Creed: Ascended and Seated
October 3, 2021 Speaker: Mike Law Series: Apostles' Creed
Topic: Topical Scripture: Luke 24:50–53, Acts 1:4–11
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“…[He] ascended to heaven, sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty…”
Main Point: Jesus returned to his throne to bring you all the way home.
The ABC’s of Jesus’ Ascension and Session:
1. The Acts of Jesus’s Ascension and Session
The actual acts of Jesus return to heaven and reign in heaven.
a. Returning to the Throne (Ascension)
i. Luke 24:50–53 – The Nature of the Ascension
ii. Acts 1:4–11 – The Place of Jesus' Ascension
b. Reigning at God's Right Hand (Session)
i. "sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty"
ii. Acts 5:31 – God exalted Jesus as Leader and Ruler
iii. Hebrews 1:3–4 – Sat down to show work done, sacrifice accepted, ruling
iv. 1 Peter 3:22
2. The Background of Jesus’ Ascension and Session
The need of Jesus' Ascension and Session as announced by the Old and New Testaments.
a. Old Testament Anticipation (Need)
i. Genesis 1–3 – God's Presence Lost
ii. Psalm 24:3–10 – Who can ascend to God's presence?
iii. Psalm 110 – The Priest-King
b. New Testament Assurances (Jesus & the Apostles, Gospels & Acts)
i. Matthew 22:41–46
ii. Matthew 26:64
iii. John 16:28
iv. John 20:17
v. Acts 2:32–36
3. The Comforts of Jesus’ Ascension and Session
What Jesus’ ascension and session secures for us, and what difference it ought to make in our lives.
a. Acts 2:32–36; John 16:7–15 – We Receive the Holy Spirit
b. Ephesians 4:7–10 – We Receive Gifts for Ministry and Maturity
c. John 14:1–3 – We Receive the Promise of a Place
d. Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25–8:2 – We Receive Jesus' Intercession
e. Ephesians 2:4–7; Revelation 3:21 – We Receive a Share in Christ's Throne
Conclusion – How then shall we live?
a. Colossians 3:1–2 – Seek and Set Your Mind on Things Above
b. Hebrews 4:14–16 – Hold Fast and Draw Near
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