The Promise of New life, session 1 Acts 1:1-12.IntroductionA. Luke is author of the Gospel of Luke and his sequel: the books of acts.1. His goal: to proclaim the work of Jesus through the Holy Spiritthrough his body the church.2. V.1-3: The Father's plan is to reveal his heart for a suffering andlost world through his church.3. What is "kingdom?"a. It is rule or reign over an area or peopleb. It is not physical, but spiritual with physical impact.c. Jesus' kingdom came with:Himself-he embodied the kingdomWith his word or teachingili.With his signs and wonders4. V. 4-5. The promise of the Holy Spirita. Made by the Father: this is the fruit of Jesus' paschal mystery.b. The Holy Spirit dwells in us to make us like Jesus.c. Jesus told them to "wait". This implies prayer.5. V. 6-7. The disciples are operating on the level of material orearthly strategy.  ...