Lesson 2

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(Acts 13:38-41)
"...through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins; "and by Him everyone who believes is justified from all things from which you could not be justified by the law of Moses. "Beware therefore, ...'" (NKJV)

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"WAITING AT JERUSALEM"- Lesson 2 in "Body" course

We have studied Acts 1 and Matthew 28's witnesses to Jesus' Commission to the apostles.
First, we review this information and then we study Mark and Luke's accounts.

Acts 1:2 Until the day in which he was taken up, after that he through the Holy Ghost had given commandments unto the apostles whom he had chosen:

JESUS' CHARGES APOSTLES ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF ACTS

JESUS' CHARGES APOSTLES ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF ACTS

JESUS' CHARGES APOSTLES ACCORDING TO THE BOOK OF ACTS

ACTS CHAPTER 1: Review of Summary of Commands:

1. Acts 1 records that the apostles were
   (1) to wait at Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit,
   (2)
   (3)

4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
11 ... this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

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ACTS CHAPTER 1: Summary of Commands Match the record with words in the text.
1. Acts 1 records that the apostles were
   (1) to wait at Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit,
   (2) to witness into all the earth, and
   (3)

4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
11 ... this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

ACTS CHAPTER 1: Summary of Commands Match the record with words in the text.
1. Acts 1 records that the apostles were
   (1) to wait at Jerusalem for the Holy Spirit,
   (2) to witness into all the earth, and
   (3) to know that Jesus was coming back in the clouds.

4 And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.
8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
11 ... this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

THE CHARGE ACCORDING TO MATTHEW

THE CHARGE ACCORDING TO MATTHEW

THE CHARGE ACCORDING TO MATTHEW

MATTHEW CHAPTER 28: Summary of Commands: Match the record with words in the text.
This is Matthew`s record.
   (1) Jesus commands his apostles to go to all nations.
   (2)
   (3)

   (4)
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

MATTHEW CHAPTER 28: Summary of Commands: Match the record with words in the text.
This is Matthew`s record.
   (1) Jesus commands his apostles to go to all nations.
   (2) They are to teach disciples and baptize them.
   (3)

   (4)
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

MATTHEW CHAPTER 28: Summary of Commands: Match the record with words in the text.
This is Matthew`s record.
   (1) Jesus commands his apostles to go to all nations.
   (2) They are to teach disciples and baptize them.
   (3) The apostles are to teach the baptized disciples to observe all of Jesus` commands.
   (4)
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

MATTHEW CHAPTER 28: Summary of Commands: Match the record with words in the text.
This is Matthew`s record.
   (1) Jesus commands his apostles to go to all nations.
   (2) They are to teach disciples and baptize them.
   (3) The apostles are to teach the baptized disciples to observe all of Jesus` commands.
   (4) He promises to be with them always.
18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. 19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.

THE ACCOUNT ACCORDING TO MARK

THE ACCOUNT ACCORDING TO MARK

THE ACCOUNT ACCORDING TO MARK

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We will now study the witnesses of Mark and Luke...

1MARK CHAPTER 16
14Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;
1. Why was Jesus upset with the eleven? Find the answer in the text and click on it.

2MARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
2. What is Jesus` first command to the apostles?
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15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

3MARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
3. Who is the audience?
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15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world , and preach the gospel to every creature .16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

4MARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
4. What were the apostles commanded to do for the audience?
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15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

5MARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
5. What is the audience supposed to do?
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15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

6MARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
6. What is the result of believing and being baptized?
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15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

7MARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
7. What will happen to those that do not believe at all?
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15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned [condemned]17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God

8MARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
8. What is the promise given to the apostles? Click on the correct answer in the text.

15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.16He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; 18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.

9MARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
9. How did the Lord confirm the Word? Click on the correct answer in the text.

17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following . Amen.

9aMARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
9a. What is the promise given to the apostles for? Click on the correct answer in the text.

17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

10MARK CHAPTER 16 Summary of Commands in Mark
10. What was the first `sign` to confirm the Word?
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17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

11MARK CHAPTER 16
11. What was the second `sign` to confirm the Word?
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17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

12MARK CHAPTER 16
12. What was the third `sign` to confirm the Word?
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17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

13MARK CHAPTER 16
13. What was the fourth `sign` to confirm the Word?
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17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

14MARK CHAPTER 16
14. What was the fifth 'sign' to confirm the Word?
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17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

15MARK CHAPTER 16
15. Where did Jesus go after He gave the commission?
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17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues;18They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.19So then after the Lord had spoken unto them, he was received up into heaven, and sat on the right hand of God.20And they went forth, and preached every where, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following. Amen.

THE ACCOUNT ACCORDING TO LUKE

THE ACCOUNT ACCORDING TO LUKE

THE ACCOUNT ACCORDING TO LUKE

16LUKE CHAPTER 24
16. What did Jesus tell the apostles to do until they would be endued with power?
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46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.48And ye are witnesses of these things.49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out

17LUKE CHAPTER 24
17. What would eventually be the assigned audience after they received power?
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46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.48And ye are witnesses of these things.49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out

18LUKE CHAPTER 24
18. What were the apostles supposed to do with the audience?
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46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.48And ye are witnesses of these things.49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out

19LUKE CHAPTER 24
19. What is the first thing to be preached that is listed here?
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46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.48And ye are witnesses of these things.49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out

20LUKE CHAPTER 24
20. What is the second thing to be preached that is listed here?
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46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.48And ye are witnesses of these things.49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out

21LUKE CHAPTER 24
21. What is Jesus going to send upon the apostles?
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46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.48And ye are witnesses of these things.49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out

22LUKE CHAPTER 24
22. Finally, let's look at the book of John the apostle.
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46And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day:47And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.48And ye are witnesses of these things.49And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out

John

"THE GREAT COMMISSION"

ACCORDING TO THE GOSPEL OF "JOHN"
"THE GREAT COMMISSION"

ACCORDING TO THE GOSPEL OF "JOHN"

THE NEW TESTAMENT

23JOHN

CHAPTER 20
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you .
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

23. Even as the Father sent Jesus, He was doing what to His disciples?
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24JOHN
CHAPTER 20
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
24. What did Jesus do after He said that He was sending them?
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25JOHN
CHAPTER 20
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
25. What did He tell them to receive?
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26JOHN
CHAPTER 20
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
26. In connection with receiving the Holy Ghost, whose sins would be remitted?
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27JOHN
CHAPTER 20
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.
27. In connection with receiving the Holy Ghost, whose sins would be retained?
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28JOHN

28. What is Jesus' first charge to the apostles according to this witness?
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CHAPTER 20
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

29JOHN

29. With what power were the apostles to possess?
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CHAPTER 20
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them ; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

30JOHN
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CHAPTER 20
21 Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.
22 And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost:
23 Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.

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SUMMARIZE: First, combine [add] all the statements about Jesus' commands to His apostles.

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SUMMARIZE: Second, combine all the statements about Jesus` commands to the world.

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SUMMARIZE: Third, what would be the result of obedience to the apostles` teaching?

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SUMMARIZE: Fourth, what else was promised the apostles?

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The apostles made up a new religion from their imaginations.

Jesus promised that his disciples would be able to lay their hands on the sick in order to heal all people.

Although Jesus never wrote anything down, nevertheless, with all authority, He charged His apostles to teach all that He taught.

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