Acts 1:6

Japanese 1965

そこで、彼らは、いっしょに集まったとき、イエスにこう尋ねた。「主よ。今こそ、イスラエルのために国を再興してくださるのですか。」

この聖句の意味

This verse describes the disciples asking Jesus if he was about to restore the kingdom of Israel at that time. They were hoping for a political and spiritual restoration under God's rule.

子どもにもわかる説明

Imagine you asked your teacher, 'Are we going to have storytime now?' That’s like what Jesus' friends did; they wanted to know when something exciting was happening soon.

歴史的背景

Acts is written by Luke, a companion of Paul. This passage occurs shortly after Jesus’ resurrection and before his ascension. The audience was early Christians, including Jews who expected a restored kingdom of Israel.

今日への適用

In today's world, we might ask if God will restore something in our lives immediately. Instead of expecting immediate answers, we can trust that God has His timing for everything.

トピック

• hope
• restoration
• kingdom of God
• expectations
• trust
• salvation

関連する聖句

• Ezekiel 37:21-28
• Isaiah 59:20-21
• Luke 1:68-75
• Romans 11:25-27
• Revelation 1:4-6

よくある質問

What were the disciples hoping for?

The disciples hoped that Jesus would restore the kingdom of Israel, a political and spiritual revival under God's rule as they understood it from Old Testament prophecies.

How does this relate to our expectations today?

Today, we might have similar expectations for immediate answers or solutions. However, Acts 1:6 teaches us to trust in God’s timing and plan.

What is the kingdom of Israel mentioned here?

The kingdom of Israel refers to a restored sovereignty under divine rule as prophesied in the Old Testament, which the disciples expected Jesus to establish.

How should we interpret this verse in modern times?

In modern times, Acts 1:6 encourages us to trust God’s plan and timing rather than expecting immediate restoration or resolution of our hopes and dreams.