Acts 1 The Promise of the Spirit vv 18 Luke connects this to his first book vv 12 Jesus gives instructions to the Apostles after his resurrection vv 38 The Ascension vv 911 Jesus taken up out of their sight ID: 770321
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Acts 1 The Promise of the Spirit (vv. 1-8)Luke connects this to his first book (vv. 1-2)Jesus gives instructions to the Apostles after his resurrection (vv. 3-8)The Ascension (vv. 9-11)Jesus taken up out of their sight (v. 9)The promise of his return (vv. 10-11)The Appointment of Matthias (vv. 12-26)Prayer in the upper room in Jerusalem (vv. 12-14)Peter speaks concerning Judas and selecting a new apostle (vv. 15-22)They chose Matthias (vv. 23-26) Preparing the ApostlesFor Their Work Preparing to fulfill the great commission Next chapter – first gospel sermon This chapter is about preparation for the apostles
The Promise of the Spirit (vv. 1-8)Luke connects this to his first book (vv. 1-2)Jesus gives instructions to the Apostles after his resurrection (vv. 3-8)The Ascension (vv. 9-11)Jesus taken up out of their sight (v. 9)The promise of his return (vv. 10-11)The Appointment of Matthias (vv. 12-26)Prayer in the upper room in Jerusalem (vv. 12-14)Peter speaks concerning Judas and selecting a new apostle (vv. 15-22)They chose Matthias (vv. 23-26) Preparing the ApostlesFor Their WorkActs 1 Presented them with proof of his resurrection (v. 3) Taught them about the kingdom of God (v. 3) Addressed their misunderstanding (vv. 6-7) Promised the Holy Spirit to guide / empower them (v. 8) Gave them a task (v. 8) Appointed more help (vv. 15-26)
Preparing to do the Lord’s Work Acts 1
God’s Work Requires Preparation If the Apostles (guided by the Spirit) needed preparation – so do we.Proper Preparation Prevents Poor PerformanceI.
Matthew 25:1-13 Five WiseVirginsFive FoolishVirgins Prepared Unprepared The Need For Preparation
People attempt to do many things without proper preparation! Not ready Task is not well done Quality is lacking Possibly utterly fail!God’s People Need To Be Prepared For Many Things
God’s Work Requires Preparation I.For JudgmentJudgment day is comingJohn 12:482 Cor. 5:10We don’t know when (Matt. 25:13) Preparation must be made earlyMatt. 25:1-131 Thess. 5:1-8
God’s Work Requires Preparation I.For JudgmentTo Become a ChristianBecoming a Christian involves a serious changeNow walk a new & different life (Rom. 6:3-4)We now strive to please God (Gal. 2:20) Becoming a Christian involves commitmentsSuppress my will to yield to His (Mark 8:34)To put God first (Matt. 6:33)To say no to some things (Titus 2:11-12)To engage in worship (Acts 2:42)
God’s Work Requires Preparation I.For JudgmentTo Become a ChristianFor MarriagePermanence of marriage – taken serious (Matt. 19:4-6)Responsibilities must be understood & keptLove mate (Eph. 5:25-ff; Titus 2:4-5) Support family (1 Tim. 5:8)Lead with understanding (1 Pet. 3:7)Submit with respect (1 Pet. 3:1-6)Honor the conjugal rights (1 Cor. 7:2-5)Communicate (1 Pet. 3:7; Eph. 5:33)
God’s Work Requires Preparation I.For JudgmentTo Become a ChristianFor MarriageFor Raising ChildrenTo set example (Ezek. 16:44)To set goals (Luke 1:66) To teach them (Deut. 6:6-7)To correct (Prov. 22:15)
God’s Work Requires Preparation I.For JudgmentTo Become a ChristianFor MarriageFor Raising ChildrenTeachingIn time should develop some ability Heb. 5:12-142 Tim. 2:2Teachers must be preparedStudy – know what teaching (1 Tim. 4:13)Sure handling word right (2 Tim. 2:15)Are you giving the sense (Neh. 8:7-8)?
