“After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.” – Acts 1:9
Bible Verses About The Ascension Of Christ
The Significance of the Ascension
The Ascension of Christ marks a pivotal moment in our Christian faith. As we gather together, we recognize that this event is not just a mere conclusion to Jesus’ earthly ministry but an important transition. Jesus, having completed His mission on earth, returned to heaven signifying that He reigns over all. In this moment, we find hope, for He promised that He would send the Holy Spirit to guide us. The Ascension also assures us that Jesus is interceding for us at the right hand of the Father. His return is our motivation to live boldly and faithfully in anticipation.
Luke 24:51
“While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.” – Luke 24:51
Mark 16:19
“After the Lord Jesus had spoken to them, he was taken up into heaven and he sat at the right hand of God.” – Mark 16:19
John 16:28
“I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father.” – John 16:28
Acts 1:2
“Until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.” – Acts 1:2
Hebrews 1:3
“The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he