¥According to the Bible,
they were now convinced Jesus was
alive:
¥Acts 1:3 (NIV) After
his suffering, he showed himself to these men
and gave many convincing proofs that he was
alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
¥They were now empowered
by the Holy Spirit:
¥Acts 1:8 (NIV) But you
will receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in
Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to
the ends of the earth.