why did the disciples go to the Mount of Olives, since in Acts 1:4 they were told not to leave Jerusalem?
The Mount of Olives was less than a mile from the walls of Jerusalem proper. It was still within the area of greater Jerusalem, just as a suburb bordering a city is still considered a part of the city environment. Q: In Acts 1:12, did Jesus ascend to heaven from the Mount of Olives, or did He ascend to heaven from Bethany as Lk 24:50 says? A: Both, because Bethany was on the slope of the Mount of olives. Bethany was closer to Jerusalem than the distance a Jew was permitted to walk on the Sabbath, and the Mount of Olives was in between Bethany and Jerusalem. Q: In Acts 1:17, why would God have Judas Iscariot be a part of the ministry prior to Judas betraying Jesus? A: Judas treachery was a part of Gods plan according to Acts 2:23. Judas is just one example in the Bible of unworthy people who act as leaders of