To the Ends of the Earth

Acts 1:1-11

Key Verse 1:8

1. Verse 1 indicates that Jesus' teaching method was "doing" first and then "teaching." Why do you think Jesus did this (i.e., teaching followed by doing or 'example setting')? 

2. Read verse 2. This passage says that Jesus gave instructions "through the Holy Spirit." What does “giving instructions through the Holy Spirit” mean? Why is it important to give instructions "through" the Holy Spirit? 

3. Verse 3a says that the Risen Jesus gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. Why is this [the proofs of his resurrection] important? 

4. Read verse 3b. Why did Jesus speak about the kingdom of God during this short and important period of time? 

5. Read verses 4-5. Jesus describes the Holy Spirit as a "gift". What does the word "gift" indicate about the Holy Spirit?

6. Read verses 6-8. How were the disciples’ concerns different from that of God the Father? 

7. Read verses 9-11. This passage talks about Jesus coming back as he had gone into heaven. Why is it important for the disciples [men of Galilee] to know this?