CFM Lesson: The Ascension of Jesus Christ Final Exam: Acts 1

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, the Apostles asked one last question

• When you come back, will you restore the kingdom of Israel?

• When you come back, will Israel be an independent nation?

• When you come back, will you go fishing with us?

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, what were his last words?

• It's not for you to know the times or seasons that the Father has established by his own authority.

• You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you...

• You will be my witnesses until your messages reaches the ends of the earth.

• You will know when I return again by using advance calculus and super computers.

T or F: While the Apostles were watching Jesus being lifted or taken up, a cloud came and hid him... See Acts 1:9

• True

• False

Who likely were the two angels in Acts 1:10? ..."two men in white robes stood by them (the Apostles) as they were standing and looking up.

• Probably the same two messengers in the Tomb. Luke 24:4

• Probably the same two that were at The Mount of Transfiguration. Luke 9:30

• Probably Moses and Elijah who appeared to Peter, James & John

• It's not good to speculate.

What did the angels mean when they asked, "Why do you stand looking up to heaven?"

• Jesus will also return in the same way that you saw him ascend to heaven.

• Don't stand idly looking on, put your shoulder to the wheel and get to work.

• Hurry and catch the next cloud to heaven because your enemies are coming!

T or F: Since the Ascension of Jesus Christ, believers have looked forward to the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

• True

• False

What details are missing from the account of the Ascension of Jesus into Heaven found in Acts?

• Matt 28:20 the Great Commission at Galilee

• Mark 16:19 mentions he ascended to heaven and sat on the right hand of God.

• Luke 24:50 mentions he lifted up his hands and blessed them, he separated himself from them and then was carried up into heaven.

• John 21:25 talks about future books that would be written

What happened to the Apostles after the Ascension of Jesus?

• they returned to Jerusalem with great joy

• they were always in the temple praising God

• they went faithfully to fulfill the divine charge to take their witness to all the world

• historians tell us they all died as martyrs except for John

• He would give them new commandments once they receive the Holy Ghost