Acts 1:4

Arabic 2023 (SAB) (الكتاب الشريف)

وَذَاتَ مَرَّةٍ، لَمَّا كَانَ يَأْكُلُ مَعَهُمْ، أَوْصَاهُمْ وَقَالَ: ”لَا تُغَادِرُوا مَدِينَةَ الْقُدْسِ، بَلِ انْتَظِرُوا أَنْ يُتَمِّمَ الْأَبُ وَعْدَهُ لَكُمْ كَمَا سَمِعْتُمْ مِنِّي.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse from Acts, Jesus is telling his disciples not to leave Jerusalem and to wait for the Holy Spirit's coming, which he had promised them earlier.

Explained for Children

Imagine you are waiting at a bus stop with your friends. Your friend tells you all to stay put because soon a big surprise bus will come. That’s what Jesus told his friends - to stay in one place and wait for something amazing!

Historical Background

Acts was written by Luke, an early Christian writer, around the late first century AD. The audience includes both Jewish and Gentile Christians who needed to understand how Jesus' teachings were fulfilled through the Holy Spirit's arrival.

Living It Out Today

A modern scenario could be a group of friends deciding to stay together in their hometown to launch a new venture that they have been promised will succeed, rather than dispersing to try different paths individually.

Topics

• Holy Spirit
• Promise
• Waiting
• Discipleship
• Expectation
• Faith

Related Verses

• John 14:26
• Luke 24:49
• Acts 2:1-4
• Galatians 5:22-23
• Ezekiel 36:27

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jesus instruct his disciples to wait in Jerusalem?

Jesus wanted them to be present for a very important event, the coming of the Holy Spirit. He knew that this would be crucial for their mission to spread the gospel.

What does 'promise of the Father' refer to in Acts 1:4?

The 'promise of the Father' refers to the gift of the Holy Spirit, which Jesus had previously told his disciples about. This promise was fulfilled at Pentecost.

How can we apply the concept of waiting from this verse in our lives?

We can apply it by staying faithful and patient when God seems to be delaying something important, just as the early disciples did before receiving the Holy Spirit.

What lessons can parents teach their children using Acts 1:4?

Parents can teach their children about waiting on God's timing and staying unified in faith, much like Jesus' disciples stayed together awaiting an important event.