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When the promised Holy Spirit came upon them with visible and noticeable signs, they proclaimed the mighty works of God to people from many nations in their own languages. While everyone was amazed, Peter stood up and explained that this was the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy. According to the prophecy, God would provide salvation through the name of the Lord. This Lord is Jesus Christ. 👉 Read Acts 2:1–47 Q1. The Holy Spirit came upon them in visible and noticeable ways (vv. 2–4), and the people were astonished by what they saw and heard (vv. 6–13). Peter then explained what had happened. Find the expressions that describe the manifestations of the Holy Spirit. Answers 👉 • A sound like a mighty rushing wind • Divided tongues as of fire • Speaking in other tongues As the Holy Spirit came upon them, they began to speak in other tongues. They were amazed to hear God's mighty works proclaimed in their own languages. They were Jews and converts from 15 regions and peop...

After resurrection, Jesus appeared to them for forty days and explained about the next step. Though the apostles interested in the time of the kingdom, Jesus asked them to wait for the Holy Spirit to be Jesus’ witnesses.  👉 Read Acts 1:1-26 Q1. What did Jesus do after His resurrection? (Three things, vv. 3–5) Answers 👉 • He presented Himself to the apostles with many proofs that He was alive. • He spoke to them about the kingdom of God. • He commanded them to stay in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit. Q2. How was the apostles’ interest different from the Lord’s interest? ( vv. 6–8) Answer 👉 • They wanted to know when the kingdom would be restored to Israel—the time of glory. • Jesus wanted them to be His witnesses throughout the world. Even after Jesus ascended to the heaven, they were looking up as if Jesus would come down.  “Men of Galilee”: This is another identity of the disciples. Being reminded of their humble background could have awa...

Jesus shows up to his disciples who don't believe, strengthens their faith, unravels the words of the Messiah prophecy, and gives them the mission of the witness. 👉 Read Luke 24:36-53 Q1. What is the purpose of Jesus' appearance to his disciples? (Two or three, 36, 37-43, 48-49)   Answers 👉 To encourage To confirm them of Jesus’ physical resurrection To commission them to be His witnesses Jesus showed His hands and feet to convince them He was not a spirit. When still they were doubting, He ate a piece of broiled fish before their eyes.  Q2. Jesus opened their (         ) to understand the (           ), and said to them, ‘Thus it is written, that the Christ should (         ) and on the third day (          ) from the dead, and that the (                    ) should be proclaimed in His name to ( ...

When they were discouraged and blinded, unable to recognize the reality of Jesus’ resurrection even after seeing the empty tomb and hearing the report of His resurrection, the Lord appeared to them, explained the Scriptures, strengthened their faith, and encouraged them. Note that Jesus first appeared to the women, and then to two relatively unknown disciples on their way to Emmaus, rather than appearing first to the “major” disciples. 👉 Read Luke 24:1-35 Q1. “Why do you look for the (      ) among the (      ). He is not (      ) but has been raised! (        ) how he told you, while he was still in (      ), that the Son of Man must be (      ) into the hands of (         ), and be (      ), and on the third day (          ). Then, the women (           ) his words.” Answers 👉 Why do yo...

They were ignorant of the seriousness of God’s judgment against their sins and of the Messiah’s work. Though Jesus was righteous, they ridiculed Him even as He died. Yet the death of this righteous man was part of God’s plan. When they saw what had happened, they were shocked at what they had done and troubled by its consequences. Their ignorance and violence had crucified the most innocent man. 👉 Read Luke 23:26 - 56 Q1. Many people cried when Jesus carried the cross. When Jesus saw them, he said, “Daughters of (            ), do not cry for me, but for yourselves and your children.” Verses 29–30 describe the severity of the afflictions of the coming day of judgment. If suffering of the cross was inflicted on the innocent Jesus, how much more severe would the coming judgment on Jerusalem be? The green wood refers to (           ), the innocent one, and the dry wood refers to (           ),...

Pilate tried to release Jesus, but they demanded Jesus to be crucified.  👉 Read Luke 23:1 - 25 Q1. In Luke 22:70-71, religious leaders condemned Jesus for blasphemy, but in front of Pilate, what did they accuse of Jesus? Answers 👉 They said Jesus himself claimed as Christ, a king. Jesus admitted He was Christ, not king. But their understood the Christ will deliver Israel from Rome and must be a king.  Q2. How many times did Pilate say he had found no guilt in Jesus?  Answer 👉 Three (v4, v15, v22) Pilate's proclamation of Jesus' innocence made it clear that Jesus was qualified as a sin offering. However, the authorities of the world and the crowd rejected him, wanted Barabbas, the robber, and revealed themselves to be sinners. 'The things that make for peace' were hidden from Jerusalem (19:42). They didn't know the meaning of Jesus' sacrifice to liberate them from sin and reconcile them to God, and they were ignorant of the impending judgment...

Judas betrayed his Teacher with a kiss. Peter denied his beloved Lord three times and wept bitterly. The leaders sought words by which to condemn Jesus rather than seeking to make a just judgment. Jesus alone remained truthful and willingly moved into the power of darkness. At this, we have hope. 👉 Read Luke 22:47-71 Q1. What verses in vv. 47–53 show Judas’ hypocrisy? What verses imply that those who came to arrest Jesus were doing wrong? Answers 👉 V48: Judas betrayed Jesus with a kiss. A kiss, normally a sign of intimacy and friendship, became the means of betrayal. V53: They had not arrested Jesus while He was teaching publicly during the day, but they came for Him at night. Their actions belonged to “the power of darkness.” “Enough of this” — Jesus likely meant, “No more violence.” “Allow [it] as far as this” — This could mean, “Allow them to do this to me,” or possibly, “Allow me to heal his ear.” Q2. At what moment did Peter remember what the Lord had said about h...

