REL220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Psalm 109, Psalm 69
Document Summary
Note the connection in acts 1:1 to luke"s gospel. Gospel of luke and acts of the apostles are tied to each other, forming two volumes of luke"s larger work. The jesus story does not end in luke"s gospel, but continues on in acts through the mission of the church. Jesus" followers are to go out and be his witnesses. The power of the promised holy spirit (acts 1:4-5) Jerusalem, judea, samaria, and the ends of the earth (acts 1:8) The message is first for his people. To the ends of the earth: inclusion of gentiles. When jesus ascended to heaven he did not go away, he goes and sits on the throne in heaven. Jesus is still active in the remainder of acts. He reigns as risen lord from heaven at god"s right hand. Luke makes it a point to name all the apostles in acts 1:13. God"s salvation plans continue on through israel.
