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Ascension of Christ (1510-1520)
Benvenuto Tisi (or Il Garofalo) (1481-1559)
Renaissance and Mannerist Style
Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Antica, Rome, Italy
Image Source: Web Gallery of Art
Explanation: In Luke 24 certain women went to the tomb of Jesus hoping to be able to anoint his body with spices. However, they found the tomb empty, and two angels told them that Jesus was risen as he said he would. When they told the disciples these things, the disciples did not believe them. But Peter went to the tomb and found the linen burial clothes lying there by themselves (1-12). That same day two of the disciples went toward the village of Emmaus, and Jesus met them on the road. They did not recognize him (13-16). Note: (I believe that there are at least two reasons for this. First, and foremost, Jesus came from the grave in another form -- a "different kind of form," as the Greek says (Mark 16:12). Second, when a person dies, it is common to see people who look like the deceased. These sightings are quickly dismissed for what they are, similarities without substance. Whatever similarities remained between the earthly Jesus and the resurrected Jesus, these similarities might easily have been dismissed as similarities without substance.)
As Jesus continued on the road with them, he talked to them about his death, resurrection, and glorification. He went through Moses and the Prophets with them. They invited him to supper; and, when he broke bread with them, they recognized him, and he vanished out of their sight. They arose immediately and went back to Jerusalem and reported these things (17-35). As they were talking about these events, Jesus appeared in their midst, comforted them, showed them the nail prints in his hands and feet, and ate something in their presence. And he again instructed them from Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms about himself (36-49). He then took them out to Bethany where he lifted up his hands and blessed them. And, as he spoke, he was lifted up into heaven. And they worshipped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. And they were continually in the Temple, blessing God (50-53).
[Sermons: Mark Dever. John Stott. John Macarthur. Various. ]
[Illustration: Today's painting is of the Ascension of Christ, which is the last incident in the Gospel of Luke. It is the first incident in Acts, the companion piece to Luke's Gospel. ]
RESOURCES
[THEMATICALLY AND CHRONOLOGICALLY RELATED SCRIPTURES:
Luke 24:1-3: Matthew 28:1; Mark 16:2-4; John 20:1-2.
Luke 24:4-8: Matthew 28:5-7; Mark 16:5-7.
Luke 24:9-11: Matthew 28:8-10; Mark 16:8.
Luke 24:12: John 20:3-10.
Luke 24:13-35: Mark 16:12-13.
Luke 24:36-49: Mark 16:14; John 20:19-25.
Luke 24:50-53: Mark 16:19-20. ]
[ CHRONOLOGY: GENERAL. Patriarchs (Traditional). Judges # 1. Judges # 2. Kings # 1. Kings # 2. Prophets # 1. Prophets # 2. NT # 1. NT # 2. NT # 3. ]
[ MAPS: Maps # 1. Maps # 2. Maps # 3. Maps # 4. Maps # 5. ]
[ COMMENTARIES, ETC: GENERAL: Bible Study Tools; Bible Hub: Study Light; Blue Letter Bible // PSALMS: Monergism: Precept Austin: The Treasury of David; John Gill; John Calvin - Volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
[ MUSIC: GENERAL: The Cyber Hymnal // PSALMS: Genevan Psalter (Instrumental). VARIOUS ARTISTS: Micha'el Ben David. Sons of Korah. Fernando Ortega. Janet Isaac Morrison. Music of the Bible Revealed - Suzanne Haik-Vantoura. Dr. David Erb. Gregorian Chants. ]
*** For Additional word studies use one of the Greek Interlinear Bibles below. ***
Luke 24
5. Perfection of Jesus' Ministry: Death, Resurrection, & Ascension (Lk 22:1 - Lk 24:53) - (Continued) - 33 A.D. Israel
1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them.
2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre.
3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus.
4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:
5 And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead?
6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee,
7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again.
8 And they remembered his words,
9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest.
10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles.
11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not.
12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.
13 And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs.
14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened.
15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them.
16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.
17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad?
18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days?
19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people:
20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.
21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.
22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre;
23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive.
24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not.
25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:
26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory?
27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself.
28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further.
29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them.
30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them.
31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished [became invisible] out of their sight.
32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn [was set on fire] within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures?
33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,
34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon.
35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread.
36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you.
37 But they were terrified and affrighted [became fearful], and supposed that they had seen a spirit.
38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts?
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.
40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet.
41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat?
42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb.
43 And he took it, and did eat before them.
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.
45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures,
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:
47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48 And ye are witnesses of these things.
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.
50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.
51 And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
52 And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
53 And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen.
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