*4. To receive the SPIRIT on our behalf, to give to His people (Acts 2:33). That is why He could impart the Spirit to His apostles later on the same day He rose again (John 20:22).
