The Risen King

Introduction

Acts 1:1 implies that Jesus continued doing & teaching after he ascended. How so?

The best part of the good news you’ve forgotten about

Read Luke 24:50-53

How in the world can we be celebrating that Jesus has just disappeared?

Not just the arrival of the Holy Spirit but that Jesus is enthroned

Because Jesus is enthroned, he has power and authority…

…over all creation. (Philippians 2:9-11)

His reign is not fully acknowledged (Hebrews 2:8)

CS Lewis — Jesus landing in “enemy occupied territory”

…to serve as a sympathetic “high priest,” who forgives our sins. (Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:5)

CS Lewis — people know temptation best who don’t give in

…to continue to intercede for us. (Hebrews 7:25, 9:24-26, 10:11-12)

His one time sacrifice was enough. Now he just points back to it.

He took the punishment, but also became both judge and defense attorney.

Forgiveness is not just a past event.

…to unfold history and redeem all nations to himself. (Revelation 5:9-10)

“Chicken Little theology” is not biblical (the original story)

It’s normal to see a fallen world and respond with hurt, but we shouldn’t respond with fear

Why he’s delaying the “unfolding” — 2 Peter 3:9

…to judge the world put Death to death. (Rev. 20:11-15)

…to make all things new. (Rev. 21:5)

…to place his throne among us and take away the curse of sin. (Revelation 22:3-5)

Exhortation

Sinner — submit to the King

Straying — recognize your rebellion

Suffering — Hebrews 12:1-3