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So when they came together, they asked Him, "Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 1:6? 2. How does Acts 1:6 reflect the disciples' understanding of Jesus' mission? 3. What does Acts 1:6 teach about God's timing versus human expectations? 4. How can we align our expectations with God's plan, as seen in Acts 1:6? 5. How does Acts 1:6 connect to Old Testament prophecies about Israel's restoration? 6. How should Acts 1:6 influence our prayers for God's kingdom on earth? 7. What does Acts 1:6 reveal about the disciples' understanding of Jesus' mission? 8. How does Acts 1:6 reflect the disciples' expectations of a political kingdom? 9. Why did the disciples ask about restoring the kingdom to Israel in Acts 1:6? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 1? 11. What does apocatastasis mean? 12. What does apocatastasis mean? 13. Why do Jesus’ statements about the end times suggest he expected the world to end in his generation? 14. (Acts 1:6–7) Why does Jesus avoid giving a clear timeline for restoring Israel, if that was a central hope for Jews? Discussion Questions 1. What does the disciples' question reveal about their understanding of Jesus' mission and the kingdom of God? 2. How can we apply the lesson of trusting in God's timing to our personal lives and current world events? 3. In what ways does the concept of the kingdom of God challenge our understanding of power and authority in today's society? 4. How does the anticipation of the kingdom's restoration influence our role as Christians in the world today? 5. What other biblical passages can help us understand the nature of God's kingdom and our role within it? Acts 1 Bible Study Questions 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? Links Acts 1:6 NIV Acts 1:6 NLT Acts 1:6 ESV Acts 1:6 NASB Acts 1:6 KJV Acts 1:6 Commentaries Bible Hub