Act 1:12 | MHM | STEP | The Apostles in Jerusalem This section describes what the apostles did after Jesus ascended to heaven. It explains where Jesus left the earth, where the disciples went, who was with them, and how they spent their time as they waited for the Holy Spirit. The disciples followed Jesus’ instructions, stayed together, and prayed with one heart. Their unity and devotion set an example for all believers. v. 12 : Jesus ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives, near Bethany (Luke 24:50 ). This is the same place where he began his suffering (Luke 22:39 ), and now he left in glory from there. This fulfilled the prophecy, His feet shall stand upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem (Zechariah 14:4 ). The Mount of Olives is close to Jerusalem, about a “Sabbath day’s journey”—a short distance that people could walk on the Sabbath (about 2,000 cubits, see Joshua 3:4 and 2 Kings 4:23 ). This rule helped people remember to rest on the Sabbath but allowed for necessary travel.

‏ Acts 1:12

The Apostles in Jerusalem

This section describes what the apostles did after Jesus ascended to heaven. It explains where Jesus left the earth, where the disciples went, who was with them, and how they spent their time as they waited for the Holy Spirit. The disciples followed Jesus’ instructions, stayed together, and prayed with one heart. Their unity and devotion set an example for all believers.

v. 12: Jesus ascended into heaven from the Mount of Olives, near Bethany (Luke 24:50 ^a). This is the same place where he began his suffering (Luke 22:39 ^b), and now he left in glory from there. This fulfilled the prophecy, His feet shall stand upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem (Zechariah 14:4 ^c). The Mount of Olives is close to Jerusalem, about a “Sabbath day’s journey”—a short distance that people could walk on the Sabbath (about 2,000 cubits, see Joshua 3:4 ^d and 2 Kings 4:23 ^e). This rule helped people remember to rest on the Sabbath but allowed for necessary travel.