The Central Union Church of Christ

Waiting in

JerusalemActs 1:12-26

Luke 24:47 47 and repentance and forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Acts 1:8 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

Relationships were Strengthened (12-14)

They Waited with Others

They Prayed and Praised God

They Stayed United

A Replacement was Selected (15-26)

Matthew 19:28 (NIV) 28 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

Luke 22:28-30 (NIV) 28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

A Replacement was Selected (15-26)

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We should be waiting with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

We should be worshipping while we wait.

We should be waiting closely bonded together in unity.

We should learn the lesson of Judas.