Acts 1:1-11 -- Before he is lifted into heaven, Jesus promises that the missionary work of the disciples will spread out from Jerusalem to all the world, and that the disciples will be accompanied and empowered by the Holy Spirit. His words provide an outline of the book of Acts.
Ephesians 1:15-23 -- The risen and exalted Christ reigns over the entire universe. The author of Ephesians prays that we are given the wisdom to know the power of the risen Christ and the empowering hope that the knowledge of this inheritance provides.
Gospel: Luke 24:44-53 -- On the day of his ascension, Jesus leaves his disciples with a commission, a blessing, and a promise of the Holy Spirit.