Acts 1

Acts 1:

In Acts 1 Luke gives us the background information for what happens between Jesus' ascension and the Day of Pentecost. Luke gives us details on the discussions that take place between the disciples and Jesus before he ascends, the actual ascension of Jesus and the conversation with the angles, as well as the choosing of another Apostle to take Judas' place.

What stands out to you from this chapter?

Here is something that stood out to me:
"In my former book, Theophilus (i.e. the book of Luke), I wrote about all of the things Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up into heaven..."
- What do you think Luke means by this statement? For me, I hear Luke discussing how the church is a continuation of Jesus' work. We are, in essence, the Body of Christ present on the earth, and we are called to continue Christ's work until he returns. That means we are to bring healing, freedom from oppression, proclaim the good news, touch the lives of people, and bring peace and renewal to people who feel lost or abandoned in turmoil. What else is the church supposed to do?