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The Story of Jesus
His Descent

(Lesson 72)

Introduction:
 

         1. The Lord's instruction to "search the Scriptures" in John 5:39 is the key to achieving the growth
             mentioned in 2 Peter 3:18.
         2. In this lesson we are especially concerned with the fact that "the Lord himself shall descend from
             heaven"
(1 Thessalonians 4:16).
         3. Before studying passages that relate to Jesus' descent, let us consider several matters pertaining to . . .

Discussion:

I.           JESUS'  ASCENSION

         A. After He was resurrected, Jesus was with His disciples for 40 days (Acts 1:1-3).
         B. At the end of this 40-day period Jesus ascended to heaven (Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50-51).
         C. According to Acts 1:9, He ascended in a cloud.
         D. On the basis of this information, let us turn our attention to . . .

II.          JESUS'  DESCENT

         A. Jesus said that He will return from heaven and take His followers to heaven (John 14:2-3).
         B. No one knows when Jesus will descend from heaven (Mark 13:32-33).
         C. The Scriptures do reveal that:
             1. Jesus will descend in the same manner He ascended (Acts 1:10-11)
             2. everyone will see Jesus when He descends (Revelation 1:7)
             3. the angels will accompany Jesus (Matthew 16:27)
             4. the dead will be raised (John 5:28-29)
             5. everyone will be judged
                 a. Matthew 25:31-33
                 b. 2 Corinthians 5:10
             6. everything will be burned up (2 Peter 3:10).
         D. According to the New Testament, the Lord's followers are to:
             1. be prepared for the coming of Christ (Matthew 24:44)
             2. wait for the Lord's return (1 Corinthians 1:7)
             3. love the Lord's appearing (2 Timothy 4:8)
             4. look for the Lord's appearing (Titus 2:13)
             5. pray for the Lord to descend (Revelation 22:20).
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