Business meeting Acts 1:12-26
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The document describes a meeting among the apostles following Jesus' ascension, where they discuss the need to choose a replacement for Judas Iscariot. Peter emphasizes the requirement for the new apostle to have been a witness to Jesus' ministry and resurrection. The apostles eventually select Matthias through prayer and casting lots, while also reflecting on decision-making principles based on biblical teachings.
![Apostle qualifications
And He [Jesus] went up on the mountain and
summoned those whom He Himself wanted,
and they came to Him. And He appointed
twelve, so that they would be with Him and that
He could send them out to preach, and to have
authority to cast out the demons.
Mark 3:13–15 30](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/businessmeeting-200124214113/85/Business-meeting-Acts-1-12-26-30-320.jpg)
Business meeting Acts 1:12-26
- 2. Review Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.” Acts 1:4–5 2
- 3. What did Jesus say? Wait 3
- 4. So far so good Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is, 4
- 5. The gang’s all here 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. 5
- 6. VERY GOOD These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. 6
- 7. Let’s pray All caught up, Fresh in your mind 7
- 8. Let’s see what happens next At this time Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren…and said, “Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry.” 8
- 9. Judas Thief Betrayer Lead soldiers and temple guards Tried to return money Hung himself 9
- 10. Peter continues “For it is written in the book of Psalms, ‘LET HIS HOMESTEAD BE MADE DESOLATE, AND LET NO ONE DWELL IN IT’; and, ‘LET ANOTHER MAN TAKE HIS OFFICE. 10
- 11. Turned to the word Psalm 69:25 & 109:8 Jesus had given insight Rightly divided the word of truth 11
- 12. Whoa! “Therefore it is necessary that of the men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us—beginning with the baptism of John until the day that He was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.” 12
- 13. We are seeing a business meeting evolve We must choose a replacement before we can go any further. Peter is a leader Strong personality In Jesus’ inner circle 13
- 14. Here’s why So when they had come together, they were asking Him, saying, “Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” Acts 1:6 14
- 15. The Kingdom of Heaven You are those who have stood by Me in My trials; and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Luke 22:28–30 15
- 16. Kingdom administration Twelve thrones Twelve Apostles 16
- 17. Let’s take an expanded look Gospel accounts of the final words of Jesus Christ Acts 1 and Luke 24 Mark 16 Matthew 28 17
- 18. They forgot It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority; Acts 1:7 18
- 19. Last words but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.” Acts 1:8 19
- 20. Luke’s Gospel Thus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead the third day, and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. Luke 24:46–49 20
- 21. Luke’s Gospel You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.” Luke 24:46–49 21
- 22. Pick a replacement first What didn’t Jesus say? 22
- 23. The Gospel of Mark Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. These signs will accompany those who have believed: Mark 16:15–18 23
- 24. The Gospel of Mark in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.” Mark 16:15–18 24
- 25. Preach, baptize, miraculous signs NOMANAGERIALTASKS MENTIONED 25
- 26. The Great Commission All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, Matthew 28:18–20 26
- 27. The Great Commission teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Matthew 28:18–20 27
- 28. Emphasisison themission None of these accounts say anything about fixing Jesus’ oversight 28
- 29. Back to the business meeting So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and Matthias. 29
- 30. Apostle qualifications And He [Jesus] went up on the mountain and summoned those whom He Himself wanted, and they came to Him. And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach, and to have authority to cast out the demons. Mark 3:13–15 30
- 31. Job qualifications • Wanted by Jesus (calling) • Be with him (taught) • Willing to be sent out (preach) • Given authority (power) 31
- 32. And they prayed “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen to occupy this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.” 32
- 33. Not a recommended way to make decisions And they drew lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. 33
- 34. Guess what We never hear of Matthias again 34
- 35. Persecuted church Jailed Christians Was on his way to Damascus to do the same Jesus struck him down and blinded him Conversion 3 days later Ananias was praying Saul of Tarsus 35
- 36. Jesus said “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name’s sake.” Acts 9:15–16 36
- 37. Jesus called him Assigned him to preach Gave him divine revelation Baptized him in the Holy Spirit with fire Think about it 37
- 38. Paul had some problems Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) Galatians 1:1 AV 38
- 39. Decision making A Biblical View 39
- 40. What Biblical Principles Should I Apply to My Decision? For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31 40
- 41. Ask 1. What does the Bible have to say about this decision? 2. Who can help me better understand what God’s Word says about this decision? 41
- 42. Do I Have All The Facts? He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him. Proverbs 18:13 42
- 43. Consider 1. Ask a lot of questions. 2. Don’t let “wishful thinking” or your emotions get the best of you. 43
- 44. How Should Past Experiences Inform My Decision? Like a dog that returns to its vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. Proverbs 26:11 44
- 45. Introspection 1. Learn from your mistakes! 45
- 46. What Is The Collective Counsel of My Community? Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory. Proverbs 11:14 46
- 47. Ask 1. Have I asked my family, friends and church? 2. Do I know anyone who has been through this? 47
- 48. Could This Decision Jeopardize My Integrity or My Witness? Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. Proverbs 10:9 48
- 49. Ask 1. Are you seeing how close you can get to the edge or how far you can stay away? 2. Ask yourself, “Would this pass the ’newspaper‘ test?” 49
- 50. What is God saying? But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 50
- 51. What is God saying? But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. John 16:13 51
- 52. Always seek the mind of Christ Let us pray 52
Editor's Notes
- #2: Acts 1:12-26
- #3: Gathering them together, He commanded them not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for what the Father had promised, “Which,” He said, “you heard of from Me; for John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”
- #4: Wait, remember what I’ve told you, new baptism coming
- #5: Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey away. When they had entered the city, they went up to the upper room where they were staying; that is,
- #6: 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.
