Title After the Resurrection/Acts 1:1-5
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After the Resurrection/Acts 1:1-5
Luke wrote two books to Theophilus. The first writing (that is, the Gospel of Luke) says,
From the beginning of his teaching, he commanded his chosen apostles by the Holy Spirit, and was it the day he ascended into heaven?
the will of the world", and in this text (ie, Acts), Jesus through his disciples
Recorded work.
The book of Acts is an unfinished book. 28:31 says, “Preaching the kingdom of God with boldness, the Lord Jesus
They taught them about Christ, but no one forbade them.”
The Holy Spirit, who worked with power in Jesus when Jesus was present (Acts 10:38), after the ascension of Jesus
is a book that records how He works with power in the disciples. So the book of Acts
It is also called ‘Acts of the Holy Spirit’.
Jesus did not ascend to heaven immediately after his resurrection. He was on this earth for 40 days and did his last ministry.
You did. This 40-day period is recorded only here. During this period, the Lord
Ministry is of great significance. Today, the Sunday after Easter, we will learn what the risen Jesus
Let's see what He has done and what He has commanded us to do.
1. Jesus testified of the resurrection.
There are many eyewitnesses of the Resurrection recorded in the Bible. At the dawn of Easter, Magdala went up the mountain first.
There are Mary, Joanna, and Mary the mother of James (Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-11, Luke 24:10, John
20:14-18). Among them, Mary Magdalene met the resurrected Lord (Mark 16:9), and the Gospels clearly
Although there is no record, Paul said that Peter was also the first eyewitness (1 Corinthians 15:5). That afternoon M.
To the two disciples on their way to Mao (Mark 16:12, Luke 24:36-43), in the evening where the ten disciples gathered (Luke 24:36-43).
24:34-54, John 20:19-23, Mark 16:14-18) Appeared and touched his own body with flesh and bones.
He also ate pieces of fish to reassure the disciples who thought they were spirits (Luke).
24:36-43). And 8 days later, he appeared to Thomas, who did not believe (John 20:26-29), and a few days later
He appeared to the disciples fishing in the Sea of Galilee (John 21:1-23). After that, more than 500 brothers
He appeared to him at one time, and later to James and Paul (1 Corinthians 15:4-8).
This was done after the resurrection to make sure the disciples believed that Jesus was resurrected.
It was my first job. It is not known from the beginning that Jesus would rise from the dead three days after he died on the cross.
Lee informed me. “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John
2:19-22), but the sign of Jonah who came out of the belly of a fish after three days
(Matthew 12:39-40, 16:4) indirectly foretold the death and resurrection of Jesus on the cross.
it is god However, there are times when you have said it directly. After Peter's confession of faith (Mt.
16:21) I, in Galilee after the Transfiguration event (Mt 17:22-23), and just before entering Jerusalem (Matt.
20:17-19) Jesus Himself said that He would die on the cross and rise on the third day.
is.
Unfortunately, however, the disciples were not sure of this resurrection (Luke 24:25-26). Therefore, just
When Jesus died on the cross, hated and ridiculed by many, they were afraid.
He went in and hid (John 20:19). Jesus feared in unbelief
He made them bold witnesses by clearly demonstrating his resurrection to the Dunn disciples (Acts).
2:32, 3:15).
We must have the same clear evidence of the resurrection. Wealth heard only through rumors
Not only the news, but the resurrection Lord, my soul is resurrected, my faith is resurrected,
You must also experience the resurrection of the bow so that you can speak boldly. Also, the resurrection was unbelievable.
Just as the prophecy came to reality and came true, believe that the promise of the second coming will also come true
We'll have to wait.
2. Jesus preached the kingdom of God.
Until this time, the idea of the kingdom of God that had been rooted in the Jews was largely worldly and political
it was So, seeing the miracles of the five fish, they caught Jesus and forced
They wanted to make him king (John 6:14-15), and the Lord's brothers said that Jesus did not stay in this country
He encouraged them to go up to Jerusalem and show it to the world (John 7:3-4). The Lord's disciples
The same is true. The mother of James and John brought their two sons and said, "These two my sons,
command one to sit at your right hand and the other at your left in the kingdom of God” (Matthew 20:21).
I did. And when the other disciples heard this, they were indignant.
Not only that. When Jesus finally entered Jerusalem on a donkey, the people
Now, wondering if a new kingdom is coming, I spread my cloak on the road, waved palm branches and followed him, saying,
Blessed be I, son of David.” (Matthew 21:9)
He cried out to be nailed to the wall. They were there in the trial of Jesus and the crucifixion.
He was charged with pretending to be the king of great men. "What kind of king of the Jews are you like?"
laughed and ridiculed. In this way, the Roman government, the people, and even the disciples, Jesus
He knew how to defeat the Roman Empire and restore the nation of Israel as the earthly and political Messiah.
