Tuesday Evening Bible Study

  Further Study for the next two weeks…  

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• Psalm 106:1–5 about God’s persistent love; v6–43 Israel’s imperfections; v23 Moses is God’s “chosen one”; v44–48 celebrating God’s faithfulness—which is fulfilled in Jesus
• Luke 9:28–36 Jesus’ transfiguration, in which He talks to Moses & Elijah about His departure (Greek exodus!!) v35 God speaks, v36 after all is finished only Jesus remains  
• Jesus’ ascension Acts 1:9–11 is déjà vu re-Luke 9, but this time Jesus departs to Heaven  having promised His continued presence through the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4–8; John 14:15–17, 25–29; 16:7–15)… they/we are His chosen ones… prepared & sent & carried