Peter and the other ten apostles had searched the Scriptures and found God’s words concerning the vacancy that the death of Judas Iscariot had left in their circle. (Acts 1:20) What was their conclusion? Peter stood in the midst of the gathered men and women and said:(NASB) Acts 1:21-26 “‘Therefore it is necessary […]
Peter and the others in a group of 120 probably searched the Scriptures, for Peter quoted two prophecies found in the Book of Psalms concerning the betrayer of Jesus. What did Peter find?(NASB) Acts 1:16-20 “Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning […]
(NASB) Acts 1:15 “At this time Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren (a gathering of about one hundred and twenty persons was there together), and said,” This was the beginning of the church…although the apostles weren’t yet aware of that fact. And the church would not come into being until the Holy […]
Jesus had ascended into heaven; the apostles were given a promise that He would return in the same way that He had left. Then the apostles did what Jesus had told them to do, remain in Jerusalem until the power of the Holy Spirit would come upon them.(Acts 9-11, 8) Those men hurried […]
The Mount of Olives is located east of Jerusalem about a Sabbath day’s journey. (Acts 1:12) Jesus rode on the back of a donkey on His triumphal entry into Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives. (Mark 11:1) Jesus took His twelve disciples to the Mount of Olives during the last week of […]
Jesus “was lifted up while they (the apostles) were looking on, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” (Acts 1:9) (NASB) Acts 1:10 “And as they were gazing intently into the sky while He was going…” The apostles’ attention was fixed on the ascending Lord Jesus Christ. They were “gazing intently.” […]
(NASB) Acts 1:9 “And after He said these things…” What were “these things” that Jesus said? Using Acts 1:4-5, 7-81- wait in Jerusalem2- wait for what the Father had promised3- you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit, not many days from now4- the time of restoring the kingdom of God to Israel is […]
Jesus promised His apostles that the power of the Holy Spirit would be given to them. Jesus promised them that they would have power to witness of Him. And His promise has not changed. (NASB) Acts 1:8 “…‘but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both […]
The Book of Acts in the New Testament is an account of the Holy Spirit of God working in and through the Apostles’ of Jesus Christ. Dr. Luke wrote the Book of Luke and then he continued with the book of Acts.(NASB) Acts 1:1-3 “THE FIRST account I composed, Theophilus, about all that […]
(NASB) Luke 24:50-53 “And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.51 While He was blessing them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven.52 And they, after worshiping Him, returned to Jerusalem with great joy,53 and were continually in the temple praising God.” […]