The Ascension
Acts 1:8-11
September 20, 2020
Psalm 110:1 The Lord says to my Lord: “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool.”
I. The ascension wraps up the work of _____________.
Hebrews 10:14 For by a single offering he has perfected for all time those who are being sanctified.


II. The ascended Lord Jesus _________ the Holy Spirit to his people.
John 16:7 Nevertheless, I tell you the truth: it is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you.
Ephesians 4:8-11 Therefore it says, “When he ascended on high he led a host of captives, and he gave gifts to men.” 9 (In saying, “He ascended,” what does it mean but that he had also descended into the lower regions, the earth? 10 He who descended is the one who also ascended far above all the heavens, that he might fill all things.) 11 And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, 12 to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ,


III. The ascension _____________ Jesus at the Father’s right hand.
1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus
Hebrews 7:25 Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them.


IV. The ascension reminds us that Jesus is _______________.


Activities this week:
Memorize Acts 1:9
Read Acts 1
Meditate on John 16:7; Ephesians 4:8-10; Revelation 1:7
Since Jesus is seated at the Father’s right hand in heaven, how does that alter your actions each day?