Why did the disciples ask Jesus if he would 'restore again' the kingdom to Israel in Acts 1?
The disciples asked about restoring the kingdom 'again' because they were thinking of the glory of Solomon's kingdom, which was Israel's high point. They wondered whether the nation would experience something like that glory once more. Their question reflected hope for a renewed kingdom, and Jesus did not ridicule them for it.
Les explains that in Acts chapter 1 the disciples asked Jesus, 'will thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?' He points out that they used the word 'again' because they were thinking of all the glory of Solomon's kingdom, which was Israel's high point. They were asking if the nation would experience something like that again. Les also notes that Jesus did not ridicule them in Acts 1 and say, well now get that out of your head, as though they were only talking about spiritual things. Their question grew out of Israel's past glory and the hope of its restoration.
When they therefore were come together, they asked of him, saying, Lord, wilt thou at this time restore again the kingdom to Israel?
More Questions
What kind of kingdom were the disciples asking Jesus to restore to Israel in Acts 1:6?
The kingdom the twelve were asking Jesus to restore to Israel was the same kind of glorious kingdom that David and Solomon had, except that the Messiah—someone greater than Solomon—would be their King.
Who asked Jesus in Acts 1:6 if He would restore the kingdom to Israel at that time?
In Acts 1:6 the "they" who asked about restoring the kingdom to Israel were the eleven apostles — Judas was gone and Matthias had not yet been brought in.
What does the word 'again' mean in Acts 1:6 when the apostles ask about restoring the kingdom to Israel?
Les teaches that the word 'again' in Acts 1:6 points back to the national glory Israel had already reached under David and Solomon, glory that had spread to the then-known world.
What was on the disciples' heart when they asked Jesus about restoring the kingdom in Acts 1:6?
The question the disciples asked in Acts 1:6 about restoring the kingdom to Israel reveals that the kingdom was what filled their mind at that time.