what does “ascension day” actually mean?
Ascension Day Take a look at the calendar on your wall. You may find something on Thursday, May 21, 2009, that says “Ascension Day.” And just maybe you’re wondering, “What on earth is that?” Ascension Day marks the day when Jesus Christ ascended up into Heaven. It was 40 days after his resurrection from the dead, which was on Easter Sunday (in A.D. 30). If you begin with Easter Sunday (April 12, 2009) and count 40 days, you end up on Thursday, May 21. The Biblical account of the Ascension appears in the book of Acts, chapter one: After his suffering, he (Jesus) showed himself to these men (the apostles) and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with t
