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Witnesses to the End of the Earth.

Acts 1. Witnesses to the End of the Earth.

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Witnesses to the End of the Earth.

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  1. Acts 1 Witnesses to the End of the Earth.

  2. BNEW 213 – Acts of Apostles – Bruce McLarty – Fall 2011Name: _____________________________ Date: _______________I have read the entire book of The Acts of the Apostles January 1, 2010._____________________________ _______________________________ (Printed Name) (Signature)-OR-I have read _______ chapters of The Acts of the Apostles since January 1, 2010_____________________________ _______________________________ (Printed Name) (Signature)

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  4. A.D. 29-62

  5. The Name of Acts • ½ of Luke/Acts, known as “A History of Christian Origins” • By 2nd century known as “The Acts of the Apostles” • Actually “Some of the Acts of Some of the Apostles” • Since 4th Century – “Acts of the Holy Spirit”

  6. Recipient • Theophilus = “Loved of God” (Luke 1:1-4; Acts 1:1) • A wealthy patron • Eventually to more than one person – to the whole church (Philemon, 1 & 2 Timothy, and Titus were to more than just individuals)

  7. Two Books – One Prologue Luke 1:1-4 Luke Acts

  8. ? ? Purpose • Historical Purpose (orderly account) • Apologetic Purpose (know the certainty) • Theological Purpose (the things you have been taught)

  9. Luke the Writer • The Beloved Physician (Col. 4:14) • A Gentile (Acts 1:19 – their) • The Greek is formal & polished. • Frequently with Paul (we –16:6-10) • With Paul in Roman Prison (Philemon 23-24; Col. 4:10-17)

  10. Luke the Writer • Irenaeus (A.D. 180) says Acts was written by Luke.

  11. Inspiration • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 • 2 Peter 1:21

  12. The Ascension 1:1-11 • Theophilus – “loves…God” • Starts where Luke ends • Jesus appeared 40 days (3)

  13. Kingdom of God (3) • Political? (Herod, Crowds Jn. 6:15) • Not of this world (John 18:36) • Kingdom = “Reign or rule of God” • Restore the kingdom to Israel? (6)

  14. Promised Holy Spirit Luke 24:49 Acts 1:4

  15. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.(Acts 1:8) Theme of Acts

  16. Outline of Acts 1:8

  17. Outline of Acts Jerusalem – (1-7) Judea & Samaria – (8-12) Ends of the Earth – (13-28) 1:8

  18. Witnesses of the Resurrection • “Witness” appears 29 times in Acts • Greek (martus) – martyr • Means “eyewitness” • Eyewitnesses of the Resurrection (Acts 4:20; 1 John 1:1-3)

  19. Jesus….will come back! (11) Ascension 2nd Coming Now The In-Between Time

  20. Waiting (12-14) • Mount of Olives – overlooks Jerusalem • Sabbath Day’s Walk – ¾ Mile • Upper Room • The Women (Lk. 8:1-3; 23:49)

  21. Mary, Mother of Jesus This is the last time she appears in the New Testament (1:14).

  22. Replacement for Judas (15-26) • Peter takes the lead (15) • 120 Believers were together • Judas had killed himself (1:18; Matthew 27:3-9) • Their language = Aramaic (1:19) • Akeldama = Field of Blood

  23. Requirements for New Apostle(Acts 1:21-22) • A man (anēr = male) • Been with them the whole time from John’s baptism to the Ascension

  24. Apostle Selection Process • Prayed • Cast lots (Barsabbas or Matthias) • Leviticus 16:8 • Numbers 26:56 • 1 Samuel 10:20-21 • Proverbs 16:33 • Jonah 1:7 • Last appearance of “casting lots” in New Testament • Not used to select elders (Timothy & Titus)

  25. Matthias is Chosen • Replaces Judas • Apostleship was a mission, not an office. • Eyewitnesses of the ministry and Resurrection of Jesus • James was not replaced (12:2). • Ready for the greatest chapter in the Bible.

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