U3A R09 Thoughts on the resurrected Christ in the 40 days before the Ascension #revelation #term4
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Hi Merlene, I'm not sure that you asked a question, but your comments were so interesting that I thought that I would respond anyway.? The Bible is silent on many aspects of the 40 days prior to Ascension, and yet it also provides many details about that period.? For example, He was in His post-resurrection body, the same body believers will one day get (Phil 3:21; 1 Cor 15:48-49; 1 Jn 3:2). ?As such, He appeared in bodily form as a man but his body was not constrained by time or space (our four-dimensional constraints) but was able to appear (Lk 24:36) and disappear (Lk 24:31), even passing through closed doors (Jn 20:19,26). Yet He ate and drank (Lk 24:42-43; Jn 21:12-15).? His glorified body had the scars in His hands and side that He died with (Jn 20:20,27; Lk 24:39-40). Jesus was extremely active during the forty days. He used the forty days to give the disciples final teaching and instruction now that they were aware of His purpose and mission. Jesus also used the time to correct some misunderstandings (Acts 1:6, 7-8; Mark 16:15-16). It would have been like post-doctoral studies. The forty days also bore witness to Christ’s bodily resurrection (1 Cor. 15:12-14).? At least ten separate appearances (Acts 1:3-4; Mark 16:9-18) are recorded in Scripture where He walked and talked and went about His ministry being seen in His restored body by thousands.? He continued to preach and heal. John 32:25 states: "Jesus also did many other things. If they were all written down, I suppose the whole world could not contain the books that would be written." As to where Jesus resided or other activities outside his noted appearances, the Bible is silent and so shall I be.? By the way, the number 40
is very significant. It?appears 159 times in 146 verses in the Bible.?To Rabbis, the number 40 represents cleansing, transition, or change; the concept of renewal or a new beginning.? Forty has the power to lift a spiritual
state.? For example: ·?????? Jesus’ ministry commenced with 40
days in the Wilderness and ended with the 40 days before Ascension.?? Both periods represented significant transitions in Jesus' ministry.
·?????? The world was submerged during 40 days and 40 nights of rain in Noah’s Flood. ·?????? After arrival as Egyptian slaves, Moses went up Mount Sinai for 40 days and brought down the tablets that transformed them into God’s nation. ·?????? They spent 40 years in the Wilderness transitioning from Egypt to the Nation of Israel. ·?????? Jonah gave Ninevah 40 days to repent.? They did. By coincidence, Strong’s Concordance term G40 is ?γιο? (hagios), which means “the most holy thing”.? The word is also used to mean “a saint.”? An you know what the Rabbis say about "coincidence"!? Blessings, Ray
On Thursday, 17 December 2020, 04:38:30 pm AEST, Merlene <merlene@...> wrote:
Thanks to Ray and Ian for sharing your very interesting dialogue.
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Ray, of particular interest were the dates of Jesus death, resurrection and
Pentecost.? Thank you for doing all that comprehensive research. It adds
credence to the FACT of Jesus’ resurrection when it is known that he was still
on earth for 40 days before His ascension.? Almost a month.? It
would be interesting to know how he physically spent those days – did he sleep,
eat, etc. while still in an “earthly” body.? I would assume his body was in
another dimension, one in which is not constrained by human boundaries or
limitations of life;
notwithstanding that others touched him, he ate in their
presence.? His body obviously had a solid form capable of speaking and
hearing as well.? Interesting, eh what!? Something to ponder about
when the Faithful rise from mortal death.? What kind of body will we be
given?
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Blessings,
Merlene
? From: Ian
Sent: Sunday, December 13, 2020 7:25 AM
Subject: Re: [b4uc] U3A R09 Questions on Letters to the Angel of
seven churches #Revelation ?
Thanks
Ray for all the work you have put in to provide such detailed answers to my
questions. Revelation regarding the seven churches is much clearer to me now.
I find Revelation extremely challenging to understand and I hope Billy
Graham is correct in his assumption that all be well in the end.
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Regards,
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Ian |
Ray