It was. So when the Lord was resurrected, "Are you at this time that you are restoring the kingdom of Israel?" (Acts)
1:6) and asked.
But the kingdom of God that Jesus taught is spiritual Israel. In other words, believers
This is the eternal kingdom of God to occupy. This is the kingdom of God that has already been realized. What is 'country'
It is not a concept of any region or place. Concept of rule and domination. where is the kingdom of god
It doesn't matter if it's built or not. Satan's reign is replaced by God's, and Satan reigns
The kingdom of God is when the life that was received and served as a slave comes under the rule of the Lord.
So the Lord said, “The kingdom of God does not come with sight; it is here and there.
The kingdom of God is within you” (Matthew 17:21).
① is the realm of God's power. ② This is the realm of righteousness. ③ God-given blessed state
area.
Has the kingdom of God been established within you? Receive the power of God and become righteous
Are you living and enjoying the blessings God has given you? This is only the reign and reign of Almighty God
This can only be realized when receiving
3. Jesus commanded.
Here Jesus gave three commands. ①Do not leave Jerusalem ②As I have heard
Wait for the promise of the Father ③ You will be baptized with the Holy Spirit in a few days.
will be Now let's take a look at each one.
First, he told them not to leave Jerusalem. Even after the Lord left, this excuse
It is to gather in one place and build up the training of faith, rather than being scattered as excuses. no matter how good
Just as even firewood burns out when it is taken out, even a believer with good faith does not scatter.
Otherwise, you will only be weaker. Therefore, we must strive to gather in a place where we receive grace (Hebrews 10:23-25).
Gather in Jerusalem. It is the place where the Holy Spirit will come in the future. together in this place
You will receive grace and power just by sitting down.
After that, the promised Holy Spirit will come. Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit
This has already been said several times (John 14:16-18, 25-26, 15:26-27, 16:7-13). now that day
Because this is near, he is telling us to long for more and wait eagerly. Longing for the Holy Spirit to come
They were devoted to tongue prayer (verse 14).
And in a few days he will be baptized with the Holy Spirit. John's baptism with water (Matthew 3:11) was a sin
If it is an outward ceremony that represents the washing of
tells history.
The preaching of the gospel is not done by people. It is made possible by the work of the Holy Spirit.
So Jesus told his disciples not to leave Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit promised by God.
(1:4), and when this Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will receive power, and from Jerusalem to Judea and
He said that he would be a witness in Samaria and to the ends of the earth.
Waiting for that day requires patience. But that means not so far in the future.
All. Faith requires this kind of patience. There are two reasons that this kind of patience is necessary to receive grace.
nothing to say.
4. Jesus gave me a new interest.
Up to this point, the concern of all the people, including the disciples, was the liberation of Israel. they are jesus
Did you know that Christ was the political Messiah who would liberate Israel and cheered in anticipation?
All. However, he was greatly disappointed when he was brutally killed. But Jesus is resurrected
you said The disciples must have thought, 'Isn't this the right time?' So the Lord said to Israel
At this time will He be restored?” (verse 6).
But what did Jesus answer? “The times and seasons the Father has set in his own authority.
It is not for you to know."
It refers to a specific time that is not clear. That is, how much time is left, how many years, months, and days
You are saying that this is not important. That day will always be there
because it wins. Still, many people are still interested in the time and deadline. to come again
When, when we receive answers to prayer, when we become rich, when we pass... … . But then in the sight of God
It is always done at the best time and at the most necessary time. Therefore, our real interest
It is not these things that we live for, but what we have to do until then, namely, to be witnesses (Matthew 28:18-20).
All.
Also, "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be witnesses." You did. Yes
If you do not leave Rusalem and long for it, the Holy Spirit will come on all those waiting as promised
All. And when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will receive power. It's hard when you try to work on your own
It is difficult, but when the Holy Spirit works the power, it will not be difficult and you will be overflowing with joy and refreshment. this
Those who are empowered cannot stand still. From Jerusalem to Judea, to Samaria, to the ends of the earth
will be a witness. The book of Acts is a book that shows how these words are fulfilled. increase
Seal (Greek: martus) also means martyr (Acts 22:20, Rev 17:6). Witnesses are not prepared for martyrdom
It cannot be. If we are ready to give our lives for the Lord as witnesses, that
It was because I was able to have certainty by hearing, seeing, and touching (1 John 1:1). we clearly see and hear
How do you not convey the good news?
Where are your interests? Thinking about why you left me on this earth
do you have this? Because I still have a mission left to me. Those who have completed their mission
I am taking you And rest in the arms of the Lord. But a person who has forgotten his mission
Ram is also taking you. Because you don't have to leave it to the world. You go back after your mission
Do you want time? Or do you want to be called by God because you are not fulfilling your mission?
how? May you become a saint who faithfully carries out the mission entrusted to you by God and returns to the presence of the Lord.
Congratulations.