3. Will Jesus come so we can see Him?

The angels promised that “this same Jesus” will return “in the same way” as He went away.

In what way did Jesus leave?

“After he [Jesus] said this, HE WAS TAKEN UP BEFORE THEIR VERY EYES, and a cloud hid him from their sight.”
—Verse 9.

The disciples clearly saw their Master rising from the earth in His glorified human body. Many witnesses saw Him depart. He will “come back in the same way,” in full view, openly.

According to the Apostle John, how many people will witness the return of Jesus?

“Look, he is coming with the clouds, and EVERY EYE WILL SEE HIM.”
—Revelation 1:7 (first part).

Both the righteous and the wicked will watch His Second Advent. All who are alive when Jesus comes again will witness His return.

How many did Jesus Himself say would view His return?

“At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in the sky, and ALL THE NATIONS OF THE EARTH will mourn. THEY WILL SEE the Son of Man coming on the clouds of the sky, with power and great glory.”
—Matthew 24:30.

Every living inhabitant of our globe will witness the Second Advent. More visible than the moon landing broadcast around the world by satellite, more spectacular than an Olympic closing ceremony witnessed by millions, Christ’s return preempts and overwhelms every other event on the planet.