The Acts of the Apostles The Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:9-11 Sunday, April 17, 2016 Many of the slides used in this presentation are prepared by Joe Price and are used and adapted with his permission.

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Paul’s speech on Mars hill in Athens. ______ Paul and Barnabas called gods at Lystra. ______ The soothsaying maiden cleansed in Philippi. ______ Reception of the Holy Spirit gifts through the laying on of the hands of Peter and John. ______ The disciples sacrifices of benevolence. ______ The martyrdom of James. 17 14 16 8 4 12

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ The establishment of the church. ______ Paul’s address at Antioch. ______ Persecution of the church by Saul. ______ Arrest of Peter by Agrippa I, and Peter’s miraculous release. ______ Saul (Paul) brought to Antioch by Barnabas. ______ Paul’s vision at Troas. 2 13 8 12 11 16

Which Chapter Is It In? ______ Gamaliel’s advice concerning Christianity before the Sanhedrin. ______ The first sermon under the gospel by Peter. ______ Second evangelistic tour begins. ______ Stephen’s defense and martyrdom. ______ Paul stoned at Lystra. ______ Conversion of Cornelius. 5 2 15 7 14 10

Ascension of Jesus, 1:9-11 Jesus is Raised Testimony of the angels. cf. Luke 24:4; John 20:12

Jesus is Exalted and Reigning in Heaven Ascension of Jesus, 1:9-11 Jesus is Exalted and Reigning in Heaven Ephesians 1:20-23 Daniel 7:13-14 Hebrews 2:9; 12:2; Philippians 2:5ff Jesus will return one day, “in like manner,” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-18 Acts 2:33-35

Ascension of Jesus, 1:9-11 The faithful are comforted because their hope is real! 1 Thessalonians 4:18

The Acts of the Apostles Waiting For The Promise Acts 1:12-14

Waiting For The Promise 1:12-14 Returned with “great joy.” Luke 24:52-53 To Jerusalem – Temple. Mount Olivet – Mount of Olives (Matthew 21:1; Luke 22:39) A Sabbath day’s journey – About ¾ of a mile.

Waiting For The Promise 1:12-14 Those waiting identified: “Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James (the son) of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas (the son) of James. These all with one accord continued stedfastly in prayer, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.” cf. Matthew 13:55-56

The Acts of the Apostles The Selection of Matthias Acts 1:15-26

Selection of Matthias, 1:15-26 Wicked will not Prosper, 1:15-20 Judas, 1:17; John 13:2, 26-27 In sin, he lost his soul, 1:25 We can fall, too! 1 Corinthians 10:12 Remove wicked from positions of responsibility, 1:20 Note: Psalms 69:25; 109:8; 1 Timothy 5:19-21 (John 19:10-11)