What was the message to Israel after Jesus' resurrection and ascension?
The message to Israel was that Jesus is alive, God raised Him from the dead, and He has been called back to heaven, yet He is ready to return quickly to set up the Kingdom, after the tribulation runs its course.
Les explains that the message presented to the nation of Israel after Jesus' resurrection and ascension was that He is alive, God raised Him from the dead, and He was called back to heaven, but He is ready to return right quick and set up the Kingdom. The tribulation would first have to run its course. Les ties this to Acts 3:19-20 and contrasts the Scripture's usual picture of Jesus seated at God's right hand with Stephen seeing Him standing, which connects to His readiness to return.
Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
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