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Jesus' return to the Father forty days after his resurrection, marking his exaltation and the beginning of his heavenly reign. Acts 1:9-11 records, 'He was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.' Ephesians 1:20-21 describes God seating Christ 'at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority.' Hebrews 4:14 calls Jesus 'a great high priest who has ascended into heaven.' Philippians 2:9-11 declares that God 'exalted him to the highest place.' The ascension assures believers of Christ's ongoing intercession (Hebrews 7:25), his preparation of a place (John 14:2-3), and the sending of the Holy Spirit (John 16:7).