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The Resurrection and The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus and the Ascension of Jesus and the

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Deacon PatDeacon Pat8 May 20088 May 2008

Where did Jesus go when he died?Where did Jesus go when he died?Creed:Creed:

““He descended into HellHe descended into Hell””““He descended to the deadHe descended to the dead””

Hell (Hell (SheolSheol (Hebrew)(Hebrew), , HadesHades (Greek)(Greek)))Place of damnationPlace of damnationDeprived of the image of GodDeprived of the image of GodThese are not the same place (Lazarus, Luke 16)These are not the same place (Lazarus, Luke 16)

Did not destroy the Hell of damnationDid not destroy the Hell of damnationFreed the just people who had diedFreed the just people who had died

““Opened the gates of heavenOpened the gates of heaven”” (CCC, 637)(CCC, 637)

““The dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and liveThe dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and live””(John 5, Matthew 12, Romans 10, Ephesians 4)(John 5, Matthew 12, Romans 10, Ephesians 4)

The Resurrection of JesusThe Resurrection of Jesus

““Crowning truth of our faith in Crowning truth of our faith in ChristChrist””(CCC(CCC, 638), 638)

Confirmation of ChristConfirmation of Christ’’s teachings teaching

Definitive proof of divine authorityDefinitive proof of divine authority““I will destroy the temple, and in three days I will I will destroy the temple, and in three days I will build it up againbuild it up again””““I will die, and in three days I will rise againI will die, and in three days I will rise again””


If Christ has not been raised, then our proclamation has been in vain

and your faith has been in vain…If Christ has not been raised,

your faith is futile and you are still in your sins. Then those also who have died in Christ

have perished. (1 (1 CorCor 15)15)


We donWe don’’t have tot have tounderstandunderstand, ,

but we have to but we have to believe!believe!

Resurrection: Did Jesus die?Resurrection: Did Jesus die?

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus sweat In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus sweat bloodbloodHematidrosisHematidrosis: rare condition associated with a : rare condition associated with a high degree of psychological stresshigh degree of psychological stress

AnxietyAnxietyChemical releaseChemical releaseBreak down of capillaries in the sweat glandsBreak down of capillaries in the sweat glandsSmall amounts of blood releasedSmall amounts of blood releasedSensitized his skin (fragile)Sensitized his skin (fragile)

Resurrection: Did Jesus die?Resurrection: Did Jesus die?

ScourgingScourgingSkin already sensitizedSkin already sensitized39 or more lashes39 or more lashesWhip Whip

Braided leather thongsBraided leather thongsMetal balls woven in (bruises, contusions)Metal balls woven in (bruises, contusions)Pieces of sharp bone (cuts)Pieces of sharp bone (cuts)

Some died before crucifixion Some died before crucifixion Hypovolemic shockHypovolemic shock

Resurrection: Did Jesus die?Resurrection: Did Jesus die?CrucifixionCrucifixion

Spikes, tapered, 5Spikes, tapered, 5--7 inches long7 inches longThrough wrists (median nerve)Through wrists (median nerve)

Excruciating (from the cross)Excruciating (from the cross)

Through feetThrough feetArms stretchedArms stretchedShoulders dislocatedShoulders dislocatedCause of death: asphyxiation*Cause of death: asphyxiation*Pericardial and pleural effusion*Pericardial and pleural effusion*

Resurrection: Jesus diedResurrection: Jesus died

Jesus died for your sins.Jesus died for your sins.

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How does that make you feel?How does that make you feel?


Why did Jesus die for our sins?Why did Jesus die for our sins?



He was doing the will of the FatherHe was doing the will of the Father




Only one who was God and human could atone for Only one who was God and human could atone for the sins of humansthe sins of humans




Only one who was God and human could atone for Only one who was God and human could atone for the sins of humansthe sins of humans

Jesus loves us!!!Jesus loves us!!!

The Paschal MysteryThe Paschal Mystery

Christ died for our sinsChrist died for our sins

Christ rose from the dead to open the way to Christ rose from the dead to open the way to new lifenew life

““So that as Christ was raised from the dead by the So that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.of life.”” (Rom 6)(Rom 6)

Resurrection: Did Jesus rise?Resurrection: Did Jesus rise?

The empty tombThe empty tombDifferences in accounts*Differences in accounts*Large stone rolled into slanted grooveLarge stone rolled into slanted grooveGuards at the tombGuards at the tombWomen were the first to see the empty tombWomen were the first to see the empty tombSummary*Summary*


The empty tombThe empty tomb

Did JesusDid Jesus’’ disciples steal his body?disciples steal his body?

““The disciples had no motivation to steal The disciples had no motivation to steal the body and then die for a lie.the body and then die for a lie.”” StrobelStrobel**

Resurrection: Did Jesus rise?Resurrection: Did Jesus rise?PostPost--resurrection appearancesresurrection appearances

No eyewitnesses to ResurrectionNo eyewitnesses to ResurrectionAppeared to women, Peter Appeared to women, Peter (John 20, 1 (John 20, 1 CorCor 15)15)

Disciples on road to Emmaus Disciples on road to Emmaus (Luke 24)(Luke 24)

Apostles (without and then with Thomas) Apostles (without and then with Thomas) (John 20)(John 20)

Mount of Olives, before Ascension Mount of Olives, before Ascension (Luke 24)(Luke 24)

Many others Many others (Acts, 1 (Acts, 1 CorCor 15)15)

Ate, drank, touchedAte, drank, touched

Resurrection: Did Jesus rise?Resurrection: Did Jesus rise?PostPost--resurrection appearancesresurrection appearances

No eyewitnesses to ResurrectionNo eyewitnesses to ResurrectionAppeared to women, Peter Appeared to women, Peter (John 20, 1 (John 20, 1 CorCor 15)15)

Disciples on road to Emmaus Disciples on road to Emmaus (Luke 24)(Luke 24)

Apostles (without and then with Thomas) Apostles (without and then with Thomas) (John 20)(John 20)

Mount of Olives, before Ascension Mount of Olives, before Ascension (Luke 24)(Luke 24)

Many others Many others (Acts of the Apostles, 1 (Acts of the Apostles, 1 CorCor 15)15)

Ate, drank, touchedAte, drank, touchedDead People DonDead People Don’’t Normally Do That!!!t Normally Do That!!!


