MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Joining us this morning is James Johnson from NorthStone Baptist Church in Pensacola. This Thursday is Ascension Day. So give us the basics. What’s the story of Jesus’ ascension?
Guest: Well, most Christians celebrated Easter, which, of course, is Resurrection Sunday. And as we read biblical historical accounts, we understand that 40 days after his resurrection, Jesus revealed himself with many infallible proofs. And the culmination of all of those infallible proofs was seen in his ascension and Doctor Luke, Luke 24 records for us, aspects of the Ascension and then, of course, he’s also the human ten minute for the Book of Acts.
And so in chapter one, he picks up with more information about the Ascension. And essentially it is him ascending into the clouds. It’s really the culmination of his earthly ministry.
Anchor: Yeah. How does this show that Jesus had accomplished his work on Earth?
Guest: Well, yeah. Ascension Thursday is a kind of a moment. Jesus is again seated at the right hand of God.