The Ascension

Taken up to heaven

After rising and commissioning the disciples, Jesus is taken up to heaven before their eyes. Two men dressed in white announce that He “will come back in the same way,” and the disciples wait, in prayer, for the promised Spirit (Acts 1).

The Great Commission

Before leaving, Jesus sends the disciples to make disciples of all nations, promising to be with them 'always'.

Elevado, mas presente

He is taken up into heaven before their eyes, with the angels' promise: He 'will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven'.

Did you know?

• The promise 'surely I am with you always' closes the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 28:20

Where to read in the Bible

• Acts 1:6–11

Connections

• linked to Elijah · editorial reading · 2 Kings 2:11
• linked to Mission · stated in the text · Acts 1:8–9
• is the taking up into heaven of Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Acts 1:9

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