How long did our Lord remain on the earth after his resurrection? (Acts i. 3.)

In what did he instruct his disciples during that time? (Acts i. 3.)

What commission did our Lord give his disciples almost immediately preceding his ascension, relative to the establishment of his Church? (Matt. xxviii. 19-20.)

Repeat portions of the three Creeds referring to Christ's ascension.

Who did our Lord promise to send after his exaltation to heaven? (John xv. 26.)

Who were present at our Lord's ascension, and in what manner did he ascend?

(Acts i. 9.) What was our Lord in the act of doing at the time he ascended? (Luke xxiv. 50-1.)

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Who appeared after our Lord's ascension, and what did they say to the disciples? (Acts i. 10-11.)

How does the Psalmist describe our Lord's ascension? (Ps. xxiv. 7-8.)

To what place is Christ exalted? (Mark xvi. 19. Heb. x. 12.)

What does he there do on our behalf? (Heb. vii. 25.)

For what purpose is he exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour? (Acts v. 31.)

By what consideration does the Apostle urge us to seek things above? (Col. iii. 1.)

The ascension and exaltation of Christ.

COLLECT, GOSPEL, CREEDS, ARTICLE IV.

1. And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. ST. LUKE xxiv. 50.

2. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. ST. LUKE xxiv. 51.

3. Seeing then that we have a great High Priest that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. HEB. iv. 14.

4. For Christ is not entered into the holy places made with hands, which are the figures of the true; but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us. HEB. ix. 24.

5. Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of ACTS v. 31.

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6. Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear. ACTS ii. 33.

See Questions for Ascension Day.

The Feast of Pentecost (or Whit-Sunday) was a great festival among the Jews, in memory of the Laws being delivered on Mount Sinai at that time. The festival is of no less note in the Christian Church, from the descent of the Holy Ghost the very same day upon the Apostles, in the visible appearance of fiery cloven tongues. The effects of His descent upon the Apostles were, 1st, The power of speaking with other tongues, whereby they were enabled to publish the Christian religion all over the world. 2nd, The gift of inspiration, whereby they were fully instructed in all manner of heavenly truth. And, 3rd, They had the gift of miracles, which enabled them to prove to others those things which God had revealed to them.

The Holy Ghost.

COLLECT, EPISTLE, GOSPEL, LESSONS,
CREEDS, ARTICLE V.

1. The prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. 2 PETER i. 21.

2. But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. ST. JOHN

xiv. 26.

3. Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. ST. JOHN iii. 5.

4. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance. GAL. v. 22-3.

5. Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought; but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings that cannot be uttered. ROM. viii. 26.

6. Quench not the Spirit. 1 THESS.

v. 19.

Repeat portions of the Creeds relating to the Holy Ghost.

Who is the Holy Ghost? (Article v.)

Shew that the Holy Ghost is God. (Acts v. 3-4.)

Mention some personal acts that are ascribed to him in Scripture. (John xiv. 26. Acts x. 19.

John xvi. 13-14.)

How was the Holy Ghost manifested at the baptism of our Saviour? (St. Matt. iii. 16.)

What prayer is this day added to the Communion service?

What is the subject of that prayer?

In the Catechism, what is the Holy Ghost said to do for the elect people of God?

What are the bodies of Christians called in consequence of the Holy Ghost dwelling in them? (1 Cor. iii. 16.)

How did he appear to the disciples on the day of Pentecost, and what effects followed? (Acts ii. 3-4.)

What does our Lord say of the Holy Ghost as a Comforter and a Teacher? (John xiv. 26.) What is requisite before we can enter into the kingdom of God? (John iii. 5.)

What are the fruits of the Spirit? (Gal. v. 22-3.) What assistance do we derive from the Spirit in prayer? (Rom. viii. 26.)

What warnings have we against grieving and quenching the Holy Spirit? (Eph. iv. 30. 1

Thess. v. 19.)

Does the Spirit always strive with man?

(Gen.

vi. 3.)