The Ascension
- stpeterstoronto
- Nov 29, 2025
- 3 min read
Did you know...
that Jesus stayed on the earth for 40 days after His resurrection?
This story is about the final days of Jesus on earth.
The Bible tells us that after rising from the dead, Jesus stayed on Earth for 40 days.
During that time, He met with his disciples and followers, giving convincing proofs that he was alive.
Jesus also spoke about the Kingdom of God.
When it was almost the end of the 40 days, Jesus was eating with His disciples. He said to them, "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which I have spoken about. John was baptised with water, but in a few days you will be baptised and will receive the Holy Spirit.
Nelikümmend päeva viibis Jeesus pärast ülestõusmist oma jüngrite keskel. Mitu korda näitas ta end neile ja jagas neile veel viimseid juhatusi. Ta käskis neid minna laia maailma ja kuulutada seda, mis ta oli neile õpetanud.
As Jesus finished talking to His disciples at the Mount of Olives, He started floating up, up, up!
He disappeared into a cloud that hid Him from their sight.
Kord kogus ta oma jüngrid Õlimäele. Seal õnnistas ta neid viimast korda. Kui ta käed õnnistamiseks üles tõstis, siis võeti ta nende keskelt, ja pilv kandis ta taevasse.
The disciples stood there amazed, looking up at the sky. Suddenly, two men dressed in bright white clothes appeared beside them.
They asked the disciples, "Why are you standing here looking into the sky?". Then they explained that this same Jesus would return one day in the same way He left.
For now, they should spread His message as His witnesses.
This is a joyful and important moment because even though Jesus went to heaven, He promised to always be with us through the Holy Spirit.
His disciples knew it wasn't goodbye forever, and it wasn't the end of their mission. It was the beginning of a new chapter, and they were ready to share the good news with the world.
Üksisilmi vaatasid jüngrid taeva poole. Korraga nägid nad kaht inglit kes ütlesid: "Galilea mehed, mis teie seisate ja vaatate üles taevasse? See Jeesus, kes teilt on üles võetud taevasse, see peab tulema samal kombel, kui teie teda olete näinud taevasse minevat. Siis läksid nad tagasi Jeruusalemma, läksid pühakotta ja tänasid Jumalat.
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Tänu Vana Andrese pühapäevakooli juhatajale Aino Pähnile ja õpetajatele Maret Kappile piibliloo eestikeelse versiooni eest, mis pärineb raamatutest “Lood Vanast Testamendist” ja “Jeesuse Elu ja Töö” kirjutatud EELK Kanada Praostkonna trükis 1986. Kasutatud tänuga ja nende loal.
Learning Activity Extensions
Read the story in the Bible:
Acts 1:1-26
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