The Brinkley argus., 1906-12-21
JESUS ASCENDS
 INTO HEAVEN
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l LESSON TExr.--Luke 2:ss-5s. Mem
 GOLDEN TExr.-"while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and was received up intos heaven. Luke
 TiME-The ascension was on Thurs day. May IS, A. D. %.
 PLACE.-From the Mount of Olives. ] PARALLEL AccoUNTs.-Matt; 2s;ls- I 20; Mark 16:14-20; Read also Acts 1:1-12. Comment and Suggestive Thought. | V. 36. They" Cleopas and his friend who had seen Jesus at Emmaus. Thus spake." As they told how he had walked and talked with them, had explained the Scripture prophecies of His sufferings and death, and finally, i ''how He was known of them in break ing of bread" Jesus Himself stood i in the midst" Jesus was no longer under the Limitations which hampered His body before death. Peace be unto you" This common Hebrew sal utation carried new force as it fell from the lips. of the risen Saviour. l Jesus had beeh> born "the Prince of | Peace s
 V. s7 Terrified and affrighted." Efightened, as mm111s generally have boon by the supeunGn r. ~ II aplrft. 'l We would say, gh6sG . belGX 11chs. ing material substance. V. 38. Why are ye troubled? n you are sad because you thought me forever gone, why are you not glad at my return? Why do thoughts arise?" Why do you seek to reason away what simple faith should ac- cept with great joy-the fact that still live?
 | V. 8. Behold My hands and My feet" These bore still the nail-prints and proved His identity. Handle Me" Divine love and patience were willing to do anything to satisfy and convince these doubting ones. l V. Al. Believed not for joy" First astonishment then fear, and now joy, hindered the action of their faith. 1 V. 43. Did eat" The apostles re- ferred to this as convincing proof of their Lords resurrection (Acts 10: 41). i V. A. These verses give condens- ed summary of the teaching Jesus
 gave the disciples during the 40 days
 following his resurrection. These are the words which spake." In the light of these events you understand the words I spoke to you long ago (such as Luke 18:31-34). While was yet with you" While I visibly dwelt on
 earth as a man. Must be fulfilled.' 2 ! Jesus life. death and resurrection l. were necessary to mans salvation
 and as such had been minutely fore told in Scripture "The law prophets :. psalms" The accepted ,, Jewish divisions of the Old Testament
 Each division of the Old Testament teaches of Jesus
 V. 45. Opened their understand
 ing" Jesus had gained new power
 through his death and resurrection.
 v.46. Thus it is written" In many prophetic words, such as Gen. 3:15;
 Elk. 12; Isa. B, etc. ITO suffer :. and to Tise.' These are the two essential features of the Gospel.
 l V. 47 Repentance" Sorrow for sin and turning from it. "Remis- : sions." Forgiveness of sin and escape from it. ''In His name." On Jesus authority, and because through Him men are enabled to escape from sin. Among all nations" This commission is more explicitly given by another evangelist. Beginning at Jerusalem" It was most important that in the very city where the great events connected with Jesus took place, their full im- port should be fearlessly and triumph antly proclaimed.
 " 4s. "Ye are witnesses" The ap0s- ties had been with Jesus, several years l witnessing His miracles and listening to His teachings; they witnessed His crucifixion. His resurrection, and were soon to witness His ascension. V. 49. The promise of My Father" The promise of another comforter" the Holy Spirit lJohn 1l:16, 26). "Tarry .. until ye be endued with to go forth with only their own wisdom and strength.
 V. 50. What is recorded in these verses occurred 40 days after Jesus resurrection. "As far as Bethany" Some place on the Mount of Olives, near Bethany. Blessed them" All the years of His earthly life Jesus blessed men--made them happier and bctter-and His parting act was that of blessing. He still lives and still 1 blesses
 V. 51.A"Was parted from them" By slow. continuous motion. He arose above them until he disappeared in a cloud tsee Acts H.
 l V. 52. "Worshiped Him." They now gave Him that deep. adoring love which is due to God alone AReturned :. with great joy" Their joy Is . most remarkable evidence of their l faith.
 l V. &. Continually in the temple" For some reason. Jewish priests did 1 not modest them. They were regular