Luke 24: 44-53
New International Version (NIV)

He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”

45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day, 47 and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 You are witnesses of these things. 49 I am going to send you what my Father has promised; but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

The Ascension of Jesus

50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52 Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.

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The Ascension of Our LORD

Call to Worship
Opening Hymn: Red Hymnal 169 "Alleluia! Sing to Jesus"
Dialogue for the Ascension
Song of Praise: Red Hymnal 171 (1,6) "A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing"
Prayer of the Day
First Lesson: Acts 1: 1-11
Psalm of the Day: Psalm 47
Refrain Tune: Dale Wood. From Seasonal Psalms. Copyright 1978 Augsburg Publishing House. All rights reserved. Used by permission of Augsburg Fortress.

Second Lesson: Ephesians 1: 16-23
Gospel Lesson (Sermon Text): Luke 24: 44-53
Sermon Hymn: Red Hymnal 173 "On Christ's Ascension I Now Build"
Sermon Text: Luke 24: 44-53
Sermon Theme: Clarity for the Future
Offering
Prayer of the Church
LORD's Prayer
Final Hymn: Red Hymnal 170 "Draw Us to Thee"
Final Prayer
Blessing

Red Hymnal - Christian Worship: A Lutheran Hymnal Authorized by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Copyright 1993 Northwestern Publishing House

Blue Hymnal - Christian Worship Supplement Authorized by the Commission on Worship of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Copyright 2008 Northwestern Publishing House

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