Let's start with the first paragraph of Acts. There are some tid-bits you don't want to miss.
first, Luke is the writter of Acts and was probably the most educated disciple and is somtimes refered to as Dr. Luke. He is the author of the book of Luke as well. Acts is a technical history of what happened after Jesus' resurection.
Theophilus is perhaps the money behind the account. People were often hired to catalouge someone's life for the benefit of others. This guy probably had money and wanted to know what was up with this new sect called Christianity.
The other thing you need to know is that the disciples still didn't have a clue about what was going on. Even after the resurection but before the church really begins they still think Jesus is going to usher in some physical Jewish rule over the world.
they also go back to 12 disciples with Matthias and if you noticed, Jesus brothers have now joined the crew of believers...one of them, James will come into play later.
So in the book of Acts Luke takes us from the resurection through the beginning of the church.
Hang on it's going to be a great ride! I love this book!
Thoughts on the Bible, Church, life and living it to its full potential in Jesus Christ!
2 comments:
Corey , You are a day ahead on your blog . Acts 1 starts on Saturday. You need a break anyways after posting after midnight the other morning. We can't see what you've put into fixing the website, but it was very consuming for you and it looks great . Keep up the great work. You're the man. Later little buddy!! Good job!!!
just so you know...i really do have a friend named "jennie" that actually wrote that to me...and just because i'm "just a little bit" ornery, i wanted to poke fun at her because her name really is jennie! and she's a girl. funny comment tho'...thanks! it's nice to have a faithful commenter...is that a word?!?!
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