Acts 1:20

Amharic Gamo (ጋሞ ማጻፋ)

ጉጂዲካ ጴጽሮሲ፥ «ዬ ማጻፋን፥ ‹ኢዛ ጋዴይ ሜላ ኣቶ፤ ኢዛን ኣይ ኣሲካ ዶፖ፤ ቃሴካ ኢዛ ዳናቴ ሃራ ኣሲ ኤኮ› ጌቴቲ ጻፌቲዴስ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Acts 1 talks about how Judas' position as one of the disciples will be taken by someone else, reflecting the words in Psalms that predict this change. It's Peter speaking during a meeting of Jesus' followers after his ascension.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your friend moved away and you got to take their spot on the school bus. This is like that, but with a very special group. Judas left, and someone new will join to make the group complete again.

Historical Background

Acts was written by Luke around 60-80 AD, aimed at early Christians. It documents the spread of Christianity after Jesus' ascension. The quote from Psalms reflects the common belief in divine foretelling and judgment.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, think about a situation where someone leaves a group or position, creating an opportunity for another to step up and fulfill that role, much like how Judas's departure opened a place for Matthias among the apostles.

Topics

• apostles
• discipleship
• replacement
• prophecy
• divine will
• leadership

Related Verses

• Psalms 69:25
• Psalms 109:8
• John 17:12
• Acts 13:22
• Matthew 26:24

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'bishoprick' mean?

'Bishoprick' refers to the office or role of a bishop. In this context, it means that the position Judas held will be given to someone else.

How was Matthias chosen as the replacement for Judas?

In Acts 1:23-26, the group prayed and cast lots, a common method of decision-making in ancient times, to choose between two candidates, Matthias being selected by this means.

What role does prophecy play in understanding this verse?

The reference to Psalms shows that early Christians viewed Jesus' life and the subsequent events as fulfilling ancient prophecies. This added a layer of divine purpose to Judas's betrayal and replacement.

Why is Peter speaking in Acts 1:20?

Peter, being one of the key leaders among the early Christians, was addressing the group about filling the vacancy left by Judas, which reflects his role as a leader and interpreter of scripture at that time.