Christ's Promise and His Kingdom

I. The Promise of the Father 1:4-5

A. John the Baptist Plainly Spoke of this “Promise” -- Luke 3:16

B. The Disciples were to wait for this Promise – Matt. 28:16-20

II. The Reality of the Kingdom 1:6-8

A. Understand the Passage in Light of its Context

B. What is the Kingdom?

Luke 1:31-33
Luke 9:27
Luke 10:8-12
Luke 16:14-16
John 18:33-37

C. Two Errors to Avoid -- Acts 1:6

1. A diminished view of the church
   

2. A view that Christ will be king someday
   

D. Understand the Passage in Light of Luke’s Account

1. Luke 24:24-27
   

2. Luke 24:44-49
   

III. The Ascension of the Son 9-11