The notes trace the 40-day period between Jesus’ resurrection and ascension, spotlighting the reliability of the eyewitnesses, the meaning of His visible departure, and the far-reaching results for believers today. Acts 1 :1-11 shows “this same Jesus” lifted up and promised to return, while Philippians 2 :5-11 celebrates His downward journey to the cross and upward exaltation to the Father’s right hand.