An Application of the Ascension
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
- 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
