New Testament
The Great Commission and Ascension for Kids: Bible Story Summary & Free Printables
The story in a nutshell
Before Jesus went back to heaven, He told His followers to go and make disciples of all nations and promised to be with them always. Then He was taken up into the clouds while they watched.
Read it: Matthew 28:16–20; Acts 1:1–11
Memory verseMatthew 28:19
Big ideasSharing Jesus · Missions · Jesus is with us
The Great Commission and Ascension Puzzles
Frequently asked questions
Where is the story of The Great Commission and Ascension in the Bible?
You can read it in Matthew 28:16–20; Acts 1:1–11.
What is the story of The Great Commission and Ascension about?
Before Jesus went back to heaven, He told His followers to go and make disciples of all nations and promised to be with them always. Then He was taken up into the clouds while they watched.
What can kids learn from The Great Commission and Ascension?
Big ideas to teach: Sharing Jesus, Missions, Jesus is with us.