Lord’s Day 18 — Questions #46, #47, #48, and #49 As the Catechism continues to echo the Word of God about the steps of Christ’s exaltation, this sermon brings us to the heights of Christ’s Ascension to the right hand of God in heaven. Why was it needed? What does it mean? What does it accomplish? All this and more, as Rev. Elshout preaches to our comfort, edification, and hope, under these three headings: 1. The Necessity of His Ascension 2. His Presence After His Ascension 3. The Benefits of His Ascension