Go Tell The Good News Lesson 2

1. Go Tell The Good NewsLesson 2 The Ascension of Jesus Matthias Chosen The Baptism of The Holy Spirit 3/9/2011 1

2. Placement of this study in the seventeen period series • Before the Flood • Flood • Scattering of the People • Patriarchs • Exodus • Wandering in the wilderness • Conquest of Canaan • Judges • United Kingdom 3/9/2011 2

3. Placement of this study in the seventeen period series • Divided Kingdom • Judah alone • Captivity • Return • Years of Silence • Life of Christ • Early Church • Letters to Christians 3/9/2011 3

4. Summary Of Acts 1 - Ascension of Jesus, Matthias Chosen 2 - Baptism of Holy Spirit, 1st Gospel Sermon, Church Begun 3 - Lame Man Healed at the Temple, Peter's Sermon 4 - Apostles Arrested – Released 5 - Ananias and Sapphira, Apostles Stand Trial, Beaten and Released 6 - Seven Chosen to Serve, Stephen Accused 7 - Stephen Martyred 8 – Church Scattered, Simon the Sorcerer, Ethiopian Eunuch 9 - Saul Converted, Dorcas Raised 3/9/2011 4

5. Summary Of Acts 10 - Cornelius Converted 11 – Peter Defends Conversion of Cornelius 12 – James Killed, Peter Imprisoned, Herod Dies 13 – 1st Journey Begins from Antioch of Syria 14 – 1st Journey Completed 15 – Council at Jerusalem, Paul and Silas Begin 2nd Journey 16 – 2nd Journey Continues, Philippian Jailor Obeys 17 – 2nd Journey Continues, Thessalonica and Athens 18 – Paul at Corinth, 3rd Journey Begins 19 – Uproar at Ephesus Over Goddess Diana 20 – Paul Preaches at Troas, Instructs Ephesian Elders 3/9/2011 5

6. Summary Of Acts 21 – Paul Arrested 22 – Defense to the Mob in Jerusalem 23 – Paul Tried in Jerusalem, Plot to Kill Paul 24 – Paul Before Felix 25 – Paul Before Festus, Appeals to Caesar 26 – Paul Before Agrippa 27 – Journey to Rome Begins, Shipwreck at Malta 28 – Paul Bitten by Snake, Arrives at Rome 3/9/2011 6

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8. Jesus Ascends to HeavenActs 1:1-12 • “Wait for the Promise of the Father,…” 1 The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach, 2 until the day in which He was taken up, after He through the Holy Spirit had given commandments to the apostles whom He had chosen, 3 to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, "which," He said, "you have heard from Me; 5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now." 6 Therefore, when they had come together, they asked Him, saying, "Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" 7 And He said to them, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority. 3/9/2011 8

9. Jesus Ascends to HeavenActs 1:1-12 • “Jesus… will so come in like manner…” 8But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth." 9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight. 10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel, 11 who also said, "Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven."12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day's journey. 3/9/2011 9

10. The Exaltation of JesusRevelation 5 • “...the Root of David has prevailed...” 1 And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. 2 Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?" 3 And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll, or to look at it. 4 So I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll, or to look at it. 5 But one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals." 6 And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth.7 Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne.  2/27/2011 10

11. The Exaltation of JesusRevelation 5 • “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain...” 8 Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. 9 And they sang a new song, saying: "You are worthy to take the scroll, And to open its seals; For You were slain, And have redeemed us to God by Your blood Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, 10 And have made us kings and priests to our God; And we shall reign on the earth." 11 Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, 12 saying with a loud voice: "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain To receive power and riches and wisdom, And strength and honor and glory and blessing!"13 And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: "Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!" 14 Then the four living creatures said, "Amen!" And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever. 2/27/2011 11

12. Matthais ChosenActs 1:13-26 • “Jesus… will so come in like manner…” 13 And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James. 14These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 "Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; 17 for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry." 3/9/2011 12

13. Matthais ChosenJohn 7:1-5 1 After these things Jesus walked in Galilee; for He did not want to walk in Judea, because the Jews sought to kill Him. 2 Now the Jews' Feast of Tabernacles was at hand. 3 His brothers therefore said to Him, "Depart from here and go into Judea, that Your disciples also may see the works that You are doing. 4 For no one does anything in secret while he himself seeks to be known openly. If You do these things, show Yourself to the world." 5 For even His brothers did not believe in Him.   3/9/2011 13

14. Matthais ChosenActs 1:13-26 • “Jesus… will so come in like manner…” 13 And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James. 14These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said, 16 "Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus; 17 for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry."   (Psalm 41:9) 3/9/2011 14

15. Matthais ChosenActs 1:13-26 • “Jesus… will so come in like manner…” 18 (Now this man purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out. 19 And it became known to all those dwelling in Jerusalem; so that field is called in their own language, Akel Dama, that is, Field of Blood.) 20 "For it is written in the book of Psalms: 'Let his dwelling place be desolate, And let no one live in it' (69:25); and, 'Let another take his office.' (109:8) 21 "Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, 22beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection." 3/9/2011 15

16. Matthais ChosenActs 1:13-26 • “Jesus… will so come in like manner…” 23 And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. 24 And they prayed and said, "You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen 25 to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place."26 And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles. 3/9/2011 16

17. Apostles Filled with The Holy SpiritActs 2:4 • “Jesus… will so come in like manner…” 1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them. 4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. 3/9/2011 17

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