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Who wrote the Acts of Apostles?
Who wrote the Acts of Apostles?
Luke
After Jesus's suffering, how many days did he appear alive to people?
After Jesus's suffering, how many days did he appear alive to people?
forty days
After resurrection, what was Jesus speaking about when he appeared to the disciples?
After resurrection, what was Jesus speaking about when he appeared to the disciples?
Kingdom of God
What did Jesus ask of the disciples when he appeared to them alive?
What did Jesus ask of the disciples when he appeared to them alive?
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How was John baptizing people, and how will Jesus's followers be baptized?
How was John baptizing people, and how will Jesus's followers be baptized?
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What was Jesus's reply when the disciples asked him about the time to restore the kingdom of Israel?
What was Jesus's reply when the disciples asked him about the time to restore the kingdom of Israel?
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What will happen when the Holy Spirit comes upon us?
What will happen when the Holy Spirit comes upon us?
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Where would the disciples be witnesses when they receive the Holy Spirit?
Where would the disciples be witnesses when they receive the Holy Spirit?
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Who said to whom and when – 'Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven'?
Who said to whom and when – 'Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky? This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven'?
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Where did the disciples go after Jesus's ascension?
Where did the disciples go after Jesus's ascension?
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From which place was Jesus ascended into heaven?
From which place was Jesus ascended into heaven?
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How far was Jerusalem from the Mount of Olivet?
How far was Jerusalem from the Mount of Olivet?
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Who were the first community in Jerusalem?
Who were the first community in Jerusalem?
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How many people were present when they were selecting the successor of Judas?
How many people were present when they were selecting the successor of Judas?
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What is meant by Akeldama?
What is meant by Akeldama?
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Who were the two proposed to replace Judas?
Who were the two proposed to replace Judas?
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What is another name for Joseph called Barsabbas?
What is another name for Joseph called Barsabbas?
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What did Peter suggest to have criteria for the disciple who is to replace Judas?
What did Peter suggest to have criteria for the disciple who is to replace Judas?
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Who was selected to replace Judas or counted with the eleven apostles?
Who was selected to replace Judas or counted with the eleven apostles?
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How did they select the replacement for Judas?
How did they select the replacement for Judas?
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What does parousia mean?
What does parousia mean?
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Before he ascended, what two things did Jesus command the disciples to do?
Before he ascended, what two things did Jesus command the disciples to do?
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After Jesus ascended, what did the angels promise?
After Jesus ascended, what did the angels promise?
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What lady is named who gathered in the upper room?
What lady is named who gathered in the upper room?
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What lady is named who gathered in the upper room?
What lady is named who gathered in the upper room?
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Study Notes
Authorship and Context
- Written by Luke, the author of the Gospel of Luke.
- The Acts of Apostles serves as a historical account of early Christianity and the apostles’ actions following Jesus’s ascension.
Post-Resurrection Events
- After His resurrection, Jesus appeared to people for forty days, demonstrating His living presence.
- During these appearances, Jesus discussed the Kingdom of God, emphasizing its importance to His message.
Instructions to Disciples
- Jesus instructed the disciples to remain in Jerusalem and wait for “the promise of the Father,” referring to the Holy Spirit.
- John baptized with water, while Jesus’s followers would be baptized with the Holy Spirit, indicating a shift from ritual to spiritual baptism.
Disciples' Questions and Responses
- The disciples questioned Jesus about the timing of the restoration of Israel, to which He replied that it was not for them to know the Father’s timeline.
- Jesus assured the disciples they would receive power from the Holy Spirit and serve as witnesses, starting in Jerusalem and expanding to Judea, Samaria, and globally.
Ascension and Assurance
- At the moment of Jesus's ascension, two angelic figures in white robes addressed the disciples, promising Jesus would return in the same manner He departed.
- Following the ascension, the disciples returned to Jerusalem, specifically from the Mount of Olivet, which was a short distance away.
Formation of the Community
- The early community in Jerusalem comprised the eleven remaining disciples, certain women, and Mary, the mother of Jesus, along with His brothers.
- Approximately 120 individuals participated in the selection of a successor for Judas Iscariot, highlighting communal decision-making.
Selection of Judas's Successor
- The place known as Akeldama, or "Field of Blood,” was linked to Judas’s actions and death.
- Joseph called Barsabbas and Matthias were proposed as candidates for replacement; Joseph also went by the name Justus.
- Peter outlined the criteria for Judas's replacement, emphasizing the need for someone who experienced Jesus's ministry from His baptism to the resurrection.
The Chosen Replacement
- Matthias was selected to take the place of Judas, thereby maintaining the number of apostles.
- The selection involved communal prayer and casting lots to determine who would take on this apostolic role.
Eschatological Significance
- “Parousia” refers to the second coming or glorious return of Jesus, embodying Christian eschatological beliefs.
- Jesus commanded the disciples to receive the Holy Spirit and act as witnesses before His ascension, shaping the mission of the early church.
Final Affirmations
- The angels emphasized that Jesus's return would mirror His ascension, providing hopeful assurance to the disciples regarding His eventual presence.
- Mary is specifically named as a central figure who gathered with the disciples in the upper room, playing a significant role in the early Christian community.
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