
New Testament Fellowship
January 31, 2025 at 06:04 AM
Acts 1 in the King James Version (KJV) contains several key lessons:
1. The Promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-8) – Jesus promises the disciples that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them. This emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in empowering believers for mission and witness. The lesson here is that believers are not alone in their mission; they are empowered by the Holy Spirit to spread the Gospel.
2. The Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:9-11) – Jesus ascends into heaven in front of the disciples, and two angels remind them that He will return in the same way. This teaches the importance of the return of Christ and encourages believers to live in anticipation of His second coming, with hope and readiness.
3. The Apostles’ Obedience and Prayer (Acts 1:12-14) – After Jesus’ ascension, the disciples return to Jerusalem and devote themselves to prayer. The lesson here is the importance of prayer and unity in the life of the church, especially in moments of uncertainty or transition.
4. The Selection of Matthias (Acts 1:15-26) – The disciples choose Matthias to replace Judas as an apostle. This shows the importance of maintaining the integrity of the leadership of the church and the need for God’s guidance in making decisions.
Overall, the lesson of Acts 1 is about obedience, prayer, reliance on the Holy Spirit, and anticipation of Christ’s return while continuing the mission of spreading the Gospel.
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