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    • The Ascension of Jesus. Chapter 1 witnesses the ascension of our Lord Jesus into heaven after He instructs the apostles to wait in Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit.
    • The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost. In Chapter 2, the Holy Spirit descends upon the believers at Pentecost, and they speak in various languages.
    • Peter Heals a Lame Beggar. In Chapter 3, Peter heals a lame beggar in the name of Jesus at the temple gate. Peter addresses the crowd, urging them to repent and turn to God.
    • Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin. In Chapter 4, Peter and John are arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin. Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, boldly testifies about Jesus.
  1. 1 day ago · The book of Acts opens with a powerful introduction that sets the stage for the rest of this historical account. In chapter 1, we see Jesus spending His final moments on earth with His disciples before ascending into heaven. During this time, He gives them clear instructions to wait in Jerusalem for the promised Holy Spirit.

  2. Acts 1 serves as the opening chapter of the Book of Acts, recounting the final moments of Jesus' earthly ministry and His ascension into heaven. After His resurrection, Jesus spent forty days appearing to His apostles and speaking about the kingdom of God. Before His ascension, He promises the gift of the Holy Spirit and commands His disciples ...

  3. Acts chapter 1 serves as a foundational text for understanding the early church's identity, mission, and reliance on the Holy Spirit. The ascension of Jesus and the promise of the Holy Spirit establish the theological basis for the church's witness to the risen Christ. The disciples' role, empowered by the Spirit to bear witness to Jesus ...

  4. To see how Luke sets the stage for the great events described in chapter two; SUMMARY. Luke begins his second book to Theophilus by alluding to the first (the gospel of Luke, Lk 1:1-4). He briefly reviews what occurred during the forty days between the resurrection and ascension of Christ (cf. Lk 24:1-53).

  5. A. Prologue. 1. (Acts 1:1) Reference to former writings. The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach. a. The former account I made: The former account is the Gospel of Luke. At one time the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts were joined together as one book with two volumes.

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  7. But there is one thing more. Luke intends Acts 1:8 to serve as a thumbnail outline of the entire Book of Acts. "You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8) Jerusalem. Acts 1-7 describe the gospel being declared to the Jews in Jerusalem and thousands believe (Acts 4:4). Judea and ...