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  • Written to Theophilus. A follow up letter after the Gospel of Luke. I think Theophilus means 'one who loves God'
  • Quick recap
  • Jesus was with the disciples 40 days after the resurrection.
  • after he left he told them to wait for the baptism of the Holy Spirit
  • Jesus: 'you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. You will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth'
  • Jesus lifted up
  • Two in white robes ask why the disciples are looking after Jesus has gone. They say he will return by the same way
  • 120 followers of Jesus are together in Jerusalem praying
  • Peter says they should replace Judas Iscariot.
  • they cast lots between Joseph (aka Barsabas and Justas) and Matthias. Matthias is chosen