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Acts 1:6-8Acts 1:6-8

Acts 1:6-8Acts 1:6-8 6 So when they met together, they asked him, 6 So when they met together, they asked him,

"Lord, are you at this time going to restore the "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" kingdom to Israel?"

7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know 7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his the times or dates the Father has set by his

own authority.own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy 8 But you will receive power when the Holy

Spirit comes on you; and you will be my Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Acts 1:6-8Acts 1:6-8 6 So when they met together, they asked him, 6 So when they met together, they asked him,

"Lord, are you at this time going to restore the "Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?" kingdom to Israel?"

7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know 7 He said to them: "It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his the times or dates the Father has set by his

own authority.own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy 8 But you will receive power when the Holy

Spirit comes on you; and you will be my Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Discussion Question:Discussion Question: What kind of kingdom What kind of kingdom

do you think that the do you think that the Apostles were thinking Apostles were thinking

that Jesus would restore that Jesus would restore (Acts 1:6)(Acts 1:6)? ?

THE QUESTIONTHE QUESTIONTHE QUESTIONTHE QUESTION

The Golden Dome is where Herod’s Temple once stood.

Most Jews of this time - and the Apostles Most Jews of this time - and the Apostles were no different - had the idea that the were no different - had the idea that the coming kingdom announced by John the coming kingdom announced by John the

Baptizer and by Jesus was a revival of Baptizer and by Jesus was a revival of the earthly kingdom of David and the earthly kingdom of David and

Solomon in the land of Israel. Solomon in the land of Israel. They believed the coming Messiah would They believed the coming Messiah would

lead an earthly army to defeat their lead an earthly army to defeat their oppressors and restore Israel’s oppressors and restore Israel’s

independence.independence.

Most Jews of this time - and the Apostles Most Jews of this time - and the Apostles were no different - had the idea that the were no different - had the idea that the coming kingdom announced by John the coming kingdom announced by John the

Baptizer and by Jesus was a revival of Baptizer and by Jesus was a revival of the earthly kingdom of David and the earthly kingdom of David and

Solomon in the land of Israel. Solomon in the land of Israel. They believed the coming Messiah would They believed the coming Messiah would

lead an earthly army to defeat their lead an earthly army to defeat their oppressors and restore Israel’s oppressors and restore Israel’s

independence.independence.

THE NATURE OF THE THE NATURE OF THE KINGDOMKINGDOM

Jesus had told Pilate that He, Jesus, was a Jesus had told Pilate that He, Jesus, was a king. But He said His kingdom was not of king. But He said His kingdom was not of this world. He said if it were, His servants this world. He said if it were, His servants

would fight to defend Him would fight to defend Him (John 18:33-37). (John 18:33-37). The Messianic Kingdom is now and always The Messianic Kingdom is now and always

will be a spiritual kingdom.will be a spiritual kingdom. Evidently Jesus did not want to take time to Evidently Jesus did not want to take time to

explain this difficult concept. They would explain this difficult concept. They would learn the truth about this soon enough.learn the truth about this soon enough.

Jesus did not answer the question Jesus did not answer the question directly, I think, because it would have directly, I think, because it would have been hard for them to understand. His been hard for them to understand. His

explanation would necessarily have been explanation would necessarily have been long and detailed. They had more long and detailed. They had more

important and immediate things to be important and immediate things to be concerned about at the moment.concerned about at the moment.

The Jews right now do have their land The Jews right now do have their land back, or most of what they had in Jesus’ back, or most of what they had in Jesus’ day. They have their own independent day. They have their own independent

government. But I do not think the Bible government. But I do not think the Bible teaches that God has any special spiritual teaches that God has any special spiritual

role for the nation of Israel today. role for the nation of Israel today.

Jesus did not answer the question Jesus did not answer the question directly, I think, because it would have directly, I think, because it would have been hard for them to understand. His been hard for them to understand. His

explanation would necessarily have been explanation would necessarily have been long and detailed. They had more long and detailed. They had more

important and immediate things to be important and immediate things to be concerned about at the moment.concerned about at the moment.

