Acts chapter 1

• Acts 1:1 – This gives strong evidence that Luke is the writer of both Luke and Acts. “Teaching” is a recurring theme in Acts.
• Acts 1:2 – “Apostle” can sometimes be used generically as a messenger, but here refers to the twelve apostles specifically.
• Acts 1:3 – This allows the apostles to serve as true witnesses of Jesus. They saw his life, death, resurrection, and ascension.
  • Matthew 27:62-66 – Some tried to argue that Jesus’ body was stolen and not resurrected, but it was well guarded.
  • Luke 24:36-40 – The apostles saw Jesus after the resurrection.
  • Luke 24:49
• Acts 1:5 – The apostles would be given tremendous power by the Holy Spirit. Note that “you” here is referring to the apostles – it was not directed at all Christians.
• Acts 1:6 – The apostles were still expecting an earthly kingdom!
  • Luke 24:45 – The Holy Spirit would help them understand what had happened.
• Acts 1:9 – The apostles watched as Jesus ascended into heaven. See John 14:19-21.
• Acts 1:16 – David prophesied about the fall of Judas. See Acts 1:20.
• Acts 1:21-22 – There were specific requirements for the apostles. The man who replaced Judas also had to have the same requirements.