I. Ascension Day in Church
1.
Bible Readings for Ascension Day (May 5)
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Lectionary/Lec_ascension-Thursday.htm
2.
Sermons for Ascension Day (May 5)
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Library/Sermons/Sermon-of-the-week_Ascension.htm
3. Malankara World Journals with the Theme: Ascension of Jesus Christ
Volume 5 No 285: May 13, 2015
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Newsletter/MWJ_285.htm
Volume 4 No 221: May 29, 2014
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Newsletter/MWJ_221.htm
Volume 3 No 141: May 8 2013
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Newsletter/MWJ_141.htm
Volume 2 No 76: May 15 2012
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Newsletter/MWJ_76.htm
Volume 1 No 7: June 1, 2011
http://www.MalankaraWorld.com/Newsletter/MWJ_7.htm
II. Lectionary Reflections
4.
Ascended and Still Present
Where is Jesus, and what is he doing? That's a good question to ask on this
Ascension Day. Where did Jesus go when he ascended, and what is he doing
now? ... He is both "far above" and "here and near." Seated at the right
hand of the Father, and here among his people--that is our Savior,
continuing to bless and guide us. Yes, Jesus is both "Ascended and Still
Present."
5.
The Ascension of the Lord (The Exaltation of Jesus)
By the resurrection of the Lord, the humanity overcomes the death, and by
the Ascension of the Lord, the humanity -through the body of our Lord- sat
at the right hand of God the Father. The resurrection in general is for
both: those who have done good, and those who have done evil. The Ascension:
is only for those who are at the right hand side of God, which means those
who have done good only (Matthew 25:33). ...
6.
The Ascension of Our Lord
We need to
understand, that if the Lord had merely risen from the dead, but not ascended
into heaven, what that would mean is that our bodies could rise from the dead
and then we would be stuck on earth for the rest of eternity, not a very happy
idea. When you have the opportunity to be able to go to heaven, why would you
want to stay on earth? ...
7.
Six Reasons Jesus' Ascension Matters
Though often overlooked, the ascension completes Jesus' earthly
mission and signifies his enthronement as heavenly king. Jesus has completed his
Father's mission and he now rules with all authority and intercedes with all
sympathy as our mediator and high priest. I close with four implications of
Jesus' ascension for our lives. ...
8.
His Ascension and Our Access
The ascension is the complete fulfillment of the transfiguration. Our Lord
returned to His original glory, but not simply as the Son of God - He
returned to His father as the Son of Man as well. There is now freedom of
access for anyone straight to the very throne of God because of the
ascension of the Son of Man. ...
