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Christ’s Ascension

Heaven and earth are united through Jesus’ love.  After his resurrection, Christ appeared to two of his disciples.  Jesus talked with the disciples, but they did not recognize him.  Not until he sat down with them to eat and broke bread and blessed it were their eyes opened.
Luke 24:45-48: “And Jesus opened their understanding that they might understand the scriptures and said unto them, ‘Thus it is written and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day. And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.  And ye are witnesses of these things”
Luke 24:50-53 says, “And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.  And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.  And the worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen”