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Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven
In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach
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After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
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On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.
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He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.
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But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
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They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.
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They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.
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(With the payment he received for his wickedness, Judas bought a field; there he fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out.
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“For,” said Peter, “it is written in the Book of Psalms: “‘May his place be deserted; let there be no one to dwell in it,’ and, “‘May another take his place of leadership.’
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beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us. For one of these must become a witness with us of his resurrection.”
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Then they prayed, “Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen
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The Holy Spirit Comes at Pentecost
When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.
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They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.
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All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
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Utterly amazed, they asked: “Aren’t all these who are speaking Galileans?
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Then how is it that each of us hears them in our native language?
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(both Jews and converts to Judaism); Cretans and Arabs—we hear them declaring the wonders of God in our own tongues!”
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Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.”
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Peter Addresses the Crowd
Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say.
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These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning!
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“‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
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God has raised this Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of it.
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“Therefore let all Israel be assured of this: God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Messiah.”
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The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
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With many other words he warned them; and he pleaded with them, “Save yourselves from this corrupt generation.”
