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WOW Acts Chapter 1

Deborah Akins

October 29, 2025

Outline of Acts 1 (NKJV)

1. Prologue to Acts (1:1–3)

A. Reference to the former account (the Gospel of Luke)
 B. Summary of Jesus’ ministry until His ascension
 C. Post-resurrection appearances and proofs

1. The Promise of the Holy Spirit (1:4–8)

1. Jesus commands the disciples to wait in Jerusalem
2. Promise of baptism with the Holy Spirit
3. Disciples’ question about restoring the kingdom to Israel
4. Jesus’ reply: power through the Holy Spirit to be witnesses “in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth”

1. The Ascension of Jesus (1:9–11)

 A. Jesus is taken up into heaven
 B. The disciples watch Him ascend
 C. Two angels declare He will return in the same manner

IV. The Prayer Meeting (1:12–14)

 A. The disciples return to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives
 B. The gathering in the upper room
 C. List of the apostles present
 D. The group continues with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary, the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers

V. The Appointment of Matthias (1:15–26)

 A. Peter addresses about 120 believers
 B. Scripture fulfilled concerning Judas’ betrayal and death
 C. The need to appoint a replacement as a witness of the resurrection
 D. Two candidates chosen: Joseph called Barsabas (Justus) and Matthias
 E. Prayer for God’s guidance
 F. Casting lots; Matthias chosen and numbered with the eleven apostles

IV. Conclusion