The 1st Ascension of Christ

About this episode

Pastor Derek explores the significance and purposes of the 1st Ascension of Christ after His resurrection.

Pastor Derek explores the 1st Ascension of Christ on the morning of His resurrection after appearing to Mary Magdalene (John 20:17). He ascended a 2nd time 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).

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Derek

Topics covered

• Ascension of Christ
• Resurrection
• New Covenant
• Authority of Christ
• Holy Spirit

Keywords

• Ascension
• Christ
• resurrection
• New Covenant
• Holy Spirit
• authority
• Bible

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: John 20:17, Acts 1, 1Corinthians 15:20-23, Hebrews 9:12, Matthew 28:18, Daniel 7:13-14, Philippians 2:9-11, Acts 2:33, John 20:22

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