The Jews right now do have their land The Jews right now do have their land back, or most of what they had in Jesus’ back, or most of what they had in Jesus’ day. They have their own independent day. They have their own independent

government. But I do not think the Bible government. But I do not think the Bible teaches that God has any special spiritual teaches that God has any special spiritual

role for the nation of Israel today. role for the nation of Israel today.

A nation has never been saved as a nation A nation has never been saved as a nation in the sense of having a blanket gift of in the sense of having a blanket gift of

eternal life for all its citizens. That eternal life for all its citizens. That privilege belongs to the spiritual Israel of privilege belongs to the spiritual Israel of God which is the Church. That is God’s God which is the Church. That is God’s

Holy Nation and Kingdom today. Holy Nation and Kingdom today. Salvation was is and always will be an Salvation was is and always will be an

individual matter. individual matter. No Jew will ever be saved now or ever on No Jew will ever be saved now or ever on

any condition other than the same any condition other than the same conditions on which any Gentile is saved.conditions on which any Gentile is saved.

A nation has never been saved as a nation A nation has never been saved as a nation in the sense of having a blanket gift of in the sense of having a blanket gift of

eternal life for all its citizens. That eternal life for all its citizens. That privilege belongs to the spiritual Israel of privilege belongs to the spiritual Israel of God which is the Church. That is God’s God which is the Church. That is God’s

Holy Nation and Kingdom today. Holy Nation and Kingdom today. Salvation was is and always will be an Salvation was is and always will be an

individual matter. individual matter. No Jew will ever be saved now or ever on No Jew will ever be saved now or ever on

any condition other than the same any condition other than the same conditions on which any Gentile is saved.conditions on which any Gentile is saved.

KINGDOM STILL FUTURE:KINGDOM STILL FUTURE:

Isaiah 2:2-4 Isaiah 2:2-4 predicted predicted KINGDOMKINGDOM to be to be established in the established in the LAST DAYSLAST DAYS

Daniel 2Daniel 2 predicted predicted KINGDOMKINGDOM to be to be established in the established in the DAYS of ROMAN DAYS of ROMAN

EMPIREEMPIRE

They were still looking for a physical not They were still looking for a physical not spiritual kingdom spiritual kingdom (Matthew 20:20-21) (Matthew 20:20-21)

Also this verse shows that the Also this verse shows that the KINGDOMKINGDOM had not yet come had not yet come (Mark 9:1)(Mark 9:1)

KINGDOM STILL FUTURE:KINGDOM STILL FUTURE:

Mark 3:2; Matthew 4:17Mark 3:2; Matthew 4:17 KINGDOMKINGDOM at HANDat HAND

Matthew 16:16-18Matthew 16:16-18; ; I WILL I WILL buildbuild my church – my church –FUTURE FUTURE

TENSE TENSE then refers to the then refers to the KEYS OF THE KINGDOMKEYS OF THE KINGDOM

KINGDOM STILL FUTURE:KINGDOM STILL FUTURE: Mark 15:43 Mark 15:43 Joseph of Joseph of

Aramathea still waiting for the Aramathea still waiting for the Kingdom Kingdom AFTER the AFTER the

RESURRECTIONRESURRECTION Back here in Back here in Acts 1:6Acts 1:6; ; THEY THEY

are STILL WAITINGare STILL WAITING

KINGDOM STILL FUTURE:KINGDOM STILL FUTURE: Some claim that the Some claim that the CHURCHCHURCH oror KINGDOMKINGDOM was established by was established by

John the BaptiserJohn the Baptiser All these verses make it plain All these verses make it plain that the that the church or kingdom church or kingdom was was not established until after John’s not established until after John’s

deathdeath It was not established until after It was not established until after

Jesus death Hebrews 9:15-17;Jesus death Hebrews 9:15-17;

Discussion Question:Discussion Question: Why do you think that Jesus Why do you think that Jesus

didn’t say didn’t say whenwhen (Acts 1:7)(Acts 1:7)? ? Why do you think that Jesus Why do you think that Jesus

didn’t stop and explain the didn’t stop and explain the spiritual kingdomspiritual kingdom to the to the

Apostles?Apostles?

