acts 1:9-14 1. 3 n we continue our study of acts chapter 1. n jesus gives the apostles, and through...

Acts 1:9-14 Acts 1:9-14

1

3

We continue our study of We continue our study of Acts Acts chapter 1chapter 1..

Jesus gives the Apostles, and through Jesus gives the Apostles, and through them, to the church, our “marching them, to the church, our “marching orders. We call these orders “The orders. We call these orders “The

Great Commission.”Great Commission.” They must wait for the Power that They must wait for the Power that

will enable them to preach this new will enable them to preach this new unwritten covenant and back up their unwritten covenant and back up their words with the miraculous signs that words with the miraculous signs that

will confirm it to their hearers.will confirm it to their hearers.

We continue our study of We continue our study of Acts Acts chapter 1chapter 1..

Jesus gives the Apostles, and through Jesus gives the Apostles, and through them, to the church, our “marching them, to the church, our “marching orders. We call these orders “The orders. We call these orders “The

Great Commission.”Great Commission.” They must wait for the Power that They must wait for the Power that

will enable them to preach this new will enable them to preach this new unwritten covenant and back up their unwritten covenant and back up their words with the miraculous signs that words with the miraculous signs that

will confirm it to their hearers.will confirm it to their hearers.

4

12 Tribes’ Nameson High Priest’s Breastplate

12 Tribes’ Nameson High Priest’s Breastplate

But before they can go out into the whole But before they can go out into the whole world in the power and under the guidance of world in the power and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, there is one item of business the Holy Spirit, there is one item of business

they must take care of.they must take care of. They must let God choose between the two They must let God choose between the two other men that are qualified to be Apostles in other men that are qualified to be Apostles in

order that there be the symbolic twelve to order that there be the symbolic twelve to represent the twelve tribes who symbolized all represent the twelve tribes who symbolized all

God’s people, now to be a holy spiritual God’s people, now to be a holy spiritual nation, the church.nation, the church.

But before they can go out into the whole But before they can go out into the whole world in the power and under the guidance of world in the power and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, there is one item of business the Holy Spirit, there is one item of business

they must take care of.they must take care of. They must let God choose between the two They must let God choose between the two other men that are qualified to be Apostles in other men that are qualified to be Apostles in

order that there be the symbolic twelve to order that there be the symbolic twelve to represent the twelve tribes who symbolized all represent the twelve tribes who symbolized all

God’s people, now to be a holy spiritual God’s people, now to be a holy spiritual nation, the church.nation, the church.

5

THE GREAT COMMISSIONTHE GREAT COMMISSIONTHE GREAT COMMISSIONTHE GREAT COMMISSION

Jesus’ command sending the apostles into Jesus’ command sending the apostles into the entire world to be His witnesses and the entire world to be His witnesses and

teaching others to carry on the preaching teaching others to carry on the preaching of the gospel message has been called of the gospel message has been called

“The Great Commission.” “The Great Commission.” This command, or a version of it, is also This command, or a version of it, is also

found at the end of each of the three found at the end of each of the three synoptic gospels, Matthew, Mark and synoptic gospels, Matthew, Mark and

Luke. Luke.

Jesus’ command sending the apostles into Jesus’ command sending the apostles into the entire world to be His witnesses and the entire world to be His witnesses and

teaching others to carry on the preaching teaching others to carry on the preaching of the gospel message has been called of the gospel message has been called

“The Great Commission.” “The Great Commission.” This command, or a version of it, is also This command, or a version of it, is also

found at the end of each of the three found at the end of each of the three synoptic gospels, Matthew, Mark and synoptic gospels, Matthew, Mark and

Luke. Luke.

6

JESUS’ PLANJESUS’ PLANJESUS’ PLANJESUS’ PLAN

The pattern specified: Jerusalem, Judea, The pattern specified: Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and then to the entire world, is a Samaria and then to the entire world, is a

statement that lays out the plan of the statement that lays out the plan of the Book of Acts as well as the procedure for Book of Acts as well as the procedure for

the spread of the gospel.the spread of the gospel. The spread of gospel and the growth of The spread of gospel and the growth of

the Church – Kingdom began small and the Church – Kingdom began small and like the mighty mountain in Daniel’s like the mighty mountain in Daniel’s vision, it grew to fill the whole earth vision, it grew to fill the whole earth

(Daniel 2:34-35, 44)(Daniel 2:34-35, 44)..

