Acts 1 summary points

  • v 1 to 5 Over a 40 day period Jesus proves to the apostles he has risen from the dead. He talks to them about the Kingdom of God and promises them special Holy Spirit powers
  • v 6 to 11 Jesus tells his disciples that God will decide when to restore the kingdom to Israel and that they are now to be his witnesses. They see the ascension of Jesus into heaven and are promised by angels that he will return to the earth
  • v 12 to 26 The disciples meet regularly and decide that a replacement for Judas Iscariot is needed. After asking the Lord's guidance Matthias is chosen

Timeline AD 60

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