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Ascension Day is important in our Christian theology. It’s the day our Lord Jesus Christ ascended into heaven after His resurrection. It is observed on the 40th day after Easter (always a Thursday), and its significance is profound as it contains several key aspects of Christian belief and the narrative of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

Here’s an outline of the theological and scriptural significance of Ascension Day:

Biblical Account of the Ascension
• Scriptural References: The Ascension of Jesus is described in Luke 24:50-53 and Acts 1:9-11. These passages detail Jesus' final moments on earth, surrounded by His disciples.

• Description of the Event: Jesus led His disciples to Bethany, lifted up His hands to bless them, and as He was blessing them, He was lifted up and a cloud took Him out of their sight. The disciples watched as He ascended into heaven.

Theological Significance
1. Exaltation of Jesus
The Ascension signifies the glorification and exaltation of Jesus. It marks the end of His earthly ministry and the beginning of His heavenly ministry. By ascending to heaven, Jesus is enthroned as King and Lord, signifying His triumph over death and His elevated status above all.

2. Preparation for the Holy Spirit
Jesus' departure was necessary for the sending of the Holy Spirit. In John 16:7, Jesus tells His disciples, "It is to your advantage that I go away, for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you." The Ascension, therefore, paves the way for Pentecost, the moment when the Holy Spirit descends to empower and guide the disciples.

3. Intercession on Behalf of Humanity
With Jesus' ascension and His presence at the right hand of the Father, He now intercedes for humanity as our High Priest. The role of Jesus as an intercessor is highlighted in Romans 8:34 and Hebrews 7:25, which explain how He mediates between God and us.

4. Affirmation of Jesus’ Return
The Ascension also signifies the second coming of Christ. The angels at the Ascension told the watching disciples that Jesus would come back in the same way they saw Him go into heaven (Acts 1:11). The promise of Jesus’ return to earth.

5. Empowerment of the Disciples
The Ascension is significant in empowering us. It marks a transition from Jesus' physical ministry to the spiritual mission carried out by His disciples through the church. It is the shift from Jesus' earthly work to the church’s responsibility to continue that work.

Ascension Day, is therefore a reminder of Jesus' ongoing ministry in the heavenly realms (interceding for us) and the eager anticipation of His return.

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Orientation session - Christian Practitioner & Christian Professional qualifications at Eagles Nest Ministries.

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After more than three years of developing curriculum, long hours of administration, technology set-up, working with accreditation bodies and much more, we are happy to finally present to you, AARONITES CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.

The academy will provide a platform which will allow individual students to register for an accredited qualification and for churches who want to implement their very own accredited Bible College.

The Christian Practitioner and the Christian Professional Qualifications will commence online in March 2022. Spaces are limited.
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