The Ascension

At the end of the 40 days after His resurrection, Jesus led His disciples out of Jerusalem to Bethany on the Mount of Olives, the same place where He had been betrayed in the Garden of Gethsemane. While He was there, He lifted His hands and blessed them, and then He was taken up into heaven. This wasn’t just a dramatic moment, it was real, visible proof to the disciples (now to be called apostles) that Jesus truly is exalted and reigning in power. But what’s surprising is how they responded. They didn’t leave sad or confused, they worshiped Him and went back to Jerusalem full of joy. The ascension marks the end of Jesus’ earthly ministry, but not the end of His work. It begins a new phase, where He reigns in heaven and continues to care for His people. Over the next few days, we’ll look at what His ascension sets into motion.