Are we to help God? – Acts 1
26NOV
8th Year 12-13 Edition 3 – 2nd Acts 1
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Nov 26_2012 Acts 1
Dear Saints,
Today we prayerfully read, Acts 1. Proofs of Christ’s resurrection, backed by witness of His missions and resurrection. Prior to his ascension Jesus explains that he must leave for the Holy Spirit to descend. After appearing to the apostles for 40 days, Christ ascended. The apostles unite in prayer to choose a replacement for Judas. “24 And they prayed and said, “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which one of these two you have chosen 25 to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 26 And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.” Acts 1:24-26, English Standard Version (ESV). They casts lots in hope that God’s will not theirs will choose Judas replacement. We need not help God, just pray that his will be done.
Acts An Overview;
“This book unites the Gospels to the Epistles. It contains many particulars concerning the apostles Peter and Paul, and of the Christian church from the ascension of our Saviour to the arrival of St. Paul at Rome, a space of about thirty years. St. Luke was the writer of this book; he was present at many of the events he relates, and attended Paul to Rome. But the narrative does not afford a complete history of the church during the time to which it refers, nor even of St. Paul’s life. The object of the book has been considered to be, 1. To relate in what manner the gifts of the Holy Spirit were communicated on the day of Pentecost, and the miracles performed by the apostles, to confirm the truth of Christianity, as showing that Christ’s declarations were really fulfilled. 2. To prove the claim of the Gentiles to be admitted into the church of Christ. This is shown by much of the contents of the book. A large portion of the Acts is occupied by the discourses or sermons of various persons, the language and manner of which differ, and all of which will be found according to the persons by whom they were delivered, and the occasions on which they were spoken. It seems that most of these discourses are only the substance of what was actually delivered. They relate nevertheless fully to Jesus as the Christ, the anointed Messiah.” – Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
Jesus paid the price for our sin and overcame death. Then he ascended so that the Holy Spirit could descend on all who accept the gift of salvation. “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.” Hebrews 12:28 NKJV. With all this in mind, keep the first thingfirst, that is salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Share the gift of God (salvation through Jesus) at every opportunity. Keep your eyes on Jesus remembering that God isn’t willing for any person to buy the farm without knowing Jesus as their savior.
The Feast
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God Bless you,
Brother Mike
Tags: jesus, love, hope, care, god, holy, ghost, save, help
“And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 ESV.
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