Easter · Seventh Sunday of Easter · Year B
Acts 1:12-26
Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas
May 9, 2027
Overview & Insights
“And they cast lots for them, and the lot fell on Matthias.” (Acts 1:26)
The period between the ascension and Pentecost was one of waiting, but not of inactivity. Chiefly, for the disciples, it was a time of prayer, but it also saw them finding a replacement for Judas. In this connection, we have the first speech in Acts. Like most of the speeches in this book, it is probably only a summary of what Peter said. Nevertheless, behind Luke’s report we can still catch the original tones of the apostle.
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Commentary
Commentary on Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary reading of the church in transition choosing a twelfth witness to the resurrection.
Acts 1:15-17, 21-26 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on the apostles returning to the upper room and completing the Twelve.
Acts 1 - David Guzik Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Evangelical verse by verse study of the days of prayer and the choice of Matthias.
Acts 1 Commentary Precept Austin
Deep inductive digest on the community at prayer and the casting of lots for Judas' place.
Acts 1:12 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators gathered on the return from Olivet, the upper room, and the replacement of Judas.
Background & Word Study
Acts 1:12 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek text with parsing for the sabbath day's journey, the gathering in prayer, and the lot.
Book of Acts Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of Acts framing the restoration of the Twelve before Pentecost.
Acts - Enter the Bible Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary background on the authorship, purpose, and structure of Acts (background only).
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Questions preachers ask
Why is Matthias chosen?
To restore the Twelve after Judas's fall, the believers put forward two who had followed Jesus from the beginning and, after prayer, cast lots; Matthias is numbered with the apostles as a witness to the resurrection.
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