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3. The Book
of Acts
Ang Aklat ng Mga Gawa
Wilson Paroschi

4. The Book of Acts
The Victory of the Gospel
Many historians believe that the three most crucial decades in world history occurred when a small group of men, under the power of the Holy Spirit, took the gospel to the world.
The book of Acts is an account of those three decades that spanned from the resurrection of Jesus, in a.d. 31, to the end of Paul’s first imprisonment in a.d. 62.
Ang Tagumpay ng Ebanghelyo. Maraming istoryador ang naniniwala na ang tatlong pinakakritikal na dekada sa kasaysayan ng daigdig ay nangyari nang ang isang maliit na grupo ng lalaki, na sa ilalim ng kapangyarihan ng Banal na Espiritu, ay dinala ang ebanghelyo sa sanlibutan. ¶ Ang aklat ng Mga Gawa ay isang ulat nung tatlong dekada, na sumakop mula sa muling pagkabuhay ni Jesus, sa a.d. 31, hanggang katapusan ng unang Romanong pagkabilanggo ni Pablo sa a.d. 62.

5. The Book of Acts
The Victory of the Gospel
God has no favorites. The church is called to witness to all people, irrespective of their race, social class, or gender. A failure to do so, whether by prejudice or convenience, is a distortion of the gospel and contrary to the most basic truths of God’s Word.
We are, before God, all sinners in need of the redemption found in Christ Jesus.
Walang kinikilingan ang Diyos. Ang iglesya ay tinawag para sumaksi sa lahat ng tao, na walang kinalaman ang kanilang lahi, katayuan sa lipunan, o kasarian. Ang kabiguang gawin 'yon, maging sa maling palagay o kaginhawaan, ay isang pagpapasama ng ebanghelyo at kasalungat sa pinakapangunahing katotohanan ng Salita ng Diyos. ¶ Tayo, sa harapan ng Diyos, ay lahat makasalanan na nangangailangan ng katubusang masusumpungan kay Cristo Jesus. 


6. The Book of Acts
The Victory of the Gospel
Other themes found in Acts include: the sovereignty of God and His divine purpose (Acts 17:24, 25; 20:27; 23:11); the exaltation of Jesus as Lord and Savior (Acts 2:32, 36; 3:13, 15; 4:10–12; 5:30, 31); and especially the role of the Spirit in empowering and guiding the church for its mission (Acts 2:1–4; 4:24–31; 8:14–17, 29, 39; 10:19, 20).
Ang ibang mahahalagang tema na masusumpungan sa Gawa ay kabilang ang: kataas-taasang kapangyarihan ng Diyos at Kanyang banal na layunin (Acts 17:24, 25; 20:27; 23:11); pagpaparangal kay Jesus bilang Panginoon at Tagapagligtas (Acts 2:32, 36; 3:13, 15; 4:10–12; 5:30, 31); at lalo na ang papel ng Espiritu sa pagbibigay kapangyarihan at paggabay sa iglesya para sa misyon nito (Acts 2:1–4; 4:24–31; 8:14–17, 29, 39; 10:19, 20).

7. What can we who are called of God to finish it learn from their story?
The Book of Acts
Our Goal
What the early church was able to accomplish is a perpetual testimony of what God can do through those who humble their hearts in prayer, live beyond individual differences, and let themselves be used by the Spirit for God’s honor and glory.
What can we who are called of God to finish it learn from their story?
Ang Ating Mithiin. Ang nagawa ng unang iglesya ay isang patuloy na patotoo nang magagawa ng Diyos sa pamamagitan nung mga nagpapakumbaba ng kanilang puso sa pananalangin, namuhay nang lagpas sa indibiduwal na pagkakaiba-iba, at pinahintulutan ang sarili na magamit ng Espiritu para sa kapurihan at kaluwalhatian ng Diyos. ¶ Tayong tinawagan ng Diyos para tapusin ito ay ano ang matututunan natin mula sa kanilang kuwento?

