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 1. For each of the following sections, write a title that expresses what the section is about.  1:1-11  Introduction and ascension. (“Hello again Theophilus”, says Joe!) “command” 1:12-26     Replacing Judas. “Obey”   2. If Acts tells how the church began to fulfill its mission through the Holy Spirit, how does 1:1-26 relate to this theme?  Acts is about Jesus' continued work through the Holy Spirit by the apostles.  He has returned to heaven in glory to receive all authority, but will not return untill the mission of the church to the world is complete. The church is the new Israel, with the 12 apostles representing the 12 tribes of the new people of God. The apostles are to carry on the ministry of Jesus through the power of the Spirit. The Spirit helps identify the apostles. 3. From Acts 1:2-5, what was apparently the purpose of the forty days Jesus spent with His disciples after the Resurrection? He gave commands through the Holy Spirit,...

  12  Now when he heard that John had been arrested, he withdrew into Galilee. 13  And leaving Nazareth he went and lived in Capernaum by the sea, in the territory of Zebulun and Naphtali, 14  so that what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: 15  “The land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali,      the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the Gentiles— 16  the people dwelling in darkness      have seen a great light, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death,      on them a light has dawned.” 17  From that time Jesus began to preach, saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” 18  While walking by the Sea of Galilee, he saw two brothers, Simon (who is called Peter) and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen. 19  And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” [ b ...

 1. Look at Luke’s prologue to his whole work (see Luke 1:1-4). What does he say Luke-Acts is meant to be?    "...to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us... to write an orderly account...t hat you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught." An accurate narrative from eyewitnesses   O rderly To bring certainty about received teaching     2. In Acts 1:1-2, Luke summarizes volume 1 (Luke’s gospel) as an introduction to volume 2 (Acts). He says the gospel is about “all that Jesus began to do and to teach” until His ascension into heaven forty days after the resurrection. If Luke’s gospel is about what Jesus began to do and to teach, what is Acts probably about?   All that Jesus continued to do and to teach via His apostles.  3. What does Acts 1:8 tell you about the purpose of the book?...

 6.What have you learned about what a disciple is and does 5:10 catches men 6:22 hated, excluded, reviled, spurned for Jesus's sake, 6:27-49 loves enemies, does good to those who hate them, blesses those who curse them, prays for those who abuse us. Offers cheek when insulted and accepts unjust demands, does to others what we wish they do to us. Does good and lends expecting nothing in return. Merciful 8:15, 21, 24-25 Holds the word fast in a honest and good heart. Bears fruit with patience. Has faith in Jesus in difficult times 9:1-5, 13, 23-26. Has authority over demons and diseases. Trusts God's provision. Rejects those who reject us. Denies self, takes up cross daily, follows Jesus. Doesn't lose/forfeit self. Not ashamed of Jesus. 9:48, 57-62 The greatest disciple is the least. Follows Jesus as a matter of priority 10:1-12, 16-24, 39 Labourers for the harvest, lambs in the midst of wolves. proclaiming the kingdom. pronounceing judgment. 11:1-13 Prays to God as a good Fa...