Ascension Day Better Than Christmas Day | Luke

Pastor David Guzik gives a sermon on the significance & remembrance of an oft-neglected Christian holy day; one commemorating the Ascension of Christ to Heaven after having appeared to the apostles post-resurrection. This sermon was delivered at Calvary Chapel Santa Barbara on the evening of Wednesday, May 31st, 2023.
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Luke 24:49-53
[49] Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”
[50] And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
[51] Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven. [52] And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy, [53] and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen.

Timestamps
0:00 Introduction and prologue
7:46 Jesus came and went
14:15 Restoration of Israel, Ezekiel 37
16:55 Return of Jesus
20:23 Outpouring of the Spirit
23:48 Jesus' ascension
27:16 The presence of Jesus
29:42 Jesus prays
34:00 Ten Reasons Why Ascension Day Is Better Than Christmas Day
36:40 Can you receive this blessing?

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