KE Ala Hou (SONG)

Welcome to Chapter 9: Ascension and the Sending of the Holy Spirit. “Jesus Reigns in Heaven and Sends the Spirit to Empower His People” So far, we have been walking through the great story of salvation: • Creation - God created humanity in His image for communion with Him. • The Fall/Rebellion - Humanity sinned and became separated from God. • God’s Promise of Redemption - God promised a Savior who would defeat evil. • God Works Through Israel - God prepared the way for the Messiah through Abraham, Moses, David, and the prophets. • The Coming of the Messiah: Jesus Christ - God sent His Son into the world. • Jesus’ Death on the Cross - Jesus died as the perfect sacrifice for sin. • The Resurrection - Jesus rose from the dead, defeating sin, death, and the grave. Now we come to Chapter 9: The Ascension and the Sending of the Holy Spirit. Many Christians talk often about Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection, but sometimes they do not talk as much about the ascension. However, the ascension is extremely important. The ascension means Jesus returned bodily to heaven after His resurrection. He did not stop existing. He did not become a memory or symbol. He is alive, exalted, reigning, and interceding for His people. Jesus’ ascension teaches us that He is King. He is seated at the right hand of the Father. This is a position of authority, honor, and victory. Jesus completed His saving work on earth, and now He reigns from heaven. But Jesus did not leave His followers alone. Before He ascended, Jesus promised that the Holy Spirit would come. He told His disciples they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they would be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. That promise was fulfilled at Pentecost in Acts 2. The Holy Spirit came upon the believers in Jerusalem. They were filled with the Spirit, empowered to speak, and Peter preached the gospel. Thousands responded in repentance and faith. The Church began its public mission. This chapter helps us understand an important truth: Jesus reigns in heaven, and the Holy Spirit empowers believers on earth. The Christian life is not lived by human strength alone. The Church does not carry out God’s mission by personality, talent, money, popularity, or human wisdom. Believers need the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit: • dwells in believers, • gives new life, • empowers witness, • teaches truth, • reminds us of Jesus’ words, • convicts of sin, • produces spiritual fruit, • gives spiritual gifts, • unites the Church, • seals believers for salvation, • helps us pray, • and makes Christ known. Through the Holy Spirit, God’s presence is with His people in a new and powerful way. (SONG) Ke Ala Hou [Verse 1] Outside Jerusalem You gave Your life Golgotha was silent The dark took the night Joseph’s tomb was sealed Stone rolled in place Guards stood watch in fear But You stayed not there [Pre-Chorus] Early in the morning The women came near Searching for a body Only wonder was here [Chorus] He is risen, e ola! Jesus lives today He is risen, e ola! Death has lost its way Oh, our hope is living Our sins are washed away He is risen, e ola! Jesus lives today [Verse 2] Mary heard Your voice And knew her Lord Peter saw the mercy He had long ignored On the road to Emmaus You walked with flame In the gathered room You spoke our name [Pre-Chorus] Thomas touched the scars And bowed his head All our fear was broken When the grave was left dead [Chorus] He is risen, e ola! Jesus lives today He is risen, e ola! Death has lost its way Oh, our hope is living Our sins are washed away He is risen, e ola! Jesus lives today [Bridge] Before, we were hiding Now we proclaim Before, it looked like loss Now glory remains The cross was victory The tomb was not the end Forgiven and made new We rise with You, our Friend [Chorus] He is risen, e ola! Jesus lives today He is risen, e ola! Death has lost its way Oh, our hope is living Our sins are washed away He is risen, e ola! Jesus lives today [Outro] No more fear in the morning No more shame in the night Jesus, our risen Savior You make all things right    / @transformourworldinternational   © Copyright 2026 David Holstein. All Right Reserved AI Disclaimer: This song was created with AI-assisted music production using Suno. Portions of the lyrics were drawn from the teaching series and scripture from the Gospel of John. The song was further refined with the help of AI tools under creative direction and inspiration from above. AI Disclaimer: Art graphic for the video was generated using AI-assisted Mootion. Portions of the Script were drawn from the teaching series and scripture from the Gospel of John. The Teaching was further refined with the help of AI tools under creative direction and inspiration from above.