The Ascension

In this lesson, we will focus on the events of the Ascension, and why it is significant for Jesus and the Great Commission.

The Ascension

In this lesson, we will focus on the events of the Ascension, and why it is significant for Jesus and the Great Commission.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Jesus' ascension to heaven.
  2. Meaning for Christians today.
  3. The Great Commission.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

Licence

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following terms means 'God in human form'?
Crucifixion
Correct answer: Incarnation
Nativity
Resurrection
Q2.
Which of the following is not a teaching of Jesus?
Correct answer: People should always retaliate
People should not judge others
People should not prioritise material possesions
People should turn the other cheek
Q3.
What did God create on day 6 of the creation story in Genesis?
Birds and fish
Human beings
Land and sea
Correct answer: Land animals and human beings
Q4.
Which of the following characteristics could NOT be used to describe the nature of God?
Eternal
Omnibenevolent
Omnipotent
Correct answer: Unjust
Q5.
What is the correct order of the following events?
Jesus cleared the temple, Jesus entered Jerusalem, Jesus taught on the Mount of Olives, Jesus had the Last Supper
Correct answer: Jesus entered Jerusalem, Jesus cleared the temple, Jesus taught on the Mount of Olives, Jesus had the Last Supper
Jesus entered Jerusalem, Jesus taught on the Mount of Olives, Jesus cleared the temple, Jesus had the Last Supper
Jesus had the Last Supper, Jesus cleared the temple, Jesus taught on the Mount of Olives, Jesus entered Jerusalem

5 Questions

Q1.
What is the name given to Jesus returning to heaven?
Correct answer: The Ascension
The Great Commission
The Incarnation
The Resurrection
Q2.
What is the name of Jesus' instructions to the disciples?
Correct answer: The Great Commission
The Great Instruction
The Last Commission
The Last Instruction
Q3.
Which of the following was NOT mentioned in the Great Commission?
Correct answer: Galilee
Jerusalem
Judea
Samaria
Q4.
Who appeared to the disciples after Jesus ascended?
1 man
Correct answer: 2 men
3 men
4 men
Q5.
Select the statement below which is false.
The Ascension assures Christians that there will be life after death.
Correct answer: The Ascension assures Christians that they will also rise into the sky instead of dying.
The Ascension is a display of God's omnipotence.
The Ascension is proof that Jesus is who he said he was.

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UnitReligious education / Christianity: beliefs and teachings

Religious education