PostPost--resurrection appearancesresurrection appearancesHallucinations are individual occurrencesHallucinations are individual occurrencesOne person canOne person can’’t induce a hallucination in anothert induce a hallucination in anotherDisciples were fearful and in despair, not expectantDisciples were fearful and in despair, not expectantAccounts do not have typical mythical tendenciesAccounts do not have typical mythical tendenciesDisciples went to their death defending this, the Disciples went to their death defending this, the cornerstone of their faith (our faith)cornerstone of their faith (our faith)

AscensionAscension

““So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down them, was taken up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.at the right hand of God.”” (Mark 16)(Mark 16)

AscensionAscension

ChristChrist’’s body was s body was ““glorifiedglorified””

To Mary Magdalene: DonTo Mary Magdalene: Don’’t touch me, t touch me, ““I have not I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brethren and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and and say to them, I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your Godyour Father, to my God and your God”” (John 20)(John 20)

AscensionAscension


When he was at the table with them, he took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to them. Then their eyes were opened, and they recognized him; and he vanished from their sight. (Luke 24)(Luke 24)

AscensionAscension


When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with you.“ (John 20)

AscensionAscension

Jesus descended from the FatherJesus descended from the FatherIncarnationIncarnation

Jesus ascended to the FatherJesus ascended to the FatherAscensionAscension

He is seated at the right hand of the FatherHe is seated at the right hand of the FatherHe has established his kingdomHe has established his kingdom

ChristChrist’’s Kingdom on Earths Kingdom on Earth

His ChurchHis ChurchThe renewal of the world is underway through The renewal of the world is underway through his church his church (CCC 670)(CCC 670)

It is incompleteIt is incompleteWill be complete Will be complete ““with power and great glorywith power and great glory””when Jesus returns to earth when Jesus returns to earth (CCC 671)(CCC 671)

End of timeEnd of time


Is the world being renewed?Is the world being renewed?Nazi GermanyNazi GermanyUgandaUgandaRwandaRwandaIraq, AfghanistanIraq, AfghanistanCapital punishmentCapital punishmentAbortionAbortion

NO!NO!


Is the world being renewed?Is the world being renewed?No more crucifixionNo more crucifixionNo more Christians to the lionsNo more Christians to the lionsReligious freedomReligious freedomReaching out to the poor (least of my brethren)Reaching out to the poor (least of my brethren)Greater emphasis on spiritualityGreater emphasis on spirituality

Religious, pop/new ageReligious, pop/new age

YES!YES!


““Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.as it is in heaven.””


How do we get there?How do we get there?

The Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit

““No one comprehends the thoughts of God No one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of Godexcept the Spirit of God”” (1 (1 CorCor 2)2)

The Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit ““has spoken through the has spoken through the prophetsprophets”” (Nicene Creed)(Nicene Creed)

““GodGod’’s Spirit, who reveals God, makes known s Spirit, who reveals God, makes known to us Christ, his Word, his living Utterance, to us Christ, his Word, his living Utterance, but the Spirit does not speak of himself.but the Spirit does not speak of himself.”” (CCC (CCC 687)687)

The Holy SpiritThe Holy SpiritGod the Father God the Father

CreatorCreatorJudgeJudgeFather/motherFather/mother

God the Son God the Son –– Jesus Jesus God/humanGod/humanFriend/brotherFriend/brotherTeacherTeacherRedeemerRedeemerKingKing

The Holy SpiritThe Holy SpiritGod the Holy SpiritGod the Holy Spirit

How we How we ““knowknow”” the Father and Sonthe Father and SonHow our faith becomes part of usHow our faith becomes part of usHow we know right from wrongHow we know right from wrongHow we are connected to all ChristiansHow we are connected to all Christians

PentecostPentecost

Seven weeks after EasterSeven weeks after EasterApostles in the upper room*Apostles in the upper room*““Are we there yet?Are we there yet?””

YES!YES!They were filled with the Holy SpiritThey were filled with the Holy SpiritThey were prepared to die for ChristThey were prepared to die for Christ


Have you ever felt that you were filled Have you ever felt that you were filled with the Holy Spirit?with the Holy Spirit?


Have you ever felt that you were filled Have you ever felt that you were filled with the Holy Spirit?with the Holy Spirit?Have you ever feltHave you ever felt inin--spiredspired??

In awe of GodIn awe of God’’s creations creationTo use your gifts for others and for the glory of To use your gifts for others and for the glory of GodGodTo love our neighbourTo love our neighbourTo give unconditionallyTo give unconditionally

The Easter SeasonThe Easter Season

Christ has diedChrist has diedChrist has risenChrist has risenChrist is seated at the right hand of the FatherChrist is seated at the right hand of the FatherThe Holy Spirit came to dwell in usThe Holy Spirit came to dwell in us

NOW WE HAVE TO DO OUR PART!!!NOW WE HAVE TO DO OUR PART!!!

Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love.

Send forth your Spirit and they shall be created. And You shall renew the face of the earth.

O, God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, did instruct the hearts of the faithful,

grant that by the same Holy Spirit we may be truly wise

and ever enjoy His consolations, Through Christ Our Lord, Amen.

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