Luke 24:50-53;  Acts 1:9-11;  John 16:16-20;  John 17:1-5   - The Ascension is very important because of where Jesus is going to and what He is going for.   - Luke describes the Ascension:  Luke 24:50-53;  Acts 1:9-11   The Ascension is important because:      -  Jesus is glorified.  The cloud:  John 17:1-5      -  Jesus is exalted.  He is seated on His throne.  Ephesians 1:19-21      -  Jesus leaves this world in order to send the Holy Spirit.  John 16:7      -  Jesus is interceding for us.  Hebrews 7:25;  1 Timothy 2:5      -  Jesus is preparing a place for us.  John 14:2      -  Jesus promises to return for us.  John 14:3;  Acts 1:11     The Ascension of Jesus is the exclamation point of His earthly ministry.