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What the Ascension Means for Jesus and Christians

After Jesus died and was resurrected, he ascended to the right hand of the Father after remaining with his disciples for 40 days. Though we tend to think of the ascension as an afterthought, in this Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Steve Seamands reveals how Jesus’ leaving our world was just as crucial as his life, death, and resurrection.

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The Gift of the Church Calendar

The Christian calendar unites us as a worshiping community, and as a community of faith we move forward along the road which leads us to the one whose name we bear. In today’s article, read more from Chris Peters about the gift that the church calendar serves for us.

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Practicing the Christian Year

Just before Advent, J.D. Walt posted a great article asking, “What Is Your Master Calendar?” and explaining why it matters. You should take a look at it if you haven’t already. For all of us,

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Singing our Way from Ashes to Ascension

Join the Seedbed Community in our Spring Lenten-Easter Reader. Here’s how to get involved. There’s still time to get a copy at 85% off. $1 each!! Read more to see all the features surrounding this edition.

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Recommended Resource on Jesus: The Ascension

The Ascension of Jesus Christ may be the most under celebrated event in the present day church while also being one of the most significant. Brothers, Tim and Aaron Perry, authored a helpful text, He Ascended into Heaven: Learning to live an Ascension shaped life. Aaron let us know that Paraclete Press is making the electronic version of the book available for $1.99 through the end of January.

Seedbed caught up with Aaron recently to discuss the book. The short interview follows.

SB:   Why does the Ascension matter? Theologically? Practically?

AP:   People, made in God’s image, were to reflect God in their reign over the earth.  The Ascension is the event that restores the only faithful human, Jesus of Nazareth, to that position of leadership.  The Ascension also flows into the giving of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost; the same Spirit who draws people into the reign of Jesus and enables them to […]

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