Christ's Ascension: Why wait 40 days?

Christ’s Ascension:
Why wait 40 days?

1. “Many proofs” were first needed
2. “God’s kingdom” had to be clear
3. The ascension itself had to be seen

Reading:
John 21
Belgic Conf. Art 37

Text:
1 Cor. 11:2-16

Singing:
Hy 35 : 1, 2, 3
Hy 1A
Ps 110 : 1, 2, 3, 4
Ps 110 : 5, 6
Ps 21 : 1*, 2*
Hy 35 : 4, 5

• Prayer psalms sung standing