The pattern specified: Jerusalem, Judea, The pattern specified: Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and then to the entire world, is a Samaria and then to the entire world, is a

statement that lays out the plan of the statement that lays out the plan of the Book of Acts as well as the procedure for Book of Acts as well as the procedure for

the spread of the gospel.the spread of the gospel. The spread of gospel and the growth of The spread of gospel and the growth of

the Church – Kingdom began small and the Church – Kingdom began small and like the mighty mountain in Daniel’s like the mighty mountain in Daniel’s vision, it grew to fill the whole earth vision, it grew to fill the whole earth

(Daniel 2:34-35, 44)(Daniel 2:34-35, 44)..

Acts 1:9-11;Acts 1:9-11;The The ASCENTIONASCENTION of the of the CHRISTCHRIST

7

Mark 16:19

Luke 24:49-50

Acts 1:9-11

8 Acts 1:9-11;Acts 1:9-11;The The ASCENTIONASCENTION of the of the

CHRISTCHRIST

Acts 1:9-11;Acts 1:9-11;The The ASCENTIONASCENTION of the of the

CHRISTCHRIST Acts 1:9-11Acts 1:9-11 9 After he said this, he was taken up before 9 After he said this, he was taken up before

their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. their sight.

10 They were looking intently up into the 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.men dressed in white stood beside them.

Acts 1:9-11Acts 1:9-11 9 After he said this, he was taken up before 9 After he said this, he was taken up before

their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight. their sight.

10 They were looking intently up into the 10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.men dressed in white stood beside them.

Acts chapter 1:10;Acts chapter 1:10;TWO MEN / ANGELSTWO MEN / ANGELS

1)1) They brought a message that obviously They brought a message that obviously came from Godcame from God

2)2) Luke used a similar description in Luke used a similar description in Luke Luke 24:424:4; and ; and John in 20:12John in 20:12;;

9

3)3) John 20:12; John 20:12; She saw two white-robed She saw two white-robed angels sitting at the head and foot of the angels sitting at the head and foot of the place where the body of Jesus had been place where the body of Jesus had been

lying.lying.

Acts chapter 1:10;Acts chapter 1:10;

TWO MEN / ANGELSTWO MEN / ANGELS

1)1) They address the They address the ApostlesApostles asas MENMEN ofof GALILEEGALILEE

2)2) Same descriptionSame description used in used in chapter 2:7chapter 2:7;;

10

Acts chapter 1:9-11;Acts chapter 1:9-11;The The ASCENTIONASCENTION of the of the CHRISTCHRIST

11

The Angels’message . . .

.“He’s gone!”

.“He’s coming back!”

12

11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do 11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."way you have seen him go into heaven."

11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do 11 "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven."way you have seen him go into heaven."

13

EVERY EYE WILL SEE HIMEVERY EYE WILL SEE HIMEVERY EYE WILL SEE HIMEVERY EYE WILL SEE HIM Jesus’ ascension was visible to this little band of Jesus’ ascension was visible to this little band of

witnesses.witnesses.

Jesus’ ascension was visible to this little band of Jesus’ ascension was visible to this little band of witnesses.witnesses.

The angels told them Jesus would return visibly The angels told them Jesus would return visibly some day. Revelation 1:7 tells us:some day. Revelation 1:7 tells us:

Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him,eye will see him,

even those who pierced him; and all the peoples even those who pierced him; and all the peoples of the earth will mourn because of him.of the earth will mourn because of him.

14

Acts chapter 1:11;Acts chapter 1:11;Acts chapter 1:11;Acts chapter 1:11;

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ASCENSION

That Jesus is accepted, approved, and welcomed into Heaven

–He sits at the Right Hand of God (Acts 2:34; 7:55; 20 times in NT)

–He is enthroned as King (Revelation 19:16)

Acts chapter 1:11;Acts chapter 1:11;What is the What is the significancesignificance of in the of in the same same

wayway Speaking of Christ’s return Speaking of Christ’s returnIt is It is VISIBLEVISIBLE – some say today that – some say today that

Christ’s return will be invisibleChrist’s return will be invisible

A cloud- A cloud- Rev 1:7; 1 Thess 4:16-17Rev 1:7; 1 Thess 4:16-17;;Angels -Angels -Matt 25:31; 2 Thess 1:7-9Matt 25:31; 2 Thess 1:7-9;;Bodily form- Bodily form- Phil 3:20-21; 1Jn 3:2Phil 3:20-21; 1Jn 3:2; ;

15

16

NO SECRET RAPTURENO SECRET RAPTURENO SECRET RAPTURENO SECRET RAPTURE

There will be no secret There will be no secret “rapture” “rapture” or or invisible second coming of Jesus. invisible second coming of Jesus.

