Men in White

(From 2008) Forty days after Jesus’ resurrection and just prior to His ascension, the disciples inquired of the kingdom (Acts 1: 6). Jesus replied that it wasn’t time to reveal such a thing but that they would know when they received power from the Holy Spirit (vs. 7-8). He added that they would be his witnesses starting in Jerusalem and going through the whole world. Then Jesus ascended into heaven (vs. 9). In the next two verses something interesting occurs: “10. And while they were looking stedfastly into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel; 11. who also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye looking into heaven? this Jesus, who was received up from you into heaven shall so come in like manner as ye beheld him going into heaven.” (Acts 1: 10-11) These two men in white are presumed to be angels although the text doesn’t say so. ...