He Ascended Into Heaven, Part 2

Acts 1:1-12

How would you explain the Gospel to someone? Many Christians would correctly say that the Gospel is the sacrificial death, burial, and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ for the salvation of sinners – and yet this answer overlooks the essential element of His Ascension. Why does the Lord's Ascension into heaven matter for every believer and what are its benefits and blessings for God's people?