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“The Preparation for What Was to Come” (Acts 1:12-26)
Last week we saw the Book of Acts start off with a bang. Jesus ascended into Heaven to be with God the Father, and the disciples were able to witness this amazing event.
Next week, we’ll get into the coming of the Holy Spirit, which will be absolutely incredible.
Between these two miraculous stories (the going of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit), we have verses 12-26 of Acts chapter 1. Some of us may be tempted to simply brush over this passage, or even consider it a little dull. However, it’s the supernatural inspired Word of God, and God has something for us in this passage.
So, let’s go to God in prayer and ask Him to teach us mightily as we study His Word.
(prayer)
Ok, let’s read this passage, then we’ll dive into it. Look at Acts 1:12-26:
12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem—a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. 14 They all were continually united in prayer, along with the women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters—the number of people who were together was about a hundred and twenty—and said: 16 “Brothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David foretold about Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For he was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” 18 Now this man acquired a field with his unrighteous wages. He fell headfirst, his body burst open and his intestines spilled out. 19 This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own language that field is called Hakeldama (that is, Field of Blood). 20 “For it is written in the Book of Psalms: Let his dwelling become desolate; let no one live in it; and Let someone else take his position.
21 “Therefore, from among the men who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us—22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day he was taken up from us—from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of his resurrection.”
23 So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed, “You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place in this apostolic ministry that Judas left to go where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias and he was added to the eleven apostles.
Ok , we have this moment of time between Jesus leaving the earth and the Holy Spirit coming in a new fresh way.
So, what were the disciples supposed to do during that time? They were to prepare for what was to come. That’s the title of this sermon, “The Preparation for What Was to Come.”
Before we get into what we can learn from this passage, I want you to hear something from your pastor.
In this passage, the disciples of Jesus were about to experience something amazing, by the power of God’s Holy Spirit. God had something special in store for them.
Listen, church: I believe God has something special in store for our church. God has been so good to us. Before COVID, we were growing year after year, then COVID hit, but since then, we’ve been growing year after year. Churches are struggling all over the place, but God has been good to us, and He’s done so by His power and for His glory. However, I believe He has something even greater in store for us. I believe that we’re about to experience something special.
So, as we look at what the apostles did as God was about to do something special through them, let us challe
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Last week we saw the Book of Acts start off with a bang. Jesus ascended into Heaven to be with God the Father, and the disciples were able to witness this amazing event.
Next week, we’ll get into the coming of the Holy Spirit, which will be absolutely incredible.
Between these two miraculous stories (the going of Jesus and the coming of the Holy Spirit), we have verses 12-26 of Acts chapter 1. Some of us may be tempted to simply brush over this passage, or even consider it a little dull. However, it’s the supernatural inspired Word of God, and God has something for us in this passage.
So, let’s go to God in prayer and ask Him to teach us mightily as we study His Word.
(prayer)
Ok, let’s read this passage, then we’ll dive into it. Look at Acts 1:12-26:
12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, which is near Jerusalem—a Sabbath day’s journey away. 13 When they arrived, they went to the room upstairs where they were staying: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. 14 They all were continually united in prayer, along with the women, including Mary the mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
15 In those days Peter stood up among the brothers and sisters—the number of people who were together was about a hundred and twenty—and said: 16 “Brothers and sisters, it was necessary that the Scripture be fulfilled that the Holy Spirit through the mouth of David foretold about Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. 17 For he was one of our number and shared in this ministry.” 18 Now this man acquired a field with his unrighteous wages. He fell headfirst, his body burst open and his intestines spilled out. 19 This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own language that field is called Hakeldama (that is, Field of Blood). 20 “For it is written in the Book of Psalms: Let his dwelling become desolate; let no one live in it; and Let someone else take his position.
21 “Therefore, from among the men who have accompanied us during the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us—22 beginning from the baptism of John until the day he was taken up from us—from among these, it is necessary that one become a witness with us of his resurrection.”
23 So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias. 24 Then they prayed, “You, Lord, know everyone’s hearts; show which of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place in this apostolic ministry that Judas left to go where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias and he was added to the eleven apostles.
Ok , we have this moment of time between Jesus leaving the earth and the Holy Spirit coming in a new fresh way.
So, what were the disciples supposed to do during that time? They were to prepare for what was to come. That’s the title of this sermon, “The Preparation for What Was to Come.”
Before we get into what we can learn from this passage, I want you to hear something from your pastor.
In this passage, the disciples of Jesus were about to experience something amazing, by the power of God’s Holy Spirit. God had something special in store for them.
Listen, church: I believe God has something special in store for our church. God has been so good to us. Before COVID, we were growing year after year, then COVID hit, but since then, we’ve been growing year after year. Churches are struggling all over the place, but God has been good to us, and He’s done so by His power and for His glory. However, I believe He has something even greater in store for us. I believe that we’re about to experience something special.
So, as we look at what the apostles did as God was about to do something special through them, let us challe