Acts 1-2

Acts 1-2 serves as the prologue to the Acts of the Apostles, setting the stage for the early Christian movement. These chapters encompass Jesus' final instructions to His disciples, His ascension, the replacement of Judas, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Peter’s sermon, and the rapid expansion of the Church. This paper examines the theological, historical, and literary elements of Acts 1-2, emphasizing their significance in the broader narrative of Acts.