After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. - Acts 1:3 "40 Days: Resurrection to Ascension" is the title for a Rock Opera based on the events following the resurrection of Jesus Christ, until the day of his ascension (with a postlude for the Pentecost). The world premiere by How Majestic was on May 6, 2001, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Rio Linda, California.

The 2001 Production

Music	Roger Linder (roger@rocemabra.com)
Lyrics	Roger Linder/Bethany Carlson
Director	Chris Weinholdt
Musicians	How Majestic
Cast

Prelude Holy Week Overture Friday Carrying The Spices Saturday Burying Our Sorrow Easter Sunday - Day 1 Morning Who Will Roll Away The Stone? Shaken Report of the Guards Where Have They Taken Him? If It Wasn't For You Rabboni! Afternoon A Most Amazing Man Peter and John Road to Emmaus

Evening Fear Peace Beyond All Understanding Jesus Is In The House Breath of the Spirit We Have Seen The Lord Day 8 I Can't Believe It Day 20 Fish Story Breakfast of Fish The Holy Spirit Do You Love Me? The Favorite Day 40 On The Mountain Great Commission The Ascension Pentecost Finale

Composition Notes

The music is derived from a previous work by Roger Linder, "Only Golden Fingers Could Play So Heavy."

The "40 Days" theme will be further explored in "The 40 Days Project."