Christ Wesleyan Church
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A. Why the Ascension?
Luke 24:50 NIV
1. To bless the disciples.
a. He is the High Priest.
Leviticus 9:22 NIV
b. It was a forever blessing.
Revelation 22:13 NIV
c. It was a blessing to represent.
Acts 1:8 NIV
2. To provide a Witness...
a. That God is alive.
1 Corinthians 6:14 NIV
b. That we have a Helper in Heaven.
Romans 8:34 NIV
3. To give assurance...
a. That Heaven is real.
Luke 24:51 NIV
1 Peter 3:22 NIV
b. That the Gospel is true.
John 14:6 NIV
c. That the power is available to all, but only received by those who believe.
Mark 16:16 NIV
B. What did it bring forth?
1. Worship
Luke 24:52 NIV
2. Joyful togetherness
Luke 24:52-53 NIV
3. The Spirit
Acts 1:8 NIV
4. A promise of return.
Acts 1:11 NIV
C. Do you believe it? Then...
1. Worship
Romans 12:1 NIV
2. Have joy
Galatians 5:22-23 NIV
3. Serve
“Spiritual maturity is demonstrated in our ability to discern when to go and when to stay. Only as we are willing to do either can God effectively equip and use us.” A Bible Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition
4. Focus on the mission.
“Focus is so important because it is the gateway to all thinking: perception, memory, learning, reasoning, problem solving, and decision making. Without good focus, all aspects of your ability to think will suffer. Without focus, you won't be as effective in your work because if you're not concentrating on the right things or are distracted, you won't be capable of getting your work done.” Huffington Post
Next Sunday: A New Series - Winning the Mind
Week 1: Recognizing Lies