Acts 1:12-14

Praying in Jerusalem

In full accord with the Lord's instructions, those who had seen Jesus ascend went into the city of Jerusalem and assembled in an upper room. In his previous writing to Theophilus, Luke had said their return to the city was a joyful one. He also reported that they "were continually in the temple praising and blessing God" (Luke 24:52-53). Clearly, the time of sorrow following the crucifixion was over and the apostles realized the events they had witnessed were reason for rejoicing. The eleven, Mary, the Lord's mother, his half-brothers and some other unidentified disciples were constantly found in prayer as they awaited the promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:12-14).