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Acts 1:6-9 (NLT)

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⁶ So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, "Lord, has the time come for you to free Israel and restore our kingdom?" ⁷ He replied, "The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you to know. ⁸ ⁹ After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they could no longer see him.

This passage relates to the following topic(s):
(v. 8) Strength / Sovereignty / Power - Spirit's power to help the disciples speak in other languages

This passage relates to the following question(s):
(v. 8) When did we start to receive the Holy Spirit? You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you
(v. 9) Where is Christ now? He was taken up before their very eyes
(v. 9) From where did Jesus asend? Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven... from the hill called the Mount of Olives

This passage is referenced in the following quiet time(s):
(v. 6) Life of Jesus (part 2) (2010-06-26)
(v. 7) Purpose Driven Life - Made for a Mission (part 3) (2008-07-11)
(v. 7) Life of Jesus (part 2) (2010-06-26)
(v. 8) Purpose Driven Life - Made for a Mission (part 3) (2008-07-11)
(v. 8) Purpose Driven Life - Sharing Your Message (Testimony) (2008-07-12)
(v. 8) Life of Jesus (part 2) (2010-06-26)
(v. 9) Life of Jesus (part 2) (2010-06-26)

This passage is referenced in the following study note(s):
(v. 8) Bible Talk: Holy Spirt (part 2) (2015-07-26)

Definition(s):
Israel (Iz-rehl): who prevails with God
Israel (Is-ra-el): who prevails with God