Jesus said some of his disciples would live forever and wander the earth as ageless immortals. No, wait. Did he really? It sounds like the plot of an Indiana Jones movie but the truth is no less exciting. Here is what Jesus actually said: Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see… – the Son of Man coming in his kingdom. (Matthew 16:28) – the kingdom of God after it has come with power. (Mark 9:1) – until they see the kingdom of God. (Luke 9:27) Each version is different but the same. Since the kingdom is nothing without the king, these verses are all about Jesus. But what’s this business about Jesus coming into his kingdom? When did that happen, and why did only some of the disciples see it? The short answer is Jesus is talking about his exaltation. Jesus came to earth as a servant, but he returned to heaven as a king. In other words, Jesus is speaking of his resurrection and ascension… when (God) raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places, far above [...]![]()
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