Why Stand Ye Gazing? (Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11)

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Why Stand Ye Gazing?

Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11

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Why Stand Ye Gazing?

Luke 24:50-53; Acts 1:1-11

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This song belongs to the Luke collection. 8 recordings are available to play here, with the complete lyrics below.

Bible book: Luke
Collection: Luke
Musical styles: Pop, Cinematic Soundtrack, Rock, Country & Americana, Worship & Gospel

[Verse 1] Forty days He showed Himself living, Spoke of the kingdom, broke their fear. He charged them not to leave Jerusalem Till the Father's promise drew near. They asked if Israel's throne was ready, If the kingdom would restore. Times and seasons stayed with heaven; Another task stood at the door. [Refrain] Power shall come upon you. Witness shall cross the land: Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, To earth's remotest strand. Power shall come upon you. Wait till the Spirit is given. Then carry the risen testimony From city to nation. [Verse 2] At Bethany He blessed them; A cloud received Him from sight. They stared where heaven had taken Him, Two men stood clothed in white: "Why stand ye gazing upward? The same One taken away Shall come again in like manner As seen departing today." [Chorus] Why stand ye gazing? The road lies under your feet. Why stand ye gazing? The promise and mission meet. They returned with joy to Jerusalem, Continued in prayer and praise. The ascended King was hidden, But witness awaited days. [Final Refrain] Why stand ye gazing? Wait, then go. Heaven holds the King; Earth must hear and know.

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Luke 24: The Scriptures open and the witnesses return with joy

The final chapter of the Book of Luke keeps separating what people can see from what they are able to understand. An empty tomb does not explain itself, remembered words do. Accurate reports do not automatically produce belief, and two travelers can rehearse the facts of Jesus' death while failing to see how suffering belongs to redemption. Jesus therefore opens the Scriptures before recognition settles the matter, then opens the gathered disciples' understanding after showing that “it is I myself.” The chapter refuses to choose between bodily presence and scriptural interpretation. Both are necessary to the witness Luke is preparing. That witness is then given a direction, repentance and remission of sins among all nations beginning at Jerusalem, and a limit, they must wait for power from on high. The Book of Luke closes with Jesus blessing as he departs and the disciples returning to Jerusalem with worship, praise, and great joy.

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