D. Preaching—v. 8. Power would come to help them witness. Later, this power helped them change the world. III. Divine Promise—vv. 9–11 A. Ascension—v. 9. Christ ascends into heaven in a cloud. B. Afraid—v. 10. No doubt the disciples were afraid, since they now would be doing the work of Jesus and facing persecution also. C. Affirmation—v. 11 1. Problem—“Why stand ye gazing into heaven?” 2. Person—“This same Jesus which is taken from you into heaven.” 3. Promise—“Shall come in like manner.” Jesus
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