Ascension
Connection
Make sure to spend some time catching up with one another and share your highs and lows of the week.
Worship
Song suggestion: There is a Redeemer
Bible
What does Jesus’ ascension in verses 50-51 reveal about His authority and position now? How does seeing Jesus ascend affect the way we understand who He is today?
Jesus ascends only after blessing His disciples (verse 50). What might that blessing tell us about Jesus’ heart for His followers as He returns to the Father? How does that shape your understanding of His desire to be with us?
The disciples respond to the ascension with worship, great joy, and ongoing devotion (verses 52–53). Why do you think the ascension, rather than causing sadness, leads to joy? How might understanding the ascension change the way we worship and follow Jesus?
In verse 49, Jesus commands the disciples to wait for power from on high before witnessing. Why is it significant that this command comes just before the ascension? How does the ascension prepare us to live in the power of the Holy Spirit?
Prayer
Pray for assurance of Jesus' desire to be with you and assurance of the Holy Spirit as witness to your own salvation. And pray for the Holy Spirit to empower you for mission. Spend time waiting as you pray together.