Though Jesus had explained the meaning of His death, they were debating about who is the greatest. Now, he taught them the nature of God’s kingdom and the way of Jesus. And He entrusted all to God on the Mount of Olives. 👉 Read Luke 22:24-46 Q1. As Jesus’ ministry seemed to near the end, they debated who would be (         ) in the His kingdom. Jesus taught them how His kingdom is different from the Gentile kingdom. Generally, those who eat at the table are greater than those who serve. However, his disciples should not do this because their (       ) is among them as  their (      ). However, here is Jesus’ promise. “Those who stay with (       ) in (      ) trials will eat and drink at (     ) table in (     ) kingdom.” Answers 👉 As Jesus’ ministry seemed to near the end, they debated who would be ( the greatest  ) in the His kingdom. Jesus...

The religious leaders didn’t want it happen during the feast for they feared the people. However, God wanted Jesus to be crucified as the Passover Lamb. Jesus, knowing this, arranged the Passover meal with His disciples and explained the meaning of His sacrifice: the installment of the new covenant in Jesus’ blood. 👉 Read Luke 22:1-23 Q1. The religious leaders dared not to try to capture Jesus during the feast. Then how did it come for Jesus to be crucified during the feast?  (3) Answers 👉 Satan triggered it. This shows Satan is the head enemy. Judas did not agree with Jesus’ way, but he hesitated to leave Jesus. Satan triggered and strengthened their willingness into action. Just as we have a heart to love God, the Holy Spirit strengthens our hearts to dedicate our lives to God. Human beings have a willingness toward either good or evil, and the spirit—good or evil—strengthens that willingness. Here, we can say God intervene indirectly into Jesus’s crucifixion.  V...

The disciples wanted to know about the signs of the last days. Maybe they wanted to escape the disasters or to be well prepared. However, rather than telling us how to avoid such disasters, the Lord tells us that we will face persecution and that these times will instead provide us with an opportunity to be His witnesses. It is the time of redemption, and we should be alert to stand before Him. 👉 Read Luke 21:25-38 Chapter 21 can be analyzed as followings. Please fill the blanks. 21:1–4 People are impressed by the offerings of the rich, but the Lord values the offering of the poor widow more, because she gave her life. 21:5–6 The magnificent and glorious temple? It will be destroyed. 21:7–9 The disciples wanted to know the signs of such disasters. Perhaps they wanted to prepare themselves for the tribulation and have more control over the situation. Jesus’ answer (8-9) works as a brief introduction to the following details (10-26). Here are two points: 1) Don’t be misled by...

This chapter contains an apocalyptic message about the near future—the fall of Jerusalem—and the far future—the return of the Son of Man. Jesus tells us how to gain our lives. 👉 Read Luke 21:1-24 Q1. By what criteria did the poor widow donate more than everyone else? Answers 👉 She out of her poverty put in all she had to live on. Following is a literal translation of verse 4. "For they all offered their gifts out of their abundance (περισσεύοντος overflowing abundance), but she, out of her deficiency(ὑστερήματος, lacking), put in all the life(βίον, living, not life(ζωή) as in ‘life or death’)  she had."  Jesus doesn’t mean that the widow gave 100% of her possessions while the others did not. She made her livelihood more difficult by giving, whereas the others could give without experiencing any difficulty in their daily lives. They did not risk their livelihood, but she did by giving the two coins she needed to buy that day’s meal. She brought herself as an offeri...

The religious leaders failed to recognize Jesus as the Christ for three reasons explained in Luke 20. They were blinded by their ignorance of Scripture (failing to understand that God is not the God of the dead but of the living), by their desire for their own authority and glory (going beyond challenging Jesus' authority to seeking His death-their challenge against God's authority over life, and loving to be honored by people-taking glory that belongs to God), and by the mysterious identity of Christ (being both David's Son and David's Lord). Because of these, they were unable to recognize who He truly was. 👉 Read Luke 20:27-47 Q1. The Sadducees denied the resurrection because it would conflict with the Levirate marriage law (marriage with the dead brother's wife). What was Jesus' answer to this? (two, vv34-36, 37-38) Answers 👉 They don’t marry at the resurrection God is the God of the living, not the dead. The Sadducees' question was based on the...

This chapter contains the final disputes with the religious leaders and shows their disqualification.  👉 Read Luke 20:1-26 Q1. When Jesus cleansed the temple, religious leaders came and asked what authority he had. Jesus asked them back, ‘John’s baptism, was it from heaven or from people?' Jesus implied that both Jesus’ authority and John’s authority have the same origin. They said they didn’t know where John’s baptism came from. What blinded their eyes? (5-6) Answers 👉 Seeking self-righteousness.  Their concerned more about their reputation than the truth. If they had admitted their sinfulness and accepted John’s baptism, they would have believed the gospel of Jesus: salvation through forgiveness.  When John preached a baptism of repentance in the wilderness, the religious leaders largely ignored him. Since they did not consider themselves sinners, they paid little attention to his message. Some may even have viewed his ministry as beneficial, expecting his cal...