Some have said that this verse is the Some have said that this verse is the summary of the book of Acts:summary of the book of Acts:

““8 But you will receive power 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on when the Holy Spirit comes on

you; and you; and you will be my you will be my witnesseswitnesses in in JerusalemJerusalem, and in , and in all all JudeaJudea and and SamariaSamaria, and to , and to

the the ends of the earthends of the earth." ." Acts 1:8Acts 1:8

Jesus said to the ApostlesJesus said to the Apostles

YOUYOU shall receive shall receive POWERPOWER

When When Holy SpiritHoly Spirit came came


YOUYOU shall be shall be MYMY WITNESSESWITNESSES

Where? Where?

Jerusalem, Judea Samaria, Jerusalem, Judea Samaria, ends of the earthends of the earth

Jesus said to the ApostlesJesus said to the ApostlesYOUYOU shall receive shall receive POWERPOWEREnabling power or abilityEnabling power or ability

To work miracles therefore To work miracles therefore carry out the great carry out the great

commission which Christ commission which Christ entrusted to thementrusted to them



Ability toAbility to

REVEAL GODS WORDREVEAL GODS WORD

John 14 to 16John 14 to 16



Ability toAbility to

CONFIRM GODS WORDCONFIRM GODS WORD

By MIRACLESBy MIRACLES

Mk 16:17ff Hebrews 2:4Mk 16:17ff Hebrews 2:4

2 Corinthians 2:122 Corinthians 2:12



JesusJesus said this wouldsaid this would happen happen to them to them when thewhen the HOLY HOLY SPIRITSPIRIT came upon themcame upon them

Jesus said to the ApostlesJesus said to the ApostlesYOUYOU shall receive shall receive POWERPOWER

ThisThis POWERPOWER would be a would be a KEY element in KEY element in

ESTABLISHING Christ’s ESTABLISHING Christ’s Kingdom Mark 9:1;Kingdom Mark 9:1;

SUMMARY SUMMARY

Jesus used the term Jesus used the term KINGDOMKINGDOM and and

CHURCHCHURCH to refer to the to refer to the same bodysame body

Matthew 16:16-18Matthew 16:16-18

SUMMARYSUMMARY

TheThe KINGDOMKINGDOM oror CHURCHCHURCH wouldwould be be

established with established with POWER POWER Mark 9:1Mark 9:1;;

SUMMARY SUMMARY

ThatThat POWERPOWER would be would be received by the Apostles received by the Apostles

WHENWHEN the the HOLY HOLY SPIRIT SPIRIT came upon themcame upon them

Acts 1:8;Acts 1:8;

SUMMARYSUMMARY So we see So we see that that the that that the

KINGDOMKINGDOM or or CHURCHCHURCH would come with would come with POWER POWER and and the the POWERPOWER would be received would be received

by the Apostles by the Apostles WHENWHEN the the HOLY SPIRIT HOLY SPIRIT came upon came upon

themthem

SUMMARYSUMMARY Therefore we Therefore we KNOWKNOW that that

the the KINGDOM or KINGDOM or CHURCHCHURCH was was establishedestablished when the when the HOLY SPIRIT HOLY SPIRIT

Came upon the ApostlesCame upon the Apostles of of Christ Christ Acts 2:4-48Acts 2:4-48;;


YOUYOU shall be shall be MYMY WITNESSES Acts 1:8WITNESSES Acts 1:8

They had to have They had to have SEENSEEN something and be willing tosomething and be willing to

CONFIRMCONFIRM what they had seen what they had seen Also Acts 1:22;Also Acts 1:22;

Jesus said to the ApostlesJesus said to the ApostlesYOUYOU shall be shall be MYMY WITNESSES WITNESSES

