Acts 1:1-4

Devotionals, Articles, and Bible Study Resources on Acts 1:1-4

1In my first book, O Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach,
2until the day He was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles He had chosen.
3After His suffering, He presented Himself to them with many convincing proofs that He was alive. He appeared to them over a span of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
4And while they were gathered together, He commanded them: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift the Father promised, which you have heard Me discuss.
— Acts 1:1-4

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Don't Leave!
Illustration of Acts 1:4 NLT

Illustration of Acts 1:4 NLT -- Once when [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he commanded them, "Do not leave Jerusalem until the Father sends you the gift he promised, as I told you before."

The Missing Ingredient!
Illustration of Acts 1:4-5 NIV

Illustration of Acts 1:4-5 NIV -- On one occasion, while [Jesus] was eating with [the disciples], he gave them this command: "Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit."

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