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Walking with Jesus

The Grand Narrative: “Keys Ascension & Welcome” (Acts 1:9-11 & Hebrews 7:24, 25)

“Keys Ascension & Welcome” (Acts 1:9-11 & Hebrews 7:24, 25)

Published 16 Feb. 2026

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💥 SINS / FAILURES

  1. 1️⃣ Mistaking “keys” as power to admit/reject people instead of entrusted truth. (00:00:25–00:00:47) Support: Matt. 16:19; John 3:17–18; Rom. 14:4
  2. 2️⃣ Acting like we can justify ourselves—or others—when only God justifies. (00:00:41–00:00:49) Support: Rom. 3:24; Rom. 8:33; Luke 18:13–14
  3. 3️⃣ Neglecting the ascension, living as if Jesus’ work ended at the resurrection only. (00:01:09–00:02:26) Support: Acts 1:9–11; Heb. 4:14; Eph. 1:20–22
  4. 4️⃣ Forgetting Jesus’ present intercession and trying to carry guilt alone. (00:03:12–00:03:48) Support: Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25; 1 John 2:1–2
  5. 5️⃣ Treating heaven like it’s earned by effort, money, or perfection instead of grace. (00:04:17–00:05:43) Support: Eph. 2:8–9; Titus 3:5; Rom. 4:4–5

🏆 SUCCESSES / SPIRITUAL GROWTH

  1. 1️⃣ Receiving the “keys” as gospel clarity—truth that leads people to heaven. (00:00:49–00:01:09) Support: Rom. 10:14–17; John 20:31; Acts 13:38–39
  2. 2️⃣ Understanding the ascension as Jesus’ return to the Father in resurrection reality. (00:01:12–00:02:26) Support: John 16:28; Acts 1:9–11; Luke 24:50–53
  3. 3️⃣ Living with assurance: Jesus is ready to receive believers when earthly life ends. (00:02:26–00:02:55) Support: Phil. 1:21–23; 2 Cor. 5:8; John 14:1–3
  4. 4️⃣ Resting in Jesus’ ongoing intercession—salvation applied completely. (00:03:12–00:03:48) Support: Heb. 7:24–25; 1 Tim. 2:5; Heb. 1:3
  5. 5️⃣ Embracing grace-response steps: believe, confess, repent, trust God’s promise. (00:04:35–00:05:38) Support: John 5:24; 1 John 1:9; Acts 2:38; Rom. 10:9–10

🧭 LEADERSHIP DYNAMICS

  1. 1️⃣ Leaders clarify roles: disciples teach truth, but God alone judges and justifies. (00:00:31–00:00:49) Support: John 5:22–23; Rom. 8:33; Jas. 4:12
  2. 2️⃣ Effective training mirrors discipleship: veterans pass on “keys” that others must explain well. (00:00:05–00:01:09) Support: 2 Tim. 2:2; Deut. 6:6–7; 1 Cor. 11:1
  3. 3️⃣ Revelation often unfolds in stages—understanding deepens after resurrection and Spirit empowerment. (00:05:50–00:06:36) Support: Luke 24:45; John 16:13; Acts 2:1–4
  4. 4️⃣ Sound doctrine gets articulated through Spirit-led teaching and writing for the church’s maturity. (00:06:36–00:06:52) Support: 2 Pet. 3:15–16; Eph. 4:11–13; 2 Tim. 3:16–17
  5. 5️⃣ Leaders keep people anchored in the present reign/intercession of Christ, not vague spirituality. (00:03:12–00:04:10) Support: Col. 3:1–4; Heb. 4:16; Rom. 8:34