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On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.
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But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that he would place one of his descendants on his throne.
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Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
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The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”
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Heaven must receive him until the time comes for God to restore everything, as he promised long ago through his holy prophets.
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He gave him no inheritance here, not even enough ground to set his foot on. But God promised him that he and his descendants after him would possess the land, even though at that time Abraham had no child.
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“As the time drew near for God to fulfill his promise to Abraham, the number of our people in Egypt had greatly increased.
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“From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised.
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“We tell you the good news: What God promised our ancestors
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God raised him from the dead so that he will never be subject to decay. As God has said, “‘I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.’
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But as he left, he promised, “I will come back if it is God’s will.” Then he set sail from Ephesus.
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And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our ancestors that I am on trial today.
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This is the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me.
