Disciples Rejoicing at the Ascension

Jesus’ disciples and followers gather on a grassy hillside with faces lifted and hands raised in praise. Men and women in biblical robes respond with worshipful wonder, their attention directed heavenward as a seated follower kneels among the group. The composition evokes the moment after Christ’s ascension, when the witnesses looked toward heaven and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. The raised hands and upward gazes emphasize faith, adoration, and the calling of the early church to bear witness to the risen Lord. This artwork serves well for teaching on the Ascension of Jesus, the apostles, worship, discipleship, and the hope of Christ’s exaltation. by Jeff Preston