5th June 2025 What If You Should See Him Ascend? Technical Thursday
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: What If You Should See Him Ascend?
In this episode, Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church unpacks John 6:62–65 to reveal how Jesus links His “hard sayings” about the bread of life to the reality of His Ascension. First, we explore the Johannine Pivot—seeing Christ ascending back to His pre-existent glory—and why this vision transforms how we interpret His teaching. Next, we examine “The Spirit Gives Life; Flesh Profits Nothing,” highlighting the shift from external religion to Spirit-empowered faith that only the Ascended Lord can grant. Finally, we wrestle with “No One Comes Unless the Father Grants It,” holding together the tension of commanded faith and sovereign grace in the life of the church. As we “see” Jesus ascend by faith, we discover that His words are not burdensome commands but the very breath of life from the Father. #WhatIfYouSeeHimAscend #SeeingTheAscendedSon #John6 #Ascension #SpiritAndLife #FaithByGrace #JohannineTheology #ChristOurCornerstone
In this episode, Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church unpacks John 6:62–65 to reveal how Jesus links His “hard sayings” about the bread of life to the reality of His Ascension. First, we explore the Johannine Pivot—seeing Christ ascending back to His pre-existent glory—and why this vision transforms how we interpret His teaching. Next, we examine “The Spirit Gives Life; Flesh Profits Nothing,” highlighting the shift from external religion to Spirit-empowered faith that only the Ascended Lord can grant. Finally, we wrestle with “No One Comes Unless the Father Grants It,” holding together the tension of commanded faith and sovereign grace in the life of the church. As we “see” Jesus ascend by faith, we discover that His words are not burdensome commands but the very breath of life from the Father. #WhatIfYouSeeHimAscend #SeeingTheAscendedSon #John6 #Ascension #SpiritAndLife #FaithByGrace #JohannineTheology #ChristOurCornerstone
