Mar 16:19 | MHM | STEP | The Ascension This section describes how Jesus finished his work on earth and returned to heaven. It also shows how his followers continued his mission, and how God supported them with special signs and power. The ascension of Jesus is both the end of his earthly ministry and the beginning of his heavenly rule. v. 19 : After Jesus had finished speaking to his disciples, he was taken up into heaven (Mark 16:19 ). He was welcomed into God’s presence, entering heaven in glory, just as described in Acts 1:9 . Jesus sat down at the right hand of God, which means he now rules with power and honor. He finished his work on earth, so he rests in victory, but he also reigns as King over all. Everything God does for us now is through Jesus, who is glorified with the same glory he had before the world existed.

‏ Mark 16:19

The Ascension

This section describes how Jesus finished his work on earth and returned to heaven. It also shows how his followers continued his mission, and how God supported them with special signs and power. The ascension of Jesus is both the end of his earthly ministry and the beginning of his heavenly rule.

v. 19: After Jesus had finished speaking to his disciples, he was taken up into heaven (Mark 16:19 ^a). He was welcomed into God’s presence, entering heaven in glory, just as described in Acts 1:9 ^b. Jesus sat down at the right hand of God, which means he now rules with power and honor. He finished his work on earth, so he rests in victory, but he also reigns as King over all. Everything God does for us now is through Jesus, who is glorified with the same glory he had before the world existed.