When He comes again it will be with a great When He comes again it will be with a great noise and every human being who has ever noise and every human being who has ever been on this earth, living or dead, will arise been on this earth, living or dead, will arise in new bodies, look up and see Him in all in new bodies, look up and see Him in all

His glory His glory (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 5:28 & 29; (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 5:28 & 29;

Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2).Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2).

There will be no secret There will be no secret “rapture” “rapture” or or invisible second coming of Jesus. invisible second coming of Jesus.

When He comes again it will be with a great When He comes again it will be with a great noise and every human being who has ever noise and every human being who has ever been on this earth, living or dead, will arise been on this earth, living or dead, will arise in new bodies, look up and see Him in all in new bodies, look up and see Him in all

His glory His glory (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 5:28 & 29; (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; John 5:28 & 29;

Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2).Philippians 3:21; 1 John 3:2).


Jesus Jesus had to return to had to return to heavenheaven to: to:

Send the Send the HOLY SPIRITHOLY SPIRIT to the to the APOSTLESAPOSTLES

John 16:7 John 16:7

17


JesusJesus had to return to had to return to heavenheaven to: to:

Reign as Reign as KINGKING on the on the THRONETHRONE of His of His ETERNAL KINGDOM ETERNAL KINGDOM

Daniel 7:13-14; Acts 2:32-36;Daniel 7:13-14; Acts 2:32-36;

18



Present His Present His ATONINGATONING BLOODBLOOD as the as the ONCEONCE for for ALLALL sacrifice sacrifice

for for SIN SIN

Hebrews 9:12-14, 24-27;Hebrews 9:12-14, 24-27;

19



Be the Christian’s Be the Christian’s ADVOCATEADVOCATE and and INTERCESSOR INTERCESSOR

Heb 4:14-16; 1 Tim 2:5; 1Jn 2:1-2;Heb 4:14-16; 1 Tim 2:5; 1Jn 2:1-2;

20

Acts 1:11;Acts 1:11;


Return again Return again

21

Jn 14:28; Jn 14:28;

Acts 1:11; Acts 1:11;

1Thess 4:16; 1Thess 4:16;

2 Pet 3:42 Pet 3:4

Acts chapter 1:11;Acts chapter 1:11;22


That the Work of Jesus on earth is DONE

–Redemption (Hebrews 9:12-15)

–Resurrection (Romans 8:34; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4)

Acts chapter 1:11;Acts chapter 1:11;23


That the Work of Jesus in Heaven is BEGINNING

–Intercession (Romans 8:34; Hebrews 7:25)

–Mediation (1 Timothy 2:5; Hebrews 9:15)

–Advocate (1 John 2:1)

SummarySummary Acts 1:9;Acts 1:9; JesusJesus ascended into ascended into

a clouda cloud Acts 1:10; Acts 1:10; Two men stood by Two men stood by

the Apostles as they looked the Apostles as they looked upup

Acts 1:11; AngelsActs 1:11; Angels announced announced that He would come againthat He would come again

24

25

View of Temple from Ascension Mount

THE APOSTLES PREPARATION (1:12-26)

APOSTLES IDENTIFIED (1:12-14)

Another APOSTLE APPOINTED (1:15-26)

26

Large upper room in Jerusalem

Acts 1:12-14Acts 1:12-14 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem

from the hill called the Mount of from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day's walk from the Olives, a Sabbath day's walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were upstairs to the room where they were

staying.staying.

Acts 1:12-14Acts 1:12-14 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem 12 Then they returned to Jerusalem

from the hill called the Mount of from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day's walk from the Olives, a Sabbath day's walk from the city. 13 When they arrived, they went city. 13 When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were upstairs to the room where they were

staying.staying.