Acts 1:8Acts 1:8Remember that Jesus had promised Remember that Jesus had promised

to them that the to them that the HOLY SPIRITHOLY SPIRIT would bring to their would bring to their remembrance remembrance ALLALL that Jesus had that Jesus had said and taught said and taught

them them John 14:26; 15:26-27John 14:26; 15:26-27


YOUYOU shall be shall be MYMY WITNESSES WITNESSES Acts 1:8Acts 1:8

InIn Acts 2:14Acts 2:14; we see the ; we see the apostles apostles begin tobegin to testifytestify andand witnesswitness on the on the basis of basis of their personal observationtheir personal observation

of what Jesusof what Jesus DIDDID and Jesus and Jesus TAUGHTTAUGHT


YOUYOU shall be shall be MYMY WITNESSES Acts 1:8WITNESSES Acts 1:8

It is interesting to note that the It is interesting to note that the word word witnesswitness is the basis of the is the basis of the

word of word of MARTYRMARTYR


YOUYOU shall be shall be MYMY WITNESSES Acts 1:8;WITNESSES Acts 1:8;

Jerusalem, Judea Samaria, Jerusalem, Judea Samaria, ends of the earthends of the earth

Discussion Discussion Question:Question:

Is the command to “Go Is the command to “Go into all the world” for us into all the world” for us

today today (Mark 16:15 (Mark 16:15 Matthew 18:19)Matthew 18:19)??

Scripture:Scripture: ““19 Therefore go and make disciples of 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy the Father and of the Son and of the Holy

Spirit, 20 and Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey teaching them to obey everything I have commanded youeverything I have commanded you.” .”

Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)Matthew 28:19-20 (NIV)


GoGo intointo ALLALL thethe WORLDWORLD

Matthew 28:28-29; Mark 16:16-Matthew 28:28-29; Mark 16:16-17;17;

Was the Was the GENERALGENERAL CommandCommand

Jesus said to the ApostlesJesus said to the ApostlesYOUYOU shall be shall be MYMY

WITNESSES Acts 1:8;WITNESSES Acts 1:8;Jerusalem, Judea Samaria, ends Jerusalem, Judea Samaria, ends

of the earthof the earthIs the more Is the more SPECIFICSPECIFIC

commandcommand


Remember the outlineRemember the outline

Chapters 1 to 7 Chapters 1 to 7 JerusalemJerusalem

Chapters 8 to 12 Chapters 8 to 12 Judea SamariaJudea Samaria

Chapters 13 to 28 Chapters 13 to 28

To the ends of the earthTo the ends of the earth

The Apostles, and through them the church, The Apostles, and through them the church, receives their “marching orders.”receives their “marching orders.”

The promised kingdom will come in a few The promised kingdom will come in a few days with the power of the Holy Spirit as days with the power of the Holy Spirit as

Jesus promised in Jesus promised in Mark 9:1 Mark 9:1 and repeated in and repeated in this this first chapter of Actsfirst chapter of Acts..

God’s kingdom, also called “the Kingdom God’s kingdom, also called “the Kingdom of Heaven,” will soon become a spiritual of Heaven,” will soon become a spiritual nation composed of people from all races nation composed of people from all races

and nationalities.and nationalities.

The Apostles, and through them the church, The Apostles, and through them the church, receives their “marching orders.”receives their “marching orders.”

The promised kingdom will come in a few The promised kingdom will come in a few days with the power of the Holy Spirit as days with the power of the Holy Spirit as

Jesus promised in Jesus promised in Mark 9:1 Mark 9:1 and repeated in and repeated in this this first chapter of Actsfirst chapter of Acts..

God’s kingdom, also called “the Kingdom God’s kingdom, also called “the Kingdom of Heaven,” will soon become a spiritual of Heaven,” will soon become a spiritual nation composed of people from all races nation composed of people from all races

and nationalities.and nationalities.

