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Lesson 34
Why is Jesus’ exaltation in
heaven so meaningful for us
every day?
What does Jesus’ ascension mean for us every day?
Ephesians 4:8
This is why it says: “When he
ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave
gifts to men.”his work of
redemption is complete
What does Jesus’ ascension mean for us every day?
John 14:2-3In my Father’s house are
many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be
with me that you also may be where I am. to prepare a
place for us
Key Point #1
Jesus’ ascension means that every day we are one day
closer to being with him in the place that he has gone ahead to prepare for us.
Comment…
Mary and Joanne are talking about the place Jesus is preparing for us. Mary
says, “I sure would like to know more about what it’s going to be like.”
Joanne says, “Oh, I don’t know. I think it’s enough just to know that Jesus is
the one who’s preparing it, so I know it will be perfect for us.”
What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?
Ephesians 1:20,22…which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly
realms…And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for
the church…
What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?
Matthew 28:19
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit…
What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?
Mark 16:15
He said to them, “Go into all the
world and preach the good
news to all creation.”
Sends us to share the good news
What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?
Romans 8:34
Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—
more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of
God and is also interceding for us.
What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?
1 John 2:1
My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we
have one who speaks to the Father in our
defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. pleads our
cases for us
What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?
2 Timothy 4:18
The Lord will rescue me from every evil
attack and will bring me safely to his
heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever
and ever. Amen. protects us and brings us safely to heaven
Key Point #2
Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God means that
every day he is ruling over everything as our Prophet,
Priest, and King.
Evaluate…
Jesus’ work as Prophet, Priest and King while carrying out his ministry here on earth was quite different from what he does now as our Prophet, Priest and King
at God’s right hand.
What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?Matthew 24:36,42,44
No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on
what day your Lord will come. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect
him.
at an unknown
time
What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?
Matthew 25:31-32
When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all
the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly
glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the
people one from another as a shepherd separates the
sheep from the goats.
What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?
Revelation 1:7
Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even
those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn
because of him. So shall it be! Amen. to judge all
people…
What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?
Mark 16:15-16
He said to them, “Go into all the world and
preach the good news to all creation. Whoever
believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not
believe will be condemned.
What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?
John 12:48
There is a judge for the one who rejects
me and does not accept my words;
that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day. …on the basis
of their faith in him and his
Word
Key Point #3Jesus’ coming to judge the
world reminds us to continue to study God’s Word every day so that we will be believers who are ready whenever he comes.
Agree or Disagree?
Jesus’ coming to judge the world is nothing to worry about.
Lesson 34
Jesus’ exaltation is meaningful because I know that he watches
over me as I wait for his coming in judgment to take me to heaven.