Sunday AM Worship
Teachers
Lesson Summary
During the Sunday AM worship class, the teacher began by likening Mark Twain’s *The Prince and the Pauper* to the life of Jesus Christ. He described how the swapping of identities between Prince Edward Tudor and the poor Tom Canty highlighted the stark realities of royalty and poverty, and then connected that narrative to Christ’s incarnation—leaving His heavenly throne to live among humanity, facing ridicule, suffering, and ultimately death. The lesson then shifted to the central question, “Where is Jesus right now?” and examined the biblical account of the Ascension, specifically referencing Acts 1:10‑11, to explain that Christ now reigns as King in heaven while also actively interceding for His people. The teacher emphasized that the Ascension is not merely a departure but a continuation of Christ’s kingly work, influencing believers on earth. He encouraged the congregation to view themselves as citizens of the heavenly kingdom, empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel. The class concluded with a call to emulate Christ’s compassion and humility, remembering that He, once a prince among paupers, now reigns with love and purpose for all who follow Him.
Key Scriptures
And while they were looking on, he was taken up, and a cloud received him out of their sight. And while they were gazing into heaven as he was going, behold, two men stood by them in white robes, and said, 'Men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will come in the same way as you saw him go into heaven.'
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.