Where Is Jesus? 1. We look for him in his Word 2. We hear him speaking through his witnesses 3. We see him blessing us in this world (Luke 24:44-53)
Pastor Keith Petersen, May 17, 2026Part of the Ascension series, preached at a Sunday Morning service
7th S of Easter (Ascension Text) (5/17/26)
Luke 24:44-53 -
44)He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”
45)Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures.
46)He told them, “This is what is written: The Messiah will suffer and rise from the dead on the third day,
47)and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.
48)You are witnesses of these things.
49)I am going to send you what my Father has promised;
but stay in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
50)When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them.
51)While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken
up into heaven.
52)Then they worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy.
53)And they stayed continually at the temple, praising God.
Luke 24:44-53
(KJV)