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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:7

‘And he said to them, “It is not for you to know times or seasons, which the Father has set within His own authority.” ’ Jesus’ reply is basically that they must leave the more distant future, and questioning how the Father will go about things, in the hands of God and not take a morbid interest in the matter. At this point in time that future was hidden. It had nothing to do with them. God alone had the right to decide such matters, and they were outside human speculation. We can compare here... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:8

“But you shall receive power, when the Holy Spirit is come on you: and you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea and Samaria, and to the uttermost part of the earth.” What they are to spend their thoughts and concentration on is now outlined. The very purpose of the coming of the Holy Spirit, is so that they might receive power to become His witnesses by both personal witness and godly living. That witness was first to be in Jerusalem, and then ‘in Judaea and Samaria’ (in... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:9

‘And when he had said these things, as they were looking, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.’ Once Jesus had given His commission and prepared them for the downpouring of the Holy Spirit He was taken up skyward until He was hidden in a cloud. From that time onward they would see Him no longer, except in special revelations. It was a climactic moment. It was the last time that they would see Him until they met Him in His glory. The event emphasised that He would no... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:10-11

‘And while they were looking steadfastly into heaven as he went, behold, two men stood by them in white clothing, who also said, “You men of Galilee, why do you stand looking into heaven? This Jesus, who was received up from you into heaven shall so come in like manner as you beheld him going into heaven.” ’ The significance of this event is further emphasised by the appearance of two men in white clothing. Through them a deliberate message is conveyed to the disciples as they quite... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:12

‘Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is nigh to Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey off.’ The citing of the place where all this had occurred is a testimony to its genuineness. In Luke 24:50 it is at Bethany, which was on the lower slopes of the Mount of Olives. Luke regularly goes into great pains to ensure that he gives the full detail. Thus the mention of the Mount of Olives here clearly has a purpose. It would not be long before the minds of any knowledgeable... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:12-26

Preparation For Pentecost (1:12-26). In obedience to His command they returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives where all this had happened, and entered the upper chamber where they were staying. And from this time on they spent their time in ‘the prayer’, probably mainly in the Temple with a number of other disciples (Luke 24:53), waiting patiently for what Jesus had promised. ‘The prayer’ may signify the prayer that He had taught them Luke 11:2-4, ‘May Your name be sanctified (by the... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:13

‘And when they were come in, they went up into the upper chamber, where they were abiding; both Peter and John and James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James.’ Arriving at their lodgings they went up to the guest chamber where they were staying (compare Mark 14:14, the same word as used here is rendered ‘inn’ in Luke 2:7). Note the detail given here by Luke. He makes clear who the eleven were, and... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:14

‘These all with one accord continued steadfastly in prayer (or ‘the prayer’ or ‘the meetings for prayer’), with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.’ The total unity of the infant church is emphasised. Both men and women disciples share an equality not usually known outside Christian circles. They pray together as one. Most of the actual praying probably mainly took place in the Temple where they gathered daily with other disciples of Jesus (Luke 24:53). ‘The prayer’... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:15

‘And in these days Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren, and said (and there was a multitude of persons gathered together, about a hundred and twenty),’ It was some time during the ten days before Pentecost that Peter stood up among the gathering of disciples of about one hundred and twenty. Here Peter is clearly looked up to as the spokesman and natural leader, a man with drive and initiative, although sometimes too impetuous. This gathering probably took place in the colonnades of the... read more

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Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:16-17

“Brethren, it was needful that the Scripture should be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who was guide to them that took Jesus. For he was numbered among us, and received his portion in this ministry (diakonia).” We see in these words clearly expressed Peter’s high view of Scripture. It represented ‘words which the Holy Spirit spoke’ and ‘must be fulfilled’. And it is clear that Peter had been meditating on the Scriptures and that they had... read more

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:7

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:8

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:9

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:10-11

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:12

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:12-26

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:13

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:14

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:15

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Acts 1:16-17

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