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1. How does Jesus' command to stay in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit demonstrate the importance of God's timing? 2. What does the apostles' question about restoring the kingdom to Israel reveal about their understanding of Jesus' mission? How does Jesus respond, and what does it tell us about our call as Christians? 3.
David Guzik commentary on Acts 1 describes the ascension of Jesus into heaven and the appointing of Matthias as a replacement for Judas.
All God's people are praying people. It was now a time of trouble and danger with the disciples of Christ; but if any is afflicted, let him pray; that will silence cares and fears. They had now a great work to do, and before they entered upon it, they were earnest in prayer to God for his presence.
First, The Spirit was given by promise, and it was at this time the great promise, as that of the Messiah was before , and that of eternal life is now, 1 Jn. 2:25. Temporal good things are given by Providence, but the Spirit and spiritual blessings are given by promise, Gal. 3:18 .
14 mar 2024 · The book of Acts covers the transitional time between the ascension of Christ and the completion of the New Testament canon, and the apostolic miracles were God’s means of authenticating His message through the men who penned the Bible. Key Verses: Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my ...
7 lip 2004 · Given the contents of the book of Acts, Theophilus appears to have had questions about the coming and activity of the Holy Spirit, the ministry of the apostles, Paul and his dealings with the Jerusalem apostles and the advance of Christianity to the Imperial capital.
I. Acts 1-12: The service of the Apostle Peter in Jerusalem, Judaea and Samaria. Chapters 1-7 The beginning of the church in Jerusalem. Chapter 1 The ascension of the Lord. Ch 2 The pouring out of the Holy Spirit. Ch 3-4 The healing of a sick person and the consequences. Ch 5 Ananias and Sapphira: The apostles are taken prisoner. Ch 6 The seven ...
