Acts part 1

Intro

sequels- Daddy’s home 2 (motorcycle)

Jurassic Park

Smokey and the Bandit

*** Some love / some hate—point—hard to understand all happening now unless don’t know befpre

ACTS- sequel to Luke (Cf. 1:1; cf Luke

Acts 1:1 ESV

1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach,

Luke 1:1–4 ESV

1 Inasmuch as many have undertaken to compile a narrative of the things that have been accomplished among us, 2 just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word have delivered them to us, 3 it seemed good to me also, having followed all things closely for some time past, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, 4 that you may have certainty concerning the things you have been taught.

first book

began to do

CF. end—KOG and dinner

*** History

*** Explanation of God’s expectations (what to expect in this Kingdom of God thing

Acts 1:1–10 ESV

1 In the first book, O Theophilus, I have dealt with all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2 until the day when he was taken up, after he had given commands through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen. 3 He presented himself alive to them after his suffering by many proofs, appearing to them during forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. 4 And while staying with them he ordered them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the promise of the Father, which, he said, “you heard from me; 5 for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” 6 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” 9 And when he had said these things, as they were looking on, he was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight. 10 And while they were gazing into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white robes,

Acts 2:1–10 ESV

1 When the day of Pentecost arrived, they were all together in one place. 2 And suddenly there came from heaven a sound like a mighty rushing wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. 3 And divided tongues as of fire appeared to them and rested on each one of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit gave them utterance. 5 Now there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven. 6 And at this sound the multitude came together, and they were bewildered, because each one was hearing them speak in his own language. 7 And they were amazed and astonished, saying, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? 8 And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? 9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, 10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome,

** CF title—ACTS of...

apostles?

Holy Spirit

Jesus?

1006 verses (18,451 words)- 30 verses red, mostly 1 story told 3 times...

So when Jesus aklts…important—major (Cf Suirell joke)

Why baptism story to begin with?

- important in Jesus story

- half-fulfilled

half-fulfilled

*** Sequel—stones in Marvel

Cf Genesis—what know about world / life

*** Same here—church / Jesus follower—

START OVER

2 things re: KOG we think of--

back then

one day

CRITICAL NOW AND THEN—WHAT ABOUT NOW? (like finished work—want to get to conclusion—Jesus says—wrong focus

3 factors for now--

power you need

purpose that defines this moment

place you are standing in — no accident—God’s will

*** Great success and fruitfulness

I believe two concerns Jesus has--

1- misplaced faith—cf football and taped thumb

2- powerless Christianity (wear you out, no joy

Romans 14:7 ESV

7 For none of us lives to himself, and none of us dies to himself.

Romans 14:17 ESV

17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.