Event

Resurrection and Ascension

Name: Resurrection and Ascension
Location: Jerusalem

Date:: 0030-04-07
Duration:: 1 day

On the third day after his crucifixion, Jesus's tomb is found empty, and he appears alive to his disciples over the following weeks before ascending into heaven from the Mount of Olives (Matthew 28; Acts 1:1-11). The resurrection is the central claim of the New Testament and the basis of the earliest Christian preaching.

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Part of 1

Holy Week

Preceded by 1

Crucifixion and Burial

Participants 6

Apostles (The Eleven)Jesus Mary Mary Salome Thomas

Locations 3

Jerusalem Mount of Olives Sea of Galilee

Described in 124

Reference	Verse
Matthew 28:1	In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre.
Matthew 28:2	And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
Matthew 28:3	His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow:
Matthew 28:4	And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men.
Matthew 28:5	And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
Matthew 28:6	He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Matthew 28:7	And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
Matthew 28:8	And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.
Matthew 28:9	And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him.
Matthew 28:10	Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.
Matthew 28:11	Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done.
Matthew 28:12	And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers,
Matthew 28:13	Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept.
Matthew 28:14	And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you.
Matthew 28:15	So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.
Matthew 28:16	Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.
Matthew 28:17	And when they saw him, they worshipped him: but some doubted.
Matthew 28:18	And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Matthew 28:19	Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Matthew 28:20	Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

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