Ep 087 (S5E5) He Ascended Into Heaven

An Application of the AscensionReferences:How the Gospels endMatthew 28:16-20Mark 16:8 - +shorter ending - +longer ending16:20 - συνεργέω (soon-erg-eh'-o)James 2:22 - trust and response (faith & actions)Romans 8:28 - who is working? God & those who love HimLuke 24:49-53 - οὐρανός (oo-ran-os') - the heavensJohn 21:18-25The Beginning of ActsActs 1:1-5Proofs of Resurrection and the KingdomActs 1:6-8Confusion and CommissionActs 1:9-14Reminder and Prayerful WaitingThe 40 Days - Preparation and TransitionMoses’ 40 years from Shepherd of sheep to Shepherding Leader of IsraelElijah’s 40 days to Mt Sinai in 1 Kings 19Jesus’ 40 days in the wilderness before beginning His ministryLook back on the past 40 days - “on earth as in heaven”What has the Lord been preparing in you?Where do you feel/think God is leading you?What areas of your life is God transitioning you to live by the power of His indwelling presence