REVIEW of Acts 1:1 to 1:8;REVIEW of Acts 1:1 to 1:8;

v3 v3 Jesus gave infallible proof Jesus gave infallible proof of His resurrection by many of His resurrection by many

appearance among His appearance among His followers over 40 daysfollowers over 40 days

REVIEW of Acts 1:1 to REVIEW of Acts 1:1 to 1:8;1:8;

Jesus wasJesus was SEENSEEN by by themthem

Jesus was Jesus was HEARDHEARD by by themthem speaking about the speaking about the

kingdomkingdom


v4v4 Jesus told the Apostles Jesus told the Apostles to wait in Jerusalem until to wait in Jerusalem until

they received the they received the PROMISEPROMISE of the Father of the Father


v5v5 Jesus said the Jesus said the PROMISEPROMISE would would be be FULFILLEDFULFILLED in the in the NEARNEAR

future future

whenwhen the the APOSTLESAPOSTLES would be would be BAPTISEDBAPTISED with the with the HOLY HOLY

SPIRITSPIRIT


v6v6 The The ApostlesApostles asked Jesus if asked Jesus if He would He would RESTORERESTORE the the KINGDOMKINGDOM to to ISRAEL ISRAEL at at

that timethat time


v7v7 Jesus said that they Jesus said that they did did NOTNOT need to need to

KNOWKNOW that answer that answer


v8v8 Jesus told them Jesus told them FOURFOUR things they things they could could

KNOW neededKNOW needed to to KNOWKNOW


1) THEY1) THEY would receive would receive POWERPOWER

That That POWERPOWER would be would be receivedreceived when the when the HOLY HOLY SPIRITSPIRIT came came UPON themUPON them


2) THEY2) THEY then would be HIS then would be HIS WITNESSESWITNESSES

3)THEY3)THEY would begin in would begin in JERUSALEM JERUSALEM then to then to

SAMARIASAMARIA4) 4) then to thethen to the ENDS of the earth.ENDS of the earth.

Someone has said that the verse does Someone has said that the verse does not say “He that is not baptized will be not say “He that is not baptized will be condemned”. If I were to say to you he condemned”. If I were to say to you he that eats and digests will be nourished I that eats and digests will be nourished I wouldn’t have to say he that does not wouldn’t have to say he that does not

digest is not nourished if I already said digest is not nourished if I already said he that has not eaten is not nourished. he that has not eaten is not nourished. You can’t digest if you haven’t eaten.You can’t digest if you haven’t eaten.

Mark 16:16

““17 Even so faith, if it hath not 17 Even so faith, if it hath not works, is dead, being alone.” works, is dead, being alone.” James James

2:172:17 ““19 Thou believest that there is one 19 Thou believest that there is one

God; thou doest well: the devils also God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble.” believe, and tremble.” James 2:19 James 2:19

Belief by Itself is Not Enough!Belief by Itself is Not Enough!

Baptism is Tied to Salvation:Baptism is Tied to Salvation: ““38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, 38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent,

and be baptized every one of you in the and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins,” sins,” Acts 2:38Acts 2:38

““21 and this water symbolizes baptism 21 and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also-- not the removal that now saves you also-- not the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a of dirt from the body but the pledge of a good conscience towards God.” good conscience towards God.” 1 Peter 1 Peter 3:21 3:21 (NIV)(NIV)

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: The signs were for confirmation, The signs were for confirmation,

not so that the whole world could not so that the whole world could be saved from sickness, etc. If the be saved from sickness, etc. If the purpose of miracles was purpose of miracles was intrinsically to save the sick and intrinsically to save the sick and feed the hungry then overall they feed the hungry then overall they were a failure for many more were a failure for many more were and are sick. were and are sick.

Discussion Question:Discussion Question:

Does Does Mark 16:18 Mark 16:18 mean mean that we should pick up that we should pick up snakes and drink poison snakes and drink poison as a religious practice? as a religious practice?

