THEY ALL JOINED TOGETHER CONSTANTLY IN PRAYER
Acts 1:12-26
Key Verse 1:14 “They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.”
1. Review Luke 24:50-53. Why were they so joyful upon returning to Jerusalem? (12) How dangerous was it for them at this time? (John 20:19)
2. While waiting for the Holy Spirit, what did they do? (14) Why is it significant that Jesus’ brothers were among them? (14b; cf. John 7:5)
3. Why did Peter bring up the matter of Judas the betrayer? (15-19) How did Peter interpret Judas’ betrayal in light of the Scripture? (16; cf. John 13:18-19)
4. Why was it necessary to add another man to fill up the number 12? (20-22) What were the qualifications for an apostle? (21-22)
5. How was Matthias chosen? (23-26; cf. Luke 1:8-9) What can we learn from this passage about the importance of prayer? (cf. John 17:23)