Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert for 40 days where he was tempted by the devil but resisted. He returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit and taught in the synagogues. On the Sabbath in his hometown synagogue of Nazareth, Jesus read from Isaiah about bringing good news to the poor and proclaimed this scripture was fulfilled.
After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to the apostles he had chosen over 40 days and instructed them to stay in Jerusalem until receiving the Holy Spirit. He was then taken up into heaven in their sight, and two men told them Jesus would return in the same manner.