TODAY’S WORD

HIGH FIVE!

The text “ACTS 1:25-36” refers to a passage from the New Testament in the book of Acts. Let’s explore its significance:

1. Context:

   • In Acts 1:25, Peter is addressing the group of believers after Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and subsequent death.
   • Judas was one of the original twelve apostles but betrayed Jesus, leading to his own demise.
   • The apostles needed to fill the vacancy left by Judas.

2. The Passage (Acts 1:25 ESV):

   • “to take the place in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.”
   • Other translations convey a similar message:
     • NIV: “to take over this apostolic ministry, which Judas left to go where he belongs.”
     • NASB: “to occupy this ministry and apostleship from which Judas turned aside to go to his own place.”
     • CSB: “to take the place in this apostolic ministry that Judas left to go where he belongs.”
     • NLT: “as an apostle to replace Judas in this ministry, for he has deserted us and gone where he belongs.”
     • KJV: “That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.”

3. Interpretation:

   • The passage highlights the need to replace Judas with another apostle.
   • Matthias was chosen to fill this role (Acts 1:26).
   • The ministry Peter refers to involves being a witness for Jesus, spreading the Gospel to Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
   • The term “witness” (from the Greek root word “martys”) implies someone willing to testify about what they have seen.
   • Church tradition suggests that Matthias, like the other apostles (except John), would eventually be martyred for their faith.

4. Significance:

   • The passage emphasizes the continuity of Jesus’ ministry through the apostles.
   • It underscores the importance of bearing witness to Jesus, even at the cost of one’s life.
   • Matthias stepping into Judas’ place symbolizes the ongoing mission of spreading the Gospel.

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