Why did Jesus ascend to Heaven instead of staying on earth?

Why did Jesus go to heaven? And if he went "up," does that mean he's living somewhere in outer space? Kaitlyn and Mike unpack the surprisingly strange story of Jesus' ascension and why the Bible gives us so few details about where Jesus actually went. Kaitlyn explains why the ascension isn't primarily about Jesus leaving the earth, but about Jesus taking his place as King, ruling and reigning at the right hand of the Father.

0:00 - Theme Song

1:26 - Why Did Jesus Go to Heaven?

2:23 - What is Biggest Explosion in the Bible?

5:38 - Why Did Jesus leave?

10:57 - Jesus in Space?

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19:37 - The Ascension is Important!

26:22 - Jesus is Not Gone

34:20 - End Credits