Question: Did your read v 1-11?
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Matthias Replaces Judas
12 Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, a distance of half a mile.[c] 13 When they arrived, they went to the upstairs room of the house where they were staying.
Here are the names of those who were present: Peter, John, James, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the Zealot), and Judas (son of James). 14 They all met together and were constantly united in prayer, along with Mary the mother of Jesus, several other women, and the brothers of Jesus.
15 During this time, when about 120 believers[d] were together in one place, Peter stood up and addressed them. 16 “Brothers,” he said, “the Scriptures had to be fulfilled concerning Judas, who guided those who arrested Jesus. This was predicted long ago by the Holy Spirit, speaking through King David. 17 Judas was one of us and shared in the ministry with us.”
18 (Judas had bought a field with the money he received for his treachery. Falling headfirst there, his body split open, spilling out all his intestines. 19 The news of his death spread to all the people of Jerusalem, and they gave the place the Aramaic name Akeldama, which means “Field of Blood.”)
20 Peter continued, “This was written in the book of Psalms, where it says, ‘Let his home become desolate, with no one living in it.’ It also says, ‘Let someone else take his position.’[e]
21 “So now we must choose a replacement for Judas from among the men who were with us the entire time we were traveling with the Lord Jesus—22 from the time he was baptized by John until the day he was taken from us. Whoever is chosen will join us as a witness of Jesus’ resurrection.”
23 So they nominated two men: Joseph called Barsabbas (also known as Justus) and Matthias. 24 Then they all prayed, “O Lord, you know every heart. Show us which of these men you have chosen 25 as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs.” 26 Then they cast lots, and Matthias was selected to become an apostle with the other eleven.
Footnotes:
Acts 1:12 Greek a Sabbath day’s journey.
Acts 1:15 Greek brothers.
Acts 1:20 Pss 69:25; 109:8.
5 comments:
Must have been pretty wild to be part of this. I am sure they all sort of thinking the same thing. And to think we still gather together today, pretty awesome!!!
cas
I did read 1-11...I think it would have been awesome to be part of the earthly ministry of Jesus. However, I pray, we are part of his return..there will be no greater day!
I read the preceding verses as well. Interesting that as the apostles joined to select a replacement for Judas that they first prayed, but then cast lots. Was the latter seen to be a way for God to respond to their prayer?
tba
(back online after 2 weeks off)
I agree with all of your comments. Although I'm sure it would be one of those situations where it is wouldn't have been as recognizably "cool" at the time. I think that comes with perspective and history. Instead I bet it was more than a little scary, as they didn't realize that they really were the beginning of what we still participate in to this day. Also, it has to go down as one of the least pleasant "first orders of business" to have to replace Judas. I'm sure that brought on so many emotions for the whole crowd.
crb
I'm with CRB. Is there any indication in the Bible that they all expected Judas to do this? I am sure they were mad at him, and we all know Judas as the bad guy.
To them, he was another one of the small group of 12. I imagine that there was a lot of mourning going on.
But, would be certainly cool to talk to these guys about what was going on in there heads. And to thank them for persisting.
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