About this episode

This episode discusses the ascension of Jesus as described in Luke 24:50-53 and the joy of the disciples.

Luke 24:50-53New Living Translation 50 Then Jesus led them to Bethany, and lifting his hands to heaven, he blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up to heaven. 52 So they worshiped him and then returned to Jerusalem filled with great joy. 53 And they spent all of their time in the Temple, praising God. Music: "Rest in the Shadow" by Julian & Melissa Wiggins, Used with permission.

People in this episode

Host: Mary Spencer

Topics covered

• Bible study
• Christianity
• Worship
• Joy
• Ascension

Keywords

• Luke 24
• Jesus
• Bethany
• Jerusalem
• ascension
• worship
• joy
• Bible

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Luke 24:50-53

Places: Bethany, Jerusalem

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