Section 8
Bible teachers have called the Spirit of power the "mantle Spirit," the Spirit as an outer coat. In 2 Kings 2, Elisha was expecting to receive Elijah's mantle. When Elisha received this mantle, it was an indication that he had received the spirit of Elijah. In Luke 24:49 the Lord has a similar thought, the thought of the mantle Spirit. He told the disciples to wait until they were clothed with power from on high.
THE ASCENSION OF THE MAN-SAVIOR
Luke 24:50 and 51 say, "And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. And it came about that while He blessed them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven." This took place at the Mount of Olives (Acts 1:12). While the Man- Savior was speaking to the disciples, He was car ried up into heaven. He ascended to the highest point in the universe. The disciples were excited and returned to Jerusalem with great joy (Luke 24:52), waiting to be equipped with the Holy Spirit economically.
The Man-Savior's ascension was God's exal tation of Him. In ascension He was made the Christ of God and the Lord of all (Acts 2:36) to