Complimentary New Testament Reading:
Acts 1:6-11
Sermon Outline:
- Christ ascended to heaven with his human body and human soul
- Jesus reigns now for God’s glory and the good of the church
- Jesus serves as your priest in heaven now
- From Heaven Christ will come to judge the nations
- Christ will not relent
Family Discussion Questions:
- Where did the disciples see Jesus go?
- What did the angels tell them as they kept looking up?
- What is Jesus doing in heaven right now?
- What will Jesus do when he comes back?
- What did a priest have to do before he went into the holiest place in the temple?
- What did the priest wear when he went into the holiest place of the temple?
- What did the priest do when he went into the holiest place of the temple?
- In what ways is Jesus reigning right now? How can that encourage and warn us?
- In what ways is Jesus acting as our priest right now? How can that encourage and warn us?
- Why do you think people have a hard time seeing Jesus as a vengeful judge?
- What will be the difference between Christ’s reign right now and his reign when he returns?
- Why should Jesus’ perseverance be a warning to his enemies?
- How is Jesus’ perseverance an encouragement to his people?
- Why is it important to hold BOTH the truth of the sovereignty of God AND the truth that those who are saved are not saved against their will?
- How do Christians show that they agree and are glad that Jesus reigns right now?