Ascension Day Better Than Christmas Day | Luke 24:49-53

Scripture

• Luke 24:49–53

About this sermon

Pastor David Guzik gives a sermon on the significance & remembrance of an oft-neglected Christian holy day; one commemorating the Ascension of Christ to Heaven after having appeared to the apostles post-resurrection. This sermon was delivered at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara on the evening of Wednesday, May 31st, 2023. https://calvarysb.com For Pastor David's full written commentary on Luke 24: https://enduringword.com/bible-commentary/luke-24/ For free written commentary on the entire Bible, in 10+ languages, visit: https://enduringword.com/ Download the Enduring Word app for free today! iPhone: https://apple.co/3X1sryZ Android: https://bit.ly/3ixdC8f Luke 24:49-53 [49] Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.” [50] And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. [51] Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. [52] And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, [53] and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen. Timestamps 0:00 Introduction and prologue 7:46 Jesus came and went 14:15 Restoration of Israel, Ezekiel 37 16:55 Return of Jesus 20:23 Outpouring of the Spirit 23:48 Jesus' ascension 27:16 The presence of Jesus 29:42 Jesus prays 34:00 Ten Reasons Why Ascension Day Is Better Than Christmas Day 36:40 Can you receive this blessing? Thank you to @kvelez for timestamping this video! #biblestudy #bible #christian #gospel

Topics

• Resurrection
• Christmas