Stroll Through Scripture for April 7, 2024

Based on Acts 1:1–14

The resurrection has taken place. Now what? That’s probably what was going through the minds of Jesus’ early followers. Regardless of the fact that Jesus told his closest followers at least three times what was going to happen, they just never got it. But are we any different? How many times does Jesus tell us love our enemies, care for the poor, welcome the stranger, get rid of things that get in the way of our relationship with God and others, and more? And how many times do we humans, at least collectively, ignore Jesus or twist his…