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Waiting on the Promise: A Look at Acts Chapter 1

  Waiting on the Promise: A Look at Acts Chapter 1 Acts Chapter 1 marks an important transition in Scripture. Jesus had risen from the dead and spent time with His disciples . He taught and prepared them for what was to come. Before ascending into Heaven, He gave them instructions and a promise that would change everything. The Continuing Work of Jesus Luke begins Acts by reminding Theophilus of all that Jesus began to do and teach. This chapter serves as a bridge between the earthly ministry of Jesus and the beginning of the early church. Even though Jesus would soon ascend into Heaven , His work was far from over. The Promise of the Holy Spirit Jesus instructed the disciples not to leave Jerusalem but to wait for the promise of the Father, the Holy Spirit . The disciples were lookin g for immediate answers about the Kingdom , but understand that they would need spiritual power before stepping into their assignment. This reminds belie...