APOSTLES IN JERUSALEMAPOSTLES IN JERUSALEM

27

MOUNT OF THE ASCENSIONMOUNT OF THE ASCENSIONMOUNT OF THE ASCENSIONMOUNT OF THE ASCENSION

Mount of Olives near Jerusalem

From verse 12 we learn that the Mount of the From verse 12 we learn that the Mount of the Ascension was the Mount of Olives, a little less Ascension was the Mount of Olives, a little less than a half-mile from Mount Zion, the temple than a half-mile from Mount Zion, the temple

area of Jerusalem. area of Jerusalem. The Sabbath Day’s Walk, the maximum distance The Sabbath Day’s Walk, the maximum distance

allowed to be walked on the Sabbath Day, was allowed to be walked on the Sabbath Day, was about 2,000 cubits about 2,000 cubits (Exodus 16:29; Numbers 35:5; (Exodus 16:29; Numbers 35:5;

Joshua 3:4), Joshua 3:4), about 3,000 feet or 0.56 mile.about 3,000 feet or 0.56 mile. The upper room was also on Mount Zion.The upper room was also on Mount Zion.

From verse 12 we learn that the Mount of the From verse 12 we learn that the Mount of the Ascension was the Mount of Olives, a little less Ascension was the Mount of Olives, a little less than a half-mile from Mount Zion, the temple than a half-mile from Mount Zion, the temple

area of Jerusalem. area of Jerusalem. The Sabbath Day’s Walk, the maximum distance The Sabbath Day’s Walk, the maximum distance

allowed to be walked on the Sabbath Day, was allowed to be walked on the Sabbath Day, was about 2,000 cubits about 2,000 cubits (Exodus 16:29; Numbers 35:5; (Exodus 16:29; Numbers 35:5;

Joshua 3:4), Joshua 3:4), about 3,000 feet or 0.56 mile.about 3,000 feet or 0.56 mile. The upper room was also on Mount Zion.The upper room was also on Mount Zion.

Discussion Question:Discussion Question: How did this experience of How did this experience of

the Apostles on the Mount the Apostles on the Mount of Olives contrast with their of Olives contrast with their last trip to this place last trip to this place (v 12)(v 12)? ?

28

29

THE SAME UPPER ROOMTHE SAME UPPER ROOMTHE SAME UPPER ROOMTHE SAME UPPER ROOM

The upper room where the apostles were staying The upper room where the apostles were staying was probably the same upper room where they was probably the same upper room where they

had eaten the Last Supper with Jesus had eaten the Last Supper with Jesus (Luke 22:7-(Luke 22:7-13) 13) and in which Jesus had appeared to them and in which Jesus had appeared to them

several times after His resurrection.several times after His resurrection. Visitors to Jerusalem are shown a very large Visitors to Jerusalem are shown a very large

upper room on Mount Zion that, according to upper room on Mount Zion that, according to tradition, has been preserved and is thought by tradition, has been preserved and is thought by

some to be the same upper room of the scriptural some to be the same upper room of the scriptural accounts.accounts.

The upper room where the apostles were staying The upper room where the apostles were staying was probably the same upper room where they was probably the same upper room where they

had eaten the Last Supper with Jesus had eaten the Last Supper with Jesus (Luke 22:7-(Luke 22:7-13) 13) and in which Jesus had appeared to them and in which Jesus had appeared to them

several times after His resurrection.several times after His resurrection. Visitors to Jerusalem are shown a very large Visitors to Jerusalem are shown a very large

upper room on Mount Zion that, according to upper room on Mount Zion that, according to tradition, has been preserved and is thought by tradition, has been preserved and is thought by

some to be the same upper room of the scriptural some to be the same upper room of the scriptural accounts.accounts.

30

WAITING FOR PENTECOST DAYWAITING FOR PENTECOST DAYWAITING FOR PENTECOST DAYWAITING FOR PENTECOST DAY

Jewish Calendar

Between the Passover, when Jesus was Between the Passover, when Jesus was crucified and the Day of Pentecost when the crucified and the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came with power on the apostles, Holy Spirit came with power on the apostles, was a period of seven weeks plus one day. was a period of seven weeks plus one day.

““Pentecost,” Pentecost,” meaning meaning “fifty,” “fifty,” was the Greek was the Greek name for this special feast day. name for this special feast day.

The Jews called it The Jews called it “The Feast of Weeks.” “The Feast of Weeks.” It It always came on the first day of the week.always came on the first day of the week.