““6 "If you are the Son of God," he 6 "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is said, "throw yourself down. For it is

written: "`He will command his angels written: "`He will command his angels concerning you, and they will lift you concerning you, and they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.'" 7 strike your foot against a stone.'" 7

Jesus answered him, "It is also Jesus answered him, "It is also written: `Do not put the Lord your written: `Do not put the Lord your God to the test.'" God to the test.'" Matthew 4:6-8 Matthew 4:6-8

(NIV)(NIV)

All the things mentioned in Mark 16:17-20 All the things mentioned in Mark 16:17-20 were fulfilled in the book of Acts except the were fulfilled in the book of Acts except the

drinking of poison. The following verses drinking of poison. The following verses show the fulfillment of this prophecy:show the fulfillment of this prophecy:

Driving out demons: Driving out demons: Acts 16:16-18Acts 16:16-18 Speak in new tongues: Speak in new tongues: Acts 2:4+5Acts 2:4+5 Pick up snakes and not be harmed: Pick up snakes and not be harmed: Acts Acts

28:3-528:3-5 Drink deadly poison:Drink deadly poison: Make sick well: Make sick well: Acts 28:8Acts 28:8

The life these now possess,The life these now possess,

A joy that will not cease,A joy that will not cease,

Is secure in Him who isIs secure in Him who is

Called “The Prince of PeaceCalled “The Prince of Peace.”.”

All citizens of heaven,

They are not of this earth.

Transferred out of darkness,

They passed through the new birth.

All citizens of heaven,

They are not of this earth.

Transferred out of darkness,

They passed through the new birth.

By grace their sins forgiven,By grace their sins forgiven,

In Jesus they have restIn Jesus they have rest..

For they own all God’s promisesFor they own all God’s promises..

And are forever blest.And are forever blest.

By grace their sins forgiven,By grace their sins forgiven,

In Jesus they have restIn Jesus they have rest..

For they own all God’s promisesFor they own all God’s promises..

And are forever blest.And are forever blest.

The Church is that Great KingdomThe Church is that Great Kingdom,,

On Zion’s holy mountOn Zion’s holy mount,,

Eating from the Tree of LifeEating from the Tree of Life

And drinking from God’s fountAnd drinking from God’s fount..

The Church is that Great KingdomThe Church is that Great Kingdom,,

On Zion’s holy mountOn Zion’s holy mount,,

Eating from the Tree of LifeEating from the Tree of Life

And drinking from God’s fountAnd drinking from God’s fount..

Living stones in God’s Great TempleLiving stones in God’s Great Temple ,,

And built upon he RockAnd built upon he Rock,,

Have Jesus as their ShepherdHave Jesus as their Shepherd;;

They’re His beloved flock.They’re His beloved flock.

Living stones in God’s Great TempleLiving stones in God’s Great Temple ,,

And built upon he RockAnd built upon he Rock,,

Have Jesus as their ShepherdHave Jesus as their Shepherd;;

They’re His beloved flock.They’re His beloved flock.

God’s plan for all the ages,God’s plan for all the ages,

Accomplished in His Son,Accomplished in His Son,

Saving to the uttermost,Saving to the uttermost,

He need not lose a one.He need not lose a one.

God’s plan for all the ages,God’s plan for all the ages,

Accomplished in His Son,Accomplished in His Son,

Saving to the uttermost,Saving to the uttermost,

He need not lose a one.He need not lose a one.

Come join us in that kingdom,Come join us in that kingdom,

You’ll be forever blessed.You’ll be forever blessed.

You’ll feel secure, not anxious,You’ll feel secure, not anxious,

And have eternal rest.And have eternal rest.

Come join us in that kingdom,Come join us in that kingdom,

You’ll be forever blessed.You’ll be forever blessed.

You’ll feel secure, not anxious,You’ll feel secure, not anxious,

And have eternal rest.And have eternal rest.

The EndThe Endofof Acts 1:6-8; Acts 1:6-8;

The EndThe Endofof Acts 1:6-8; Acts 1:6-8;

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