Bible moment
The Bible moment
Acts 1:1–11 tells how Jesus presented himself alive to the apostles after his suffering, appearing over forty days and speaking about the kingdom of God. He told them to remain in Jerusalem and wait for the Father’s promised gift, the Holy Spirit. Jesus said they would receive power when the Holy Spirit came upon them and would be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. After blessing them, Jesus was taken up while they watched, and a cloud hid him from their sight. Two men in white clothing told the apostles that Jesus would return in the same way they had seen him go into heaven. This passage gives the mission and the promise without giving a timetable for restoration or defining the kingdom as a political government.
Look closely
What children can notice
Jesus gives the apostles a hopeful assignment: they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes and will be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. A simple path or globe-like earth can organize the places without adding narrative events.
Talk together
Talk about it
- Where were the apostles told to begin their witness?
- How can we share Jesus’ good news with others?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use the path or globe-like layout to trace the mission from Jerusalem outward. Invite children to name each place in order, then talk about waiting for the Holy Spirit and sharing hope. Keep the discussion focused on witness, Jesus’ blessing, and his promised return.
Source note
From this passage
Acts 1:6-8 · The Ascension
Jesus gives the apostles a hopeful assignment: they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes and will be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. A simple path or globe-like earth can organize the places without adding narrative events.