Between the Passover, when Jesus was Between the Passover, when Jesus was crucified and the Day of Pentecost when the crucified and the Day of Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came with power on the apostles, Holy Spirit came with power on the apostles, was a period of seven weeks plus one day. was a period of seven weeks plus one day.

““Pentecost,” Pentecost,” meaning meaning “fifty,” “fifty,” was the Greek was the Greek name for this special feast day. name for this special feast day.

The Jews called it The Jews called it “The Feast of Weeks.” “The Feast of Weeks.” It It always came on the first day of the week.always came on the first day of the week.

APOSTLES IN JERUSALEMAPOSTLES IN JERUSALEM31

THE MEANING OF APOSTLE

“one sent”

An official representative

Sent with full authority

To accomplish a specific goal

Connects two parties together

32

THE PURPOSE OF the APOSTLES

To be a witness/testify to the Resurrection

To establish the ChurchPentecost (Luke 24:49)

Evangelizing Work (Luke 24:47)Scripture (Ephesians 2:20)

33

THE SIGNIFCANCE OF 12

Generic use The Twelve

–12 Tribes of Israel

–Judge/rule 12 Tribes

–Names written on the foundation of the New Jerusalem

WAS PETER CHIEF APOSTLEWAS PETER CHIEF APOSTLE

Acts 1:12Acts 1:12; Is the 4; Is the 4thth list of Apostles in the list of Apostles in the New TestamentNew Testament

No two lists are in the same order.No two lists are in the same order.

Peter is mentioned 1Peter is mentioned 1stst in all four lists in all four lists

1 Pet 1:11 Pet 1:1; an apostle of Christ, ; an apostle of Christ, NOTNOT the the chiefchief apostle apostle

1 Pet 5:11 Pet 5:1; fellow elder among elders, ; fellow elder among elders, NOTNOT the the chiefchief elder elder (bishop)(bishop)

34

WAS PETER CHIEF APOSTLE?WAS PETER CHIEF APOSTLE?

Matt 16:18,19Matt 16:18,19; Peter given ; Peter given AUTHORITYAUTHORITY to to bind bind and looseand loose

William's New TestamentWilliam's New Testament Matthew 16:19 “I will give you the keys of the Matthew 16:19 “I will give you the keys of the

kingdom of heaven, and whatever you forbid on kingdom of heaven, and whatever you forbid on earth must be what is already forbidden in earth must be what is already forbidden in

heaven, and whatever you permit on earth must heaven, and whatever you permit on earth must be what is already permitted in heaven."be what is already permitted in heaven."

35


Matt 18:18Matt 18:18; Other Apostles also given ; Other Apostles also given samesame AUTHORITYAUTHORITY to to bind and loosebind and loose

William's NewTestamentWilliam's NewTestament Matthew 18:18 I solemnly say to you, Matthew 18:18 I solemnly say to you,

whatever you forbid on earth must be whatever you forbid on earth must be already forbidden in heaven, and already forbidden in heaven, and

whatever you permit on earth must be whatever you permit on earth must be already permitted in heaven.already permitted in heaven.

36


JOHN 20:23"If you forgive thesins of any, theirsins have been

forgiven them; ifyou retain the sinsof any, they havebeen retained."


Peter instructed those who sinned to Peter instructed those who sinned to pray to God, pray to God, NOTNOT to him to him (Peter) (Peter) for for

forgiveness of sins forgiveness of sins Acts 8:20-22Acts 8:20-22;;

Acts 8:22 Acts 8:22 So repent of this wickedness of So repent of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, this thought of your heart possible, this thought of your heart

may be forgiven you.may be forgiven you.

38


Peter Peter REFUSEDREFUSED to accept men to accept men bowingbowing downdown to him and worshiping him to him and worshiping him

Acts 10:24-26Acts 10:24-26. . 25. And as Peter was coming in, 25. And as Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him, and fell down at his Cornelius met him, and fell down at his

feet, and worshipped him.feet, and worshipped him. 26. But Peter took him up, saying, Stand 26. But Peter took him up, saying, Stand

up; I myself also am a man.up; I myself also am a man.

39


Paul Paul rebukedrebuked Peter when he sinned for Peter when he sinned for being a being a hypocritehypocrite Gal 2:11-14Gal 2:11-14;;

Galatians 2:11 Galatians 2:11 But when Peter came to But when Peter came to Antioch I had to oppose him publicly, Antioch I had to oppose him publicly, speaking strongly against what he was speaking strongly against what he was

doing for it was very wrong.doing for it was very wrong.

