Acts 1:25
to take up this ministry and apostleship, which Judas abandoned to go to his rightful place."
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Acts 1:25?

2. How does Acts 1:25 emphasize the importance of apostolic leadership in the Church?

3. What lessons can we learn from Judas' failure in Acts 1:25?

4. How does Acts 1:25 connect with Psalm 109:8 regarding Judas' replacement?

5. How can we ensure our ministry fulfills God's purpose, as seen in Acts 1:25?

6. What qualities should we seek in leaders, based on Acts 1:25's criteria?

7. What does Acts 1:25 imply about Judas's fate and its theological significance?

8. How does Acts 1:25 address the concept of apostolic succession?

9. Why was it necessary to replace Judas according to Acts 1:25?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 1?

11. Who replaced Judas as the 12th apostle?

12. Is Judas Iscariot in heaven or not?

13. What did Judas do with the blood money for betraying Jesus? He bought a field (Acts 1:18) and threw it into the temple; priests used it to buy a burial field (Matthew 27:5).

14. What defines the role of apostleship?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the selection of Matthias to replace Judas illustrate the importance of maintaining leadership within the church?

2. In what ways does the account of Judas challenge us to examine our own faithfulness and commitment to Christ?

3. How can we apply the apostles' use of prayer and discernment in our own decision-making processes today?

4. What does the fulfillment of prophecy in this passage teach us about the reliability of Scripture?

5. How can the themes of restoration and redemption in this passage encourage us in our personal walk with God?1. How does Jesus' command to stay in Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit demonstrate the importance of God's timing?

2. What does the apostles' question about restoring the kingdom to Israel reveal about their understanding of Jesus' mission? How does Jesus respond, and what does it tell us about our call as Christians?

3. How does the ascension of Jesus connect to His promise of the coming Holy Spirit? What implications does this have for your understanding of the Trinity?

4. How did the disciples respond to the departure of Jesus? What can we learn from their actions?

5. Why do you think the apostles felt it was necessary to replace Judas? How does this apply to leadership roles in the church today?

6. What role did prayer play in the early Church as seen in this chapter? How does it challenge your personal prayer life?

7. What does the unity among the disciples teach us about community in the church?

8. How does the selection process of Matthias demonstrate the combination of human decision and divine guidance?

9. The disciples were called to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. How does this mandate apply to you in your current context?

10. How can we prepare ourselves for the coming of the Holy Spirit, as the apostles did?

11. How does the description of Jesus' ascension impact your understanding of His divine nature?

12. What steps can you take to ensure that you are listening and obedient to God's call on your life, just like the early disciples?

13. How does the disciples' continual prayer inspire you to incorporate prayer into your daily routine?

14. How can you promote unity in your local church or Christian community, following the example of the early believers?

15. How does Jesus' assurance of the Holy Spirit's power inspire you to share the Gospel?

16. Why is it important to seek God's guidance when making decisions, as seen in the selection of Matthias?

17. What are the practical implications of being a witness for Christ in your daily life?

18. How can you remain expectant of Jesus' return, as promised by the two men in white?

19. In what ways can we bear witness to Jesus in our contemporary society, just like the apostles did in their time?

20. How does the anticipation of the Holy Spirit's arrival in this chapter challenge your understanding of His role in your life?

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