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The Desire of Ages
DA 829.1–832.3 • Acts 1:9, 11; Psalm 24:7

“To My Father, and Your Father”

Christ Ascending as Our High Priest and the Assurance of His Literal, Visible Return in Heavenly Glory

Leading the eleven out as far as Bethany, Jesus lifted His hands in parting benediction. As He blessed them, He was taken up into heaven in a cloud of angels. Two shining messengers promised that this same Jesus will return in like manner, while in heaven the gates swung wide to receive the King of glory.

pp. 829–832 · 9 paragraphs

Holy Scripture

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Acts 1:9
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And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

Acts 1:11
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Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

Psalm 24:7
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Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in.

The Desire of Ages

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End of Day 1(DA 829.1–832.3)

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Christ Ascending as Our High Priest and the Assurance of His Literal, Visible Return in Heavenly Glory
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