Acts 1

v.1 Acts is the sequel to Luke

Written again to Theophilus
The first account was about all that Jesus began to do and teach
v.1-3 summarize Jesus ministry and ascension, then verse 4 goes in
depth to the ascension
v.4 Jesus commands the apostles to wait in Jerusalem and to wait for
the Holy Spirit
- we have to wait for the Lords timing
They are waiting for what the Father had promised
v.5 the Holy Spirit is coming soon
Luke 24:49; John 14:16,26; 15:26
v.6 The disciples thought Jesus was going to restore His kingdom.
They were concerned with what the Jews were concerned with, Jesus
reigning as King.
v.7 Jesus affirms that the kingdom will be restored one day, but that
isnt for us to know. We cant be worried and preoccupied when with
the end will come, but we have to be about the mission Jesus has
called us to
v.15-16 Peter talks of Judas betrayal, and how it was foretold in
Scripture
Jesus quotes Psalm 41:9 in John 13:18, and Peter surely heard this
v.17 the Judas situation is important to settle because he was numbered
among the Twelve and he was a part of their ministry
v.18-19 Judas death was known to all who lived in Jerusalem
v.20 Gods judgment has fallen on Judas, and his position needs to be
taken by someone
v.21-22 The candidate to be added to the eleven had to be a witness of
Jesus resurrection, and had to be with them the entire time Jesus was
doing his ministry. An apostle had to have a direct experience with
Jesus
v.24-25 The first thing they do is seek the Lords guidance. Prayer
should always precede the decisions we make. God knows all of our
hearts. He knows us better than we know ourselves

v.8 Our responsibility is clear: be Jesus witnesses once we have the

power of the Holy Spirit. The Spirit is tied to power

v.9 Jesus ascends to be with the Father, and the last thing He does
before this is commission the apostles to make disciples

v.10-11 Jesus will return in bodily form the same way He ascended

v.12-14 the apostles return to Jerusalem and are united, with one mind,
praying together with women, Jesus mother and His brothers. Prayer
is so important! It is mentioned 31 times in Acts and in 20 of the 28
chapters. The 1st century church is always praying. We need to model
this behavior!