What Is the Ascension?

What was an apostle? Do apostles still exist? Why does the ascension of Jesus matter? In this episode, Emma Dotter unpacks the definition, role, and qualifications of an apostle and why Judas needed to be replaced. Then, Watermark’s Resident Theologian, Garrett Wikle, joins to explain the doctrine of the ascension, how it shapes our understanding of the rest of Scripture, and why it’s significant forfollowers of Jesus today.  

ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED:  

Ephesians 2:20; Acts 2:43; 1 Corinthians 9:1; Luke 24:50-53, 49; Matthew 26; 28; Daniel 7; 1 Corinthians 15:24-25; 2 Corinthians 5:10; Ephesians 1:20; 2:6; 4:8-11; Philippians 2:5-11; Colossians 3:1-4; Hebrews; 1 Peter 3:21-22; Revelation 1; 4-5 

RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY:  

• Acts of the Risen Lord: https://a.co/d/bUChMSg  
• The Bible Project: https://bibleproject.com/videos/acts-1-12/ 
• GotQuestions: https://www.gotquestions.org/apostleship.html  

RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  

- S4:263 – Introduction to the book of Acts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000735019898  

- S1:190 – How do I see the Spirit working in my life? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey/id1600151923?i=1000580392361  

WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY?  

Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. 

Daily Bible lessons for adults: https://www.jointhejourney.com  

Daily Bible lessons for parents and families: https://www.jointhejourney.com/jr/7957-what-is-real 

Weekly Bible podcast for kids: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/join-the-journey-junior/id1660089898  

Contact the Join The Journey Team: JoinTheJourney@watermark.org