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ACTS  ONE - SUMMARY

 

I.       THE PROMISE OF THE KINGDOM AND ASCENSION

          ( vs. 1-11 ).

A.        PEOPLE INVOLVED - Jesus and the 12.

B.         THINGS TO REMEMBER.

            1.         Introduction to the Book( vs. 1-5 ).

            2.         Told to wait in Jerusalem for the Promise( vs. 4-5 ).

            3.         Their question concerning the Kingdom and Christ's answer

                        ( vs. 6-8;  Mark 9:1 ).

            4.         The ascension and the promise to return( vs. 9-11 ).

II.       THE RETURN TO JERUSALEM( VS. 12-14 ).

A.        PEOPLE INVOLVED - The 12, the mother of Jesus and his brethren.

III.      THE SELECTION OF ANOTHER APOSTLE( vs. 15-26 ).

A.        PEOPLE INVOLVED -Peter, Joseph Barsabbas, Matthias, 120 disciples.

B.         THINGS TO REMEMBER

            1.         The names of the original apostles( Mat. 10:2-4 ).

            2.         Qualifications set forth for an Apostle:

                        a.         Must have accompanied the apostles and Jesus during his ministry from the

                                    baptism of John until his ascension.

                        b.         Must be a witness of the resurrection of Jesus.

                        c.         Can there be apostles today?

            3.         God reveals his choice of Matthias by the drawing of lots.

            4.         The fate of Judas.

MEMORY VERSE:    Acts 1:8

 

STUDY QUESTIONS FOR ACTS ONE

1.         Who wrote the Book of Acts and how can we know this?

2.         How long was Jesus on earth until he ascended?

3.         Who was present with Jesus in the first 9 verses?

4.         When was the kingdom to be established?  How would they know?

5.         What were the apostles to receive and when?  What did this have to do with the

            coming of the kingdom?

6.         Where would they bear witness for Jesus?

7.         What other promise was made in this chapter, and by who?

8.         Who was chosen to replace Judas and how was this done?

9.         What happened to Judas?

10.       What qualifications are given for apostles?