7 Bible Verses to Celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | Bethlehem Handicrafts

The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ stands as one of the most sacred moments in the Christian calendar. Celebrated forty days after Easter, this holy day marks the moment Jesus Christ ascended bodily into Heaven from the Mount of Olives in the Holy Land, completing His earthly ministry and taking His seat at the right hand of God the Father.

In the Western Church, Ascension Day falls on a Thursday in May. In the Eastern Church, it is observed in June. Across the globe, faithful Christians pause to remember this profound event recorded throughout the New Testament.

The very last footprint Jesus left on this earth before His ascension remains preserved at the Chapel of the Ascension on the Mount of Olives in the Holy Land. Pilgrims travel from every corner of the world to kneel where Christ stood.

Below are seven Bible verses to read, reflect on, and pray with as you celebrate the Ascension of Jesus Christ into Heaven. Hold a rosary or a comfort cross hand carved in Bethlehem as you contemplate each scripture.

1. Acts 1:9

"After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight."

2. Acts 2:33

"Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear."

3. John 16:28

"I came from the Father and entered the world; now I am leaving the world and going back to the Father."

4. Luke 24:50 to 51

"When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed them. While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven."

5. 1 Timothy 3:16

"Beyond all question, the mystery from which true godliness springs is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed on in the world, was taken up in glory."

6. 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."

7. Acts 1:10 to 11

"They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. 'Men of Galilee,' they said, 'why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven.'"

Honor the Ascension with a Hand Carved Olive Wood Statue from Bethlehem

At Bethlehem Handicrafts you can find this remarkable Ascension of Jesus Christ Olive Wood Statue, hand carved by Christian artisans from the finest olive wood grown in the Holy Land.

The sculpture captures the moment Christ ascended into Heaven forty days after the Resurrection on the Mount of Olives. It is a daily reminder of His commission to preach the Gospel to all creation and to bring the faithful home to the Father.

"He was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see Him." Acts 1:9

A Sacred Keepsake for First Communion or Any Christian Gift

You will also find this hand carved Olive Wood Rosary or Jewelry Box printed with the image of the Ascension of Jesus Christ. Crafted from genuine Holy Land olive wood, lined with red felt, and secured with a magnetic snap, the box keeps your rosary safe and makes a treasured gift for First Communion, Confirmation, or any Christian milestone.

Bethlehem Handicrafts brings the Holy Land into your hands. Every piece is hand carved in Bethlehem by Christian families preserving an ancient craft.

Made by Christian Hands. Loved by Christian Hearts.

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