Luke 24:50–53 records the ascending Christ lifting His hands to bless His disciples at Bethany before being carried up into heaven — an act that deliberately echoes the Aaronic priestly blessing of Leviticus 9 and reveals Jesus as the great High Priest whose sacrificial work is complete, unrepeatable, and whose blessing upon His people does not cease. This sermon was preached in the context of a Lord's Supper service. Main points: - the place of the blessing (Luke 24:50a) - the significance of the blessing (Luke 24:50b) - the glory of the one blessing (Luke 24:51–52) - the pattern of the blessed (Luke 24:53) Scripture references: - Leviticus 9:7; 9:15; 9:22-24 - 2 Samuel 15 - Psalm 24 - Ezekiel 28:13-14 - Zechariah 14:4 - Luke 24:44-53 - Acts 1:9-12; 2:42 - Ephesians 1:3 - Philippians 2:8-11 - 1 Peter 2:7 - Revelation 6:16