- #7: These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer, along with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.
- #8: All caught up, Fresh in your mind Have you ever had a conversation with someone where they totally missed the point of what you were trying to say?
- #9: At this time Peter stood up in the midst of the brethren…and said, “Brethren, the Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit foretold by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus. For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry.”
- #10: Thief Betrayer Lead soldiers and temple guards Tried to return money Hung himself
- #11: “For it is written in the book of Psalms, ‘Let his homestead be made desolate, And let no one dwell in it’; and, ‘Let another man take his office.
- #12: Psalm 69:25 & 109:8 Jesus had given insight Rightly divided the word of truth
- #13: “Therefore it is necessary that of the men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us—beginning with the baptism of John until the day that He was taken up from us—one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
- #14: We must choose a replacement before we can go any further. Peter is a leader Strong personality In Jesus’ inner circle To understand “why” we need to go back to the last conversation Jesus had with his apostles
- #15: So when they had come together, they were asking Him, saying, “Lord, is it at this time You are restoring the kingdom to Israel?” What does this have to do with choosing a replacement?
- #16: You are those who have stood by Me in My trials; and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel. Matthew say 12 thrones judging the 12 tribes
- #17: Jesus must have forgot something! Twelve thrones Twelve Apostles Since we only have 11, we must fix the problem.
- #18: The accounts of the final words of Jesus Christ Acts 1 and Luke 24 Mark 16 Matthew 28
- #19: It is not for you to know times or epochs which the Father has fixed by His own authority;
- #20: but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”
- #21: Thus it is written, that the Christ would suffer and rise again from the dead the third day, and that repentance for forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in His name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
- #22: You are witnesses of these things. And behold, I am sending forth the promise of My Father upon you; but you are to stay in the city until you are clothed with power from on high.”
- #23: Hold a business meeting to pick a replacement first
- #24: Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned. These signs will accompany those who have believed:
- #25: in My name they will cast out demons, they will speak with new tongues; they will pick up serpents, and if they drink any deadly poison, it will not hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover.”
- #26: Preach, baptize, miraculous signs
- #27: All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit,
- #28: teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.
- #29: None of these accounts say anything about fixing Jesus’ oversight
- #30: So they put forward two men, Joseph called Barsabbas (who was also called Justus), and Matthias. They chose these two men as being qualified- What are the qualifications to be an Apostle?
- #31: And He [Jesus] went up on the mountain and summoned those whom He Himself wanted, and they came to Him. And He appointed twelve, so that they would be with Him and that He could send them out to preach, and to have authority to cast out the demons.
- #32: Wanted by Jesus (calling) Be with him (taught) Willing to be sent out (preach) Given authority (power) Think about the 70 Jesus sent out later
- #33: “You, Lord, who know the hearts of all men, show which one of these two You have chosen to occupy this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.”
- #34: And they drew lots for them, and the lot fell to Matthias; and he was added to the eleven apostles. Flip a coin, draw straws, pull a name out of a hat
- #35: We never hear of Matthias again
- #36: Persecuted church Jailed Christians Was on his way to Damascus to do the same Jesus struck him down and blinded him Conversion 3 days later Ananias was praying
- #37: “Go, for he is a chosen instrument of Mine, to bear My name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel; for I will show him how much he must suffer for My name’s sake.”
- #38: Jesus called him Jesus assigned him to preach Gave him divine revelation Baptized him in the Holy Spirit with fire
- #39: Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;)
- #40: A biblical view
- #41: For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 2:6 So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31
- #42: What does the Bible have to say about this decision? Who can help me better understand what God’s Word says about this decision?
- #43: He who gives an answer before he hears, it is folly and shame to him. Proverbs 18:13
- #44: Ask a lot of questions. Don’t let “wishful thinking” or your emotions get the best of you.
- #45: Like a dog that returns to its vomit is a fool who repeats his folly. Proverbs 26:11
- #46: Learn from your mistakes!
- #47: Where there is no guidance the people fall, But in abundance of counselors there is victory. Proverbs 11:14
- #48: Have I asked my family, friends and church? Do I know anyone who has been through this?
- #49: Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:22 KJV He who walks in integrity walks securely, but he who perverts his ways will be found out. Proverbs 10:9
- #50: Are you seeing how close you can get to the edge or how far you can stay away? Ask yourself, “Would this pass the ’newspaper‘ test?”
- #51: But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5
- #52: But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. John 16:13
- #53: Let us pray