The ascension of Jesus was both the completion of His work and the kickoff of the gospel takeover. This pattern of ascension and advancement of the kingdom is not unique to Jesus’ ascension. In the Old Testament, this pattern or type is connected to God’s covenant promises to Abraham, specifically in the stories of
Joseph, Moses, and Elijah. This helps us to see how Jesus’ ascension is tied to the fulfillment of the covenant promises of God and what that means for us as His people.
