Lesson: Christ’s Humanity
Reading: Christ returns into heaven
Reference: Luke 24:36–53
Luke 24:36: And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
Luke 24:37: But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
Luke 24:38: And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
Luke 24:39: Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.
Luke 24:40: And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
Luke 24:41: And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
Luke 24:42: And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
Luke 24:43: And he took it, and did eat before them.
Luke 24:44: And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.
Luke 24:45: Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
Luke 24:46: And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:
Luke 24:47: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
Luke 24:48: And ye are witnesses of these things.
Luke 24:49: And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
Luke 24:50: And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
Luke 24:51: And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
Luke 24:52: And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
Luke 24:53: And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
(KJV)