Jesus chose the Mount of Olives as the place of His ascension. Accompanied by the eleven, He made His way to the mountain. But the disciples did not know that this was to be their last interview with their Master. As they walked, the Saviour gave them His parting instruction. Just before leaving them, He made that precious promise, so dear to every one of His followers: "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." Matthew 28:20.

Jesus valgte at opfare til Himmelen fra Oliebjerget. Sammen med de elleve begav han sig på vej til bjerget. Men disciplene vidste ikke, at dette skulle blive deres sidste samvær med Mesteren. Undervejs gav Frelseren dem den sidste undervisning. Lige før han forlod dem, gav han dem den herlige forjættelse, som er så dyrebar for enhver af hans efterfølgere: "Se, jeg er med jer alle dage indtil verdens ende". Matt. 28,20.