Lectionary Passage: Acts 1:1-2 - In the first book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning 2 until the day when he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen.
In his Gospel Luke announced his purpose at the very start
was to write a clear and orderly account,
so Theophilus could know the truth of Jesus on his part,
in regard to those things that were paramount.
In the Acts of the Apostles, though, Luke does not tell us why
he is writing to Theophilus again.
One surmises that the purpose which herein must also lie
was to nurture this distinguished citizen.
What became of him would certainly be int’resting to know,
but no further mention of his name is made.
That he was someone of prominence is obvious, although,
in the story one can’t tell what part he played.
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