Acts 1:1 – “All that Jesus began to do and teach”
In the text above the words “all that Jesus began to do and teach” are in the linear action. It is action still going on. The verb “began” is present infinitive, linear action. It is as if to say that Jesus is still carrying on from heaven the work and teachings which He started while on earth before His ascension. Luke does not say “all that Jesus did and taught,” but “all that Jesus began to do and to teach.”
The Gospel of Luke tells us what Jesus began to do and teach, while Acts of the Apostles tells what He continues to do and teach by His Spirit through His special Body. What does Jesus continue both to do and teach through His present body on the earth? Every born again believer is a member of the special Body with specific spiritual gifts that are needed by His Body.
God places every member in a local church to accomplish His redemptive purposes through that church. He saved you by grace and put you in a local Bible believing church to accomplish His will on this earth. Christ does no ask you to do His work in your abilities, gifts, likes, and dislikes. What chapter are you writing in Volume 2023 of the Life and Acts of Jesus Christ? Where is God at work in your life? What is He doing and teaching through you to accomplish His eternal purposes?
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Pastor Josh Laryea