Acts 1:15-26

We have just spent seven weeks walking with Jesus and his disciples, learning about love.  Not just any love, but the unconditional LOVE Jesus has for us.  During these past weeks we have walked difficult paths where sin lurked in the shadows of Corinth.  We heard warnings about sexual immorality, idol worship, and other inappropriate behaviors.

Love, was the underlying theme on this journey.  God loves us even though we behave poorly.  Jesus loved his disciples, even when they deserted him or denied they knew him.  We witnessed the ultimate love Jesus displayed by his sacrifice and death on the cross.

Now we find Jesus is has been taken up into Heaven, leaving His followers behind.  Peter is the leader and he recognizes the need to replace Judas.  He also knew it was important the person be part of the contingent that was with Jesus from the beginning.
 
Therefore it is necessary to choose one of the men who have been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus was living among us, 22 beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.” (Acts 1:21-22)

Jesus fulfilled His promise to send His Holy Spirit to teach and guide them and us.  We will be spending the coming weeks leading up to Pentecost, learning about the Holy Spirit and the impact He has on our lives as Christians.

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