December 25, 2011
Passage:  John 20
Speaker:  Pastor Bill Knepper
Main Point: Jesus cares for His church from His place in heaven.

I. Jesus was resurrected to immortality.
            A. His human body died.
            B. His human body was raised.  (John 20:27; 21:12)
            C. His human body was changed.  (John 20:26)

II. Jesus ascended into heaven.
            A. The disciples witnessed this.  (Acts 1:9)
            B. His return will be the same.  (Acts 1:11)

III. Jesus continues His ministry in heaven.
            A. He is seated at the Father’s right hand.  (Psalm 110)
            B. He bestows spiritual gifts.  (Ephesians 4:7-8)
            C. He intercedes for His own.  (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25)
            D. He is our Advocate.  (1 John 2:1)