203: Are You Gazing or Going? Living the Ascension Mission
What are you doing while you wait for Jesus to return—staring into the clouds or stepping into your calling? In this compelling conversation, Rowan and Amanda unpack the Ascension of Jesus in Acts 1 and challenge listeners to shift from passive waiting to active witness. The Kingdom isn't just coming—it's your mission.
👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...
✅ Why the angels asked the disciples, “Why are you staring into the sky?”
✅ What Jesus meant by “It’s not for you to know the times and dates”
✅ The mystery of the Trinity in Jesus’ words about the Father’s authority
✅ How we participate in bringing the Kingdom, not just waiting for it
✅ What it means to be Spirit-empowered witnesses from Jerusalem to the ends of the earth
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Jesus ascends and the disciples stare in wonder
02:00 – “Now will you restore the kingdom?”—still not getting it
04:30 – Why the angels told them to stop looking and start going
06:30 – Does Jesus not know when He’s coming back? A Trinitarian twist
08:45 – “You will receive power…” What the Ascension means for our mission
11:00 – Can we really hasten the day of Christ’s return?
12:30 – Don’t just gaze—go! Join the mission of building the Kingdom
🙋♂️ Reflection and Application
Are you standing around waiting for God to act… or stepping out with the Spirit to bring His Kingdom?
💬 What’s one way you can be an empowered witness today in your home, work, or community? Share your thoughts or comment below.
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