00:00For 40 days after his glorious resurrection, the risen Jesus appeared to his apostles,
00:05speaking of God's eternal kingdom. Leading his 11 faithful disciples out toward Bethany on the
00:10Mount of Olives, Jesus gave his final sacred charge. He promised them, You will receive
00:15power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you to be my witnesses. Go therefore and make disciples of
00:21all nations, boldly proclaiming the gospel to the farthest ends of the earth. Lifting his pierced
00:26hands and priestly blessing over them, Jesus spoke his parting words of unfailing divine peace.
00:31Even as he blessed them, the risen Lord was parted from them and lifted high toward the open heavens.
00:36A luminous golden cloud received him out of their sight as he ascended to the Father's heavenly
00:41throne. While the apostles gazed intently into the sky, two men clothed in dazzling white garments
00:47stood beside them. The two angels declared, This Jesus who was taken up into heaven will return in
00:52the very same way. Returning to Jerusalem with overflowing joy, the disciples praised God
00:58continually in the temple, awaiting the promised spirit.
