The Son of man ascended up where he was before - Ascension Day

What and if ye shall see the Son of man ascend up where he was before? (John 6:62)

Introduction:
Where He WAS before. Jesus truly God manifest in the flesh. John3:13, John 16:8, John 17:4-5

Seven points: Not where he WAS before, but where He IS now.

1/ Where He was prophesied he should be .
Psalm 24:7-10, Psalm 47:5, Psalm 68:18, Psalm 110:1

2/ Where He sits at the right hand of God .
Mark 16:19, Acts 2:34-36, 1 Peter 3:22, Ephesians 1:22
Hebrews 1:13, 8:1, 10:12, 12:2

3/ Where He is the victor over death .
Hebrews 7:16

4/ Where He is the first fruits of them that slept .
Leviticus 23:10-11, 1 Corinthians 15:20,

5/ Where He makes Intercession for us .
Romans 8:34

6/ Where He is preparing a place for us .
John 14:2-3

7/ From whence He will come again with power and great glory .
Acts 1:11, Matthew 24:30, Revelation 1:7,