Norwegian 2018 (Bibelen - Guds Ord Hverdagsbibelen (Hermon Forlag))
Mens de var samlet og Jesus var blant dem, spurte de: «Herre, når dette skjer, kommer Du da til å befri Israel fra romerne, slik at vi får landet vårt tilbake? Jesus svarte: «Når det gjelder tidspunkt for når Gud skal gjøre ting som bare Han har myndighet å gjøre – ja, så angår det ikke dere. Men dere skal få kraft når Den Hellige Ånd kommer over dere. Og dere skal være vitner om Meg i Jerusalem, og i hele Judea og Samaria, og helt til jordens ende.»
What Does This Mean?
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.
Explained for Children
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.
Historical Background
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.
Living It Out Today
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.
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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.