God’s Work Requires Preparation I.For JudgmentTo Become a ChristianFor MarriageFor Raising ChildrenTeachingEldership Responsibility of elders is serious – requires preparation (Heb. 13:7, 17)Qualifications take time to develop (1 Tim. 3:1-7)Leadership skills do not suddenly appearAre you working toward being a wise & skilled leader in the future?
How to Prepare Acts 1How did the Lord prepare the Apostles?Same principles will prepare ourselves & othersII.
II. How to PrepareCareful Look at All the Data (v. 3)Jesus gave many proofs of his resurrectionTo prepare for the Lord’s work – look at all the dataLord’s instructions for the task at hand (Col. 4:12)Wise counsel (Prov. 15:22; 24:6)
II. How to PrepareCareful Look at All the Data (v. 3)Taught about the Kingdom of God (v. 3)Christianity is more than being a good person & living moralMessage of the sermon on the mount (Matt.4:23) Theme of Ephesians (Eph. 5:31)Every task in the work of the Lord – relates to the kingdomIf don’t understand the kingdom of God – not prepared for the Lord’s work!
II. How to PrepareCareful Look at All the Data (v. 3)Taught about the Kingdom of God (v. 3)Correct Misunderstandings (vv. 6-7) Apostles still had a skewed view of kingdom Misunderstandings cause confusion / failureMisunderstandings lead in the wrong directionCommon Misunderstandings:Judgment – Long way off / accepted because I go to church Becoming a Christian – Too hard / all involves is baptism Marriage – Doesn’t require time & work Raising Children – spanking doesn’t work / will be Christians Teaching – Little study is required / I don’t need help Eldership – Qualifications require perfection / ignore them
II. How to PrepareCareful Look at All the Data (v. 3)Taught about the Kingdom of God (v. 3)Correct Misunderstandings (vv. 6-7) Don’t Worry about What Doesn’t Matter (v. 7)Told: for time being leave that matter to God – all need to know now – Holy Spirit is coming (v. 8)Jesus told Peter same thing (John 21:20-22)Things that don’t matter : How God will handle something - “Don’t whittle on God’s end of the stick” Things over which we have no control (Matt. 6:24-ff) How well / poor others are by comparison (2 Cor. 10:12)
II. How to PrepareCareful Look at All the Data (v. 3)Taught about the Kingdom of God (v. 3)Correct Misunderstandings (vv. 6-7) Don’t Worry about What Doesn’t Matter (v. 7)Have a Plan (v. 8)Jesus laid out a plan for spread of word Can’t accomplish much without a plan Set sights on eternal home (Heb. 11:26) How train children (Prov. 22:6) What teach & how (cf. Matt. 10:19) Qualifying to be a leader (1 Tim. 3:1-7) Work the plan (2 Cor. 8:11)
II. How to PrepareCareful Look at All the Data (v. 3)Taught about the Kingdom of God (v. 3)Correct Misunderstandings (vv. 6-7) Don’t Worry about What Doesn’t Matter (v. 7)Have a Plan (v. 8)Keep Focus on 2nd Coming (vv. 9-11) Promise of His return was not to be forgotten by the apostles Reminds us this life is temporary. Live in view of second coming (2 Pet.3:11)
II. How to PrepareCareful Look at All the Data (v. 3)Taught about the Kingdom of God (v. 3)Correct Misunderstandings (vv. 6-7) Don’t Worry about What Doesn’t Matter (v. 7)Have a Plan (v. 8)Keep Focus on 2 nd Coming (vv. 9-11) Spend Time in Prayer (v. 14) Before beginning their work – spent time in prayer Pray for wisdom (Jas. 1:5) Pray before important decisions (Luke 6:12) Pray for help and strength (Heb. 4:16)
II. How to PrepareCareful Look at All the Data (v. 3)Taught about the Kingdom of God (v. 3)Correct Misunderstandings (vv. 6-7) Don’t Worry about What Doesn’t Matter (v. 7)Have a Plan (v. 8)Keep Focus on 2 nd Coming (vv. 9-11) Spend Time in Prayer (v. 14) Be Sure that Those Who Do the Work are Qualified (vv. 15-26) New apostle had to meet qualifications Prepared when meet qualifications (teach, lead, etc.
Preparing to do the Lord’s Work God’s Work Requires PreparationHow to Prepare