8. The Book of Acts Contents 1 You Will Be My Witnesses 2 Pentecost
3 Life in the Early Church
4 The First Church Leaders
5 The Conversion of Paul
6 The Ministry of Peter
7 Paul’s First Missionary Journey
8 The Jerusalem Council
9 The Second Missionary Journey
10 The Third Missionary Journey
11 Arrest in Jerusalem
12 Confinement in Caesarea
13 Journey to Rome
Unang liksyon

9. You Shall Be My Witnesses
The Book of Acts
Lesson 1, July 7
You Shall Be My Witnesses
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10. You Shall Be My Witnesses
Key Text
Acts 1:8 NRSV
“You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Susing Talata. “Ngunit tatanggap kayo ng kapangyarihan pagbaba sa inyo ng Espiritu Santo; at kayo’y magiging mga saksi ko sa Jerusalem, sa buong Judea at Samaria, at hanggang sa kadulu-duluhang bahagi ng lupa” (Gawa 1:8).

11. You Shall Be My Witnesses
Initial Words
When the disciples left everything to follow Jesus, they believed that He was a political liberator who would one day drive the Romans out of the land, reinstate David’s dynasty, and restore Israel to its past glory. It was not easy for them to think otherwise.
This is the primary issue of Jesus’ final instructions to the disciples in Acts 1.
Panimulang Salita. Nang iwan ng mga alagad ang lahat para sumunod kay Jesus, naniwala sila na Siya'y isang pulitikal na tagapagpalaya na balang araw ay itataboy ang mga Romano mula sa lupain, ilalagay na muli ang dinastiya ni David, ibabalik ang Israel sa nakaraan niyang kaluwalhatian. Hindi madali para sa kanila ang isipin ang kataliwas. ¶ Ito ang pangunahing isyu ng huling mga tagubilin ni Jesus sa mga alagad sa Gawa 1.

12. 1. The Disciples’ Question (Acts 1:6)
You Shall Be My Witnesses
Quick Look
1. The Disciples’ Question (Acts 1:6)
2. The Disciples’ Mission (Acts 1:8)
3. The Disciples’ Preparation (Acts 1:14, 26)
1. Ang Tanong ng mga Alagad (Gawa 1:6)
2. Ang Misyon ng mga Alagad (Gawa 1:8)
3. Ang Paghahanda ng mga Alagad (Gawa 1:14, 26)

13. You Shall Be My Witnesses
1. The Disciples’ Question
Acts 1:6 NKJV
“Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, ‘Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?’ ”
1. Ang Tanong ng mga Alagad. “Nang sila’y nagkakatipon, siya’y kanilang tinanong, ‘Panginoon, ito ba ang panahon na panunumbalikin mo ang kaharian sa Israel?’ ” (Gawa 1:6).

14. The Disiples’ Question
The Restoration of Israel
There are two kinds of Messianic prophecies in the Old Testament, one that anticipates a kingly Messiah who would rule forever (Ps. 89:3, 4, 35–37; Isa. 9:6, 7; Ezek. 37:25; Dan. 2:44; 7:13, 14), and one that predicts that the Messiah would die for the sins of the people (Isa. 52:13–53:12; Dan. 9:26).
Ang Pagsasauli ng Israel. May dalawang uri ng Mesiyanikong propesiya sa Lumang Tipan, isa na inaasahan ang isang makaharing Mesiyas na maghahari magpakailanman (Awit 89:3, 4, 35–37; Isaias 9:6, 7; Ezekiel 37:25; Daniel 2:44; 7:13, 14), at isa na huhulaan na ang Mesiyas ay mamamatay para sa mga kasalanan ng tao (Isaias 52:13–53:12; Daniel 9:26).

15. The Disiples’ Question
The Restoration of Israel
Such prophecies do not contradict each other. They just point to two consecutive phases of the Messiah’s ministry: first He would suffer, and then become King (Luke 17:24, 25; 24:25, 26).
At first, the disciples shared this hope of a kingly Messiah. They believed that Jesus was the Messiah (Matt. 16:16, 20).
Ang ganitong mga propesiya ay hindi nagkukontrahan. Itinuturo lang nila ang dalawang magkasunod na ministri ng Mesiyas: una ay magdurusa Siya at pagkatapos ay magiging Hari (Lucas 17:24, 25; 24:25, 26). ¶ Sa umpisa, ibinahagi ng mga alagad ang pag-asang ito ng isang makaharing Mesiyas. Naniwala sila na si Jesus ang Mesiyas (Mateo 16:16, 20).

