Then they gathered around Him and asked Him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by His own authority. (Acts 1: 6-7)
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The Apostles knew nothing of Jesus’ going away.
They thought He would establish His kingdom immediately.
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They weren’t alone in their belief.
No one anticipated the ascension of Jesus back to Heaven.
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It Was A Mystery To His Prophets.
The prophets knew nothing of this great event.
The Jews could not conceive of a Messiah Who would die on a cross.
They were expecting a King Who would reign in power and liberate the people of Israel.
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It Was A Mystery To His People.
While Jesus was ministering in the midst of His people, He spoke of His ascension on several occasions (John 6:62; 7:33; 14:28; 16:5; 20:17).
But none of the disciples understood just what He was saying.
They could not grasp the thought that Jesus would be going away.
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Jesus' ascension was a mystery to everyone!
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