The Resurrection, Ascension, and Salvation

Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley discuss the significance of the resurrection and ascension of Jesus. 

Questions Covered in This Episode:

• Is the resurrection of Jesus surprising?
• Was the “resurrection” part of Jewish beliefs or hopes at the time of Jesus?
• Hadn’t they already seen a resurrection with Lazarus?
• Should we be troubled that the resurrection accounts we have in the gospels aren’t a perfect match?
• What does the resurrection accomplish?
• How and why is the ascension the “forgotten act of Christ”?
• Why does the resurrection get all the attention and the resurrection the ascension is often forgotten?
• How is this a coronation event in the life of Jesus?

Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

• Luke 24:1-12, Genesis 1-3, 1 Corinthians 15, John 11, Isaiah 25, Ephesians 1, Philippians 2:1-11
• Deep Discipleship Program
• “Reading the Gospels Wisely” by Jonathan Pennington

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