40


Like the Like the otherother apostles, he had the right to apostles, he had the right to have a have a wifewife and indeed had one and indeed had one

Mt 8:14,15; 1 Cor 9:5Mt 8:14,15; 1 Cor 9:5

1 Corinthians 9:5 1 Corinthians 9:5 If I had a wife, and if she If I had a wife, and if she were a believer, couldn't I bring her along were a believer, couldn't I bring her along on these trips just as the other disciples do, on these trips just as the other disciples do,

and as the Lord's brothers do, and as and as the Lord's brothers do, and as Peter does?Peter does?

41


Philip is listed fifth in all four lists. James, the son of Alphaeus, is

listed ninth in all four lists Other lists Matt 10:2-4;

Mark 3:14-21; Luke 6:13-16;

42

43

View of Temple from Mt. Of Olives

IN PRAYERFUL EXPECTATIONIN PRAYERFUL EXPECTATIONIN PRAYERFUL EXPECTATIONIN PRAYERFUL EXPECTATION

This small band of eleven apostles, the women This small band of eleven apostles, the women who had followed Jesus throughout His ministry who had followed Jesus throughout His ministry

ministering to Him and His apostles and ministering to Him and His apostles and disciples, including His mother and Jesus’ disciples, including His mother and Jesus’

brothers, seem to have all been staying in this brothers, seem to have all been staying in this place during this waiting period.place during this waiting period.

They were spending much of their time in prayer They were spending much of their time in prayer in great expectation of what was coming soon in great expectation of what was coming soon

according to Jesus’ promise.according to Jesus’ promise.

This small band of eleven apostles, the women This small band of eleven apostles, the women who had followed Jesus throughout His ministry who had followed Jesus throughout His ministry

ministering to Him and His apostles and ministering to Him and His apostles and disciples, including His mother and Jesus’ disciples, including His mother and Jesus’

brothers, seem to have all been staying in this brothers, seem to have all been staying in this place during this waiting period.place during this waiting period.

They were spending much of their time in prayer They were spending much of their time in prayer in great expectation of what was coming soon in great expectation of what was coming soon

according to Jesus’ promise.according to Jesus’ promise.

v14v14

Devoted themselves to Devoted themselves to PRAYERPRAYER Acts 1:14 - These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus,

and with His brothers. Acts 2:42 - And they were continually devoting

themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Acts 6:4 - "But we will devote ourselves to prayer, and to the ministry of the word."

44

v14v14

Devoted themselvesDevoted themselves

ContinuedContinued

Strong and steadfastStrong and steadfast

Prayed regularly ferventlyPrayed regularly fervently

1Thess 5:17; James 5:16;1Thess 5:17; James 5:16;

45

v14v14

Last mention of Last mention of MaryMary in the N. T.in the N. T.Jesus’ Jesus’ Physical brothersPhysical brothers also now among the also now among the

believers!believers!James Joseph Simon and JudasJames Joseph Simon and Judas

Matt 13:55; Matt 13:55; Mark 6:3; Mark 3:32; John 7:3-5

They had refused to believe in Him They had refused to believe in Him previously previously John 7:5;John 7:5;

46

v14v14BROTHERS OF JESUS?

Hieronymian - James and the other 'brothers' of Jesus were cousins (-Joseph/-Mary)

Ephiphanian - James is an older brother born to Joseph (+Joseph/- Mary); Jesus

(-Joseph/+Mary) Helvidian View - James is a younger son of

Joseph and Mary (+Joseph/+Mary) Matthew 13:55-56; Mark 6:3; Mark 3:32;

John 7:3-5

47

Summary Acts 1:12-14;Summary Acts 1:12-14;Apostles in JerusalemApostles in Jerusalem

ApostlesApostles return to Jerusalem return to Jerusalem Acts Acts 1:12 1:12;;

ApostlesApostles went to the upper room went to the upper room Acts 1:13;Acts 1:13;

They They remained steadfast in remained steadfast in prayer and unity prayer and unity Acts 1:14;Acts 1:14;

48

acts 1:9-14 1. 3 n we continue our study of acts chapter 1. n jesus gives the apostles, and through...

Documents

study of acts chapter

book of acts

men angelsthey

body of jesus

men of galileesame description

jesus planthe pattern

spread of gospel

gospel message