This week, I’d like to conclude this study by looking at one final event - The Ascension. In addition to Gethsemane and the burial, I think the ascension has been awfully neglected in our teaching and preaching. We haven’t studied it a lot. We don’t think about it much at all. It is primarily mentioned in passing statements about the Gospel. We emphasize the crucifixion and declare the resurrection, but simply mention the ascension. It is just a passing remark.

The ascension of Jesus is worth far more than a mere passing remark. It deserves careful study because understanding it will produce true worship and practice. There are a few central truths that the ascension teaches us: 

The work of salvation is complete - Jesus ascended to sit down at the right hand of God. 

The Savior will return 

The church must work until He does.