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Rousing Send-Offs: The Ascension
Today’s Audio Devotion:
Rousing Send-Offs: The Ascension
The disciples had no idea they were about to witness the greatest send-off in history. They were enjoying a leisurely walk with Jesus along the crest of the Mount of Olives. It was early spring, and Jerusalem was awash with sunshine. Jesus told them to wait in Jerusalem until they received the Holy Spirit and to take His message to the world. Then He rose into the air and disappeared into clouds of glory.
As the disciples gazed upward, two angels approached them, saying, “This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven” (Acts 1:11).
So we have our two great assignments—to take the Gospel to the world and to eagerly await the moment of His return. How are you doing when it comes to missions and evangelistic involvement? And how much have you recently thought about the upcoming Rapture? Let’s do both today!
At His Ascension our Lord entered Heaven, and He keeps the door open for humanity to enter.
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Some 2,600 years ago, God gave King Nebuchadnezzar a dream. In this dream, the king saw a five–part statue made of five different metals (see Daniel 2). Each section represented an empire, beginning with Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon. Four of these empires have already risen and fallen in history—a clear fulfillment of Daniel's prophetic interpretation. The fifth and final empire indicates a future Europe—a ten nation coalition that will unite under the Antichrist's rule.
You can read about the King's dream and Daniel's interpretation in Daniel 2, but let's take a quick visual look at what you will find:
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King Nebuchadnezzar's Babylon
Daniel's words to the king are clear. "You are this head of gold" (Daniel 2:37–38).
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Medo–Persian Empire
The Medo–Persian Empire conquered Babylon in 539 BC and remained in power for approximately two hundred years (Daniel 5:28).
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Grecian Empire
Greece's Empire succeeded the Medo–Persians (Daniel 8:21).
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Roman Empire
When the Grecian empire was conquered by Rome, all the lands and peoples of the previous kingdoms were assimilated into the Roman Empire through the strengths of the "iron legions of Rome" (Daniel 2:40).
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Future European Coalition
This empire has not yet risen. Daniel foretells a time when the Roman Empire—Europe—will consist of ten kingdoms or leaders. The future Roman Empire will be present on the earth when God sets up His earthly kingdom (Daniel 2:44).