Luke 24:50-53

“And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.”

"And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen." - Luke 24:50-53
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What does Luke 24:50-53 mean?

Luke 24:50-53 (KJV) states: "And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great…

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The Ascension: A Divine Departure and Our Call to Worship

As we reflect upon the profound events surrounding the ascension of Christ in Luke 24:50-53, we grasp the depth of significance these verses hold not only for the disciples present but also for believers throughout the ages. The scripture reads: "And he led them out as far as to…

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A Prayer of Gratitude and Joy in the Ascension of Christ

Heavenly Father, We come before You with hearts full of gratitude, reflecting on the momentous event captured in Luke 24:50-53, where our Lord Jesus Christ, after His resurrection, led His disciples to Bethany. As we meditate on this sacred passage, we are filled with awe at the…

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Luke 24:50-53 - "And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen."
Luke 24:53 - "And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen."
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"And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen." - Luke 24:53
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Luke 22:53 - "When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
Luke 23:50 - "¶ And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just:"
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Luke 22:50 - "¶ And one of them smote the servant of the high priest, and cut off his right ear."
Luke 7:50 - "And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace."