Lesson 34

Why is Jesus’ exaltation in

heaven so meaningful for us

every day?

What does Jesus’ ascension mean for us every day?

Ephesians 4:8

This is why it says: “When he

ascended on high, he led captives in his train and gave

gifts to men.”his work of

redemption is complete

What does Jesus’ ascension mean for us every day?

John 14:2-3In my Father’s house are

many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you.

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be

with me that you also may be where I am. to prepare a

place for us

Key Point #1

Jesus’ ascension means that every day we are one day

closer to being with him in the place that he has gone ahead to prepare for us.

Comment…

Mary and Joanne are talking about the place Jesus is preparing for us. Mary

says, “I sure would like to know more about what it’s going to be like.”

Joanne says, “Oh, I don’t know. I think it’s enough just to know that Jesus is

the one who’s preparing it, so I know it will be perfect for us.”

What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?

Ephesians 1:20,22…which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly

realms…And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for

the church…

What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?

Matthew 28:19

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing

them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the

Holy Spirit…

What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?

Mark 16:15

He said to them, “Go into all the

world and preach the good

news to all creation.”

Sends us to share the good news

What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?

Romans 8:34

Who is he that condemns? Christ Jesus, who died—

more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of

God and is also interceding for us.

What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?

1 John 2:1

My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we

have one who speaks to the Father in our

defense—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. pleads our

cases for us

What does Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God mean for us every day?

2 Timothy 4:18

The Lord will rescue me from every evil

attack and will bring me safely to his

heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever

and ever. Amen. protects us and brings us safely to heaven

Key Point #2

Jesus’ sitting at the right hand of God means that

every day he is ruling over everything as our Prophet,

Priest, and King.

Evaluate…

Jesus’ work as Prophet, Priest and King while carrying out his ministry here on earth was quite different from what he does now as our Prophet, Priest and King

at God’s right hand.

What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?Matthew 24:36,42,44

No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on

what day your Lord will come. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect

him.

at an unknown

time

What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?

Matthew 25:31-32

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all

the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly

glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the

people one from another as a shepherd separates the

sheep from the goats.

What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?

Revelation 1:7

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even

those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn

because of him. So shall it be! Amen. to judge all

people…

What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?

Mark 16:15-16

He said to them, “Go into all the world and

preach the good news to all creation. Whoever

believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not

believe will be condemned.

What does Jesus’ coming to judge the world mean for us every day?

John 12:48

There is a judge for the one who rejects

me and does not accept my words;

that very word which I spoke will condemn him at the last day. …on the basis

of their faith in him and his

Word

Key Point #3Jesus’ coming to judge the

world reminds us to continue to study God’s Word every day so that we will be believers who are ready whenever he comes.

Agree or Disagree?

Jesus’ coming to judge the world is nothing to worry about.

Lesson 34

Jesus’ exaltation is meaningful because I know that he watches

over me as I wait for his coming in judgment to take me to heaven.