16. The Disiples’ Question
The Restoration of Israel
Despite Jesus’ warnings about the fate that awaited Him, they simply could not understand what He meant. So, when He died, they became confused and discouraged.
In their own words, “We had hoped that he was the one who was going to redeem Israel” (Luke 24:21, NIV).
Sa kabila ng mga babala ni Jesus tungkol sa kapalarang naghihintay sa Kanya, hindi nila talagang maunawaan ang ibig Niyang sabihin. Kaya, nang namatay Siya, sila'y nalito at pinanghinaan-ng-loob. ¶ Sa sarili nilang salita, “Umasa kami na siya ang tutubos sa Israel” (Lucas 24:21). 


17. The Disiples’ Question
The Restoration of Israel
It seemed natural to conceive of the resurrection as a strong indicator that the Messianic kingdom would finally be established.
In His reply to their question, Jesus gave no direct answer. He reminded them that the timing of God’s actions belongs to God Himself, and as such it is inaccessible to humans.
Tila natural na isipin ang pagkabuhay na muli bilang isang malakas na tanda na ang Mesiyanikong kaharian ay itatatag sa wakas. ¶ Sa Kanyang tugon sa kanilang tanong ay hindi nagbigay si Jesus ng tuwirang sagot. Pinaaalalahanan Niya sila na ang pagsasaoras ng mga pagkilos ng Diyos ay nasa Diyos mismo, at sa gayon ay di naaabot ng tao. 


18. Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
You Shall Be My Witnesses
2. The Disciples’ Mission
Acts 1:8 NKJV
“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”
2. Ang Misyon ng mga Alagad. “ ‘Ngunit tatanggap kayo ng kapangyarihan pagbaba sa inyo ng Espiritu Santo; at kayo'y magiging mga saksi ko sa ¶ Jerusalem, sa buong Judea at Samaria, at hanggang sa kadulu-duluhang bahagi ng lupa’ ” (Gawa 1:8).

19. 2. The Disiples’ Mission
Four Important Elements
The gift of the Spirit. The Spirit always had been active among God’s people but officially was not inaugurated until Christ’s exaltation in heaven (John 7:39, Acts 2:33).
The role of witness. The disciples were now commissioned to share with the world their unique experience with Jesus.
Apat na Mahahalagang Elemento. Ang kaloob ng Espiritu. Ang Espiritu ay laging aktibo sa gitna ng bayan ng Diyos ngunit hindi pormal na itinalaga hanggang sa pagpaparangal kay Cristo sa langit (Juan 7:39, Gawa 2:33). ¶ Ang papel ng saksi. Ang mga alagad ay ngayo'y hinirang na ibahagi sa sanlibutan ang kanilang walang katulad na karanasan kay Jesus.


20. 2. The Disiples’ Mission
Four Important Elements
The plan of the mission. It was a progressive plan. The scope of their mission was worldwide.
The orientation of the mission. In Old Testament times, it was the nations that should be attracted to God (see Isa. 2:1–5). Now the disciples were expected to move out to the uttermost ends of the earth.
Ang panukala ng misyon. Ito'y isang tuluy-tuloy na panukala. Ang sakop ng kanilang misyon ay kalat sa lahat ng dako. ¶ Ang direksiyon ng misyon. Sa panahon ng Lumang Tipan, ang mga bansa ay dapat maakit sa Diyos (tingnan ang Isaias 2:1–5). Ngayon, inaasahan ang mga alagad na lumabas tungo sa kadulu-duluhan ng mundo.


21. “These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication....
You Shall Be My Witnesses
3. The Disciples’ Preparation
Acts 1:14, 26 NKJV
“These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication....
And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
3. Ang Paghahanda ng mga Alagad. “Sama-samang itinalaga ng lahat ng mga ito ang kanilang sarili para sa pananalangin.... ¶ At sila'y nagpalabunutan para sa kanila at ang nabunot ay si Matias; at siya'y ibinilang sa labing-isang apostol” (Gawa 1:14, 26).

22. The glory of the Second Coming will far exceed that of the ascension.
3. The Disiples’ Preparation
He Will Come Again
The visible ascension became the guarantee of the visible return, which also will happen in a cloud, though “with power and great glory” (Luke 21:27), no longer as a private event, as “every eye will see Him” (Rev. 1:7), and He will not be alone (2 Thess. 1:7).
The glory of the Second Coming will far exceed that of the ascension.
Siya’y Muling Darating. Ang nakikitang pag-akyat ay naging garantiya sa nakikitang pagbabalik, na mangyayari rin sa isang ulap, bagaman “may kapangyarihan at dakilang kaluwalhatian” (Lucas 21:27), hindi na bilang isang pribadong pangyayari, dahil “makikita siya ng bawat mata" (Apocalipsis 1:7), at hindi Siya mag-iisa (2 Tesalonica 1:7). ¶ Ang kaluwalhatian ng Ikalawang Pagdating ay malayong hihigitan ang sa pag-akyat sa langit.

23. 3. The Disiples’ Preparation
Preparing for the Pentecost
Constantly in prayer (Acts 1:14), and constantly in the temple praising God (Luke 24:53), they all were no doubt involved in a time of confession, repentance, and the putting away of sin.
Their spiritual attitude was in full harmony with what was about to happen, as the Holy Spirit comes in response to prayer.
Naghahanda para sa Pentekostes. Palaging nananalangin (Gawa 1:14), at laging pinapupurihan ang Diyos sa templo (Lucas 24:53), walang dudang lahat sila’y kasangkot sa isang panahon ng pag-amin, pagsisisi, at pagtatakwil ng kasalanan. ¶ Ang kanilang espirituwal na saloobin ay nasa lubos na pakiki-ayon sa mangyayari, samantalang dumarating ang Espiritu bilang tugon sa panalangin.

24. 3. The Disiples’ Preparation
The Twelfth Apostle
The first administrative action of the early Christian community, which num-bered about 120 believers (Acts 1:15), was to choose a successor to Judas. The need was for a witness of Jesus’ resurrection which was viewed as powerful evidence for the Messiahship of Jesus and the truth of the whole Christian faith.
Ang Panlabindalawang Apostol. Ang unang administratibong aksiyon ng unang Kristiyanong kominidad, na bumibilang ng halos 120 mananampalataya (Gawa 1:15), ay pipili ng hahalili kay Judas. ¶ Ang pangangailangan ay para sa isang saksi ng muling pagkabuhay ni Jesus na kinikilala na makapangyarihang patunay para sa pagiging Mesiyas ni Jesus at ng katotohanan ng buong pananampalatayang Kristiyano.

25. 3. The Disiples’ Preparation
The Twelfth Apostle
The choice, however, was to be made from among those who had accompanied the apostles throughout Jesus’ ministry.
The method they used to choose Matthias may seem strange, but the casting of lots was a long-established way of making decisions (for example, Lev. 16:5–10, Num. 26:55).
Ang pagpili, gayunman, ay gagawin mula sa mga sinamahan ang mga alagad sa buong ministri ni Jesus. ¶ Maaaring parang di-karaniwan ang paraang ginamit nila sa pagpili kay Matias, ngunit ang palabunutan ay isang matagal nang naitatag na paraan sa mga pagpapasya (halimbawa, Levitico 16:5–10, Bilang 26:55).

26. You Shall Be My Witnesses
Final Words
“The Saviour’s commission to the disciples included all the believers...to the end of time. It is a fatal mistake to suppose that the work of saving souls depends alone on the ordained minister. ...
For this work the church was established, and all who take upon themselves its sacred vows are thereby pledged to be co-workers with Christ.” The Desire of Ages 822.
Huling Pananalita. “Ang pagkahirang ng Tagapagligtas sa mga alagad ay kabilang ang lahat ng mananampalataya...hanggang sa katapusan ng panahon. Nakakamatay na pagkakamali na ipalagay na ang gawain ng pagliligtas ng kaluluwa ay nakadepende lang sa mga ordinadong ministro. ... ¶ Para sa gawaing ito naitatag ang iglesya, at lahat nang inaako ang banal nitong sumpa ay sa gayon nangangakong maging kamanggagawa ni Cristo.”—The Desire of Ages 822.