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The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus pg. 111

The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus pg. 111. The events of the Resurrection. The Events of the Resurrection. Moses Confucius Buddha Mohammed Only Jesus is the Son of God…raised from the DEAD. The Gospel accounts of the Resurrection. All 4 gospels contain a resurrection account.

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The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus pg. 111

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  1. The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus pg. 111 The events of the Resurrection

  2. The Events of the Resurrection • Moses Confucius Buddha Mohammed • Only Jesus is the Son of God…raised from the DEAD.

  3. The Gospel accounts of the Resurrection • All 4 gospels contain a resurrection account. • Each gospel contain DIFFERENCES.

  4. Evidence for the Resurrection • 1. Historic validity of New Testament- • 2. Consistent belief of the early church. • 3.Empty Tomb. • 4. Profound change in his followers.

  5. What is the Resurrection? • Cannot be easily explained. A Mystery • St. Paul wrote in 1 Corinthians 15. • Gnosticism- salvation comes from secret knowledge. • -Gnosticism said we are BODY- SOUL (spirit) BAD GOOD • St. Paul writes- NO! • There IS a RESURRECTION of the BODY!

  6. Paul writes: 1. The Resurrection really happened. • Jesus wasn’t just SEEN, he APPEARED. 2. Christ’s Resurrection is PROOF of our resurrection. 3. Resurrected body is a transformed body. Not just a resuscitated body.

  7. The Resurrection Confirms: • Jesus is the Son of God. • Jesus’ teachings are true. What teachings? God’s love-no limit Fulfillment = loving Forgiveness > revenge • Jesus’ resurrection – Death is NOT the end.

  8. The Ascension • When did Jesus ASCEND? • 40 days after the RESURRECTION. • Why 40? • NOAH? • MOSES? • LENT?

  9. 40 Is a symbolic Biblical Number meaning… • A LONG time

  10. The Ascension • 40? • Jesus 1. taught the apostles about Scripture 2. they will continue his mission Jesus descends into HELL- Sheol – in Hebrew Hades – in Greek A place or the ABSENCE of GOD?

  11. SYMMETRY- events balance each other • Incarnation – leaves heaven to come to earth • Ascension- Leaves earth to return to heaven

  12. 3 implications • 1.Jesus has full authority over earth, heaven hell • 2. We all can spend eternity with God. • 3. By leaving earth, Jesus can be MORE present to us. This is a paradox.

  13. A paradox is a truth in a contradiction • Alone in a crowd • Not to decide is to decide • “Darkness declares the glory of light”

  14. 3 implications • 1.Jesus has full authority over earth, heaven hell • 2. We all can spend eternity with God. • 3. By leaving earth, Jesus can be MORE present to us. HOW?

  15. Jesus ascends into heaven…but never really leaves us. He is present in: • Eucharist • Scripture • Prayer • Family, Friends, service Jesus is free to be everywhere, with everyone…

  16. Doubting Thomas pg 121 • Thomas comes to FAITH in Jesus’ divinity after the RESURRECTION.

  17. Crucifix & Cross are SYMBOLS

  18. Difference between SIGNS SYMBOLS Many meanings (multivalent) Requires interpretation Organic (changing) meaning Appearance can evolve/change Many different things to different people • One meaning • No interpretation • Static (unchanging) meaning • Appearance doesn’t change • Means the same thing to all

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