The book of Acts #MKBibleChat – Chat #2 “Coming Again”

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“This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.”

Note: The following is a basic record of this week’s Acts #MKBibleChat. I appreciate the interaction from @bassmanbrian and @GerryMcPherson. With such a small group, I seemed to be talking to myself some of the time, but I go on in faith. Behind-the-scene listeners are important, too! ;)

I pray that someone has received a blessing from the chat–and that you will, too!

We will be going through the book of Acts, a little each week. Want to join in next time? It’s a lot more fun that way! Join us at 3 pm Eastern (noon Pacific) on Thursday by following the hashtag #MKBibleChat on Twitter. We would love to have you!

Helpful read for next week:

  • Acts 1:12-26


The book of Acts #MKBibleChat 7/12/2012 #2:"Coming Again"

2nd chat in a series on the book of Acts. Led by Sheila Edeliant, @HastenHome. Chat is somewhat simplified for clarity. Join us 3 pm Eastern on Thursdays for the full conversation! Read top to bottom.

Storified by Hasten Home · Thu, Jul 12 2012 16:22:31

"This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go" #MKBibleChatHasten Home
For those who don’t know me already, I am Sheila; I’ll be leading out for the next hour. #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Let’s open w prayer: Thank You, Father, for this time together. Please bless the opening of Your Holy Word. Amen. #MKBibleChatHasten Home
This is our 2nd chat on the book of Acts. Last week, we discussed “Witness”—today, “Coming Again”. :) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
To start off, let’s back up just a little to Acts 1:6… #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Q1 Apostles asked Jesus, “Wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?” Where was their focus? #MKBibleChatHasten Home
@HastenHome they were wanting a davidic style strong kingly person to make Israel a power again #mkBiblechatBrian W.
@bassmanbrian Exactly. There focus was right here, right now! #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Q2 Where did Jesus *want* his followers to focus? #MKBibleChatHasten Home
RT @GerryMcPherson @HastenHome On spreading the Gospel >> Yes! (be sure to include hashtag #MKBibleChat so all can see. ;) )Hasten Home
Jesus wanted his followers to think BIGGER! Heavenly things. Spiritual things. :) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Q3 What happened when Jesus was done speaking to the apostles? (Acts 1:9) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
A3 Jesus “was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.” (Acts 1:9) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Q4 Where did Jesus go when He was "taken up"? Bonus: How do you know? #MKBibleChatHasten Home
@HastenHome To the right hand of the Father. Acts 2:33 and a bunch of others. #MKBibleChatGerry McPherson
Ac 1:10 while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, 2 men stood by them in white apparel #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Q5 Can you think of another time a young man clothed in white had recently appeared? #MKBibleChatHasten Home
@HastenHome After the resurrection, in the tomb (Mark 16:5) #MKBibleChatGerry McPherson
@HastenHome transfiguration? #mkBiblechatBrian W.
RT @bassmanbrian: @HastenHome transfiguration? >>Hadn’t thought about that one! #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Q6 Who were these “men in white apparel"? #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Repeat Q6 Who were these “men in white apparel"? (Hint: Matthew 28:2,3) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Would love to have everyone’s input on this one. :) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
A6 Angels (In case you have any doubt, compare Mark 16:1-7 with Matthew 28:1-7.) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
BTW, we can check out the transfiguration passages in Matthew 17 & Mark 9, if anyone would like to. :) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Okay. The message the angels bring is *very* important… #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Q7 Acts 1:11 Why stand ye gazing up into heaven? This __ __ which is taken up from you into heaven… (Fill in.) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
A7 This *same Jesus* #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Q8 So the question is, what Jesus was taken up? What do we know about Him? (Bonus if you can prove it. ;) ) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Would love to have everyone’s input on this one. :) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
I will share some things I thought of. Feel free to add to the list as we go! The Jesus that was taken up into heaven… #MKBibleChatHasten Home
A8 He died. Luke 23:33,46 He did it to pay for our sins. John 1:29 … #MKBibleChatHasten Home
A8 He was sinless. Hebrews 4:15 #MKBibleChatHasten Home
A8 He rose from the dead. Luke 24:6 … #MKBibleChatHasten Home
A8 He loves us. John 13:34 … #MKBibleChatHasten Home
A8 & He had a physical body. (Luke 24:39a) “Behold my hands & my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, & see… #MKBibleChatHasten Home
(Luke 24:39b) …for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have.” :) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
So, “this same Jesus” will return. Amen! #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Now, the angels also said Jesus will “come in *like manner* as ye have seen him go into heaven.” (Ac 1:11) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Another important point to consider! This could be a whole other study… #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Q9 For now, let’s close with the question, Why does it matter that we know these things? #MKBibleChatHasten Home
I will leave that for you to think on. :) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Let’s pray: Father, thank You for the blessed hope of Christ’s glorious appearing… #MKBibleChatHasten Home
May we press forward, as the apostles, with great joy! In Jesus’ precious name we pray, Amen. #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Thank you to all who joined in & to any who are just listening. ;) Next wk, we wrap up Ac1. See U then, same time, same day! :) #MKBibleChatHasten Home
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; Titus 2:13 #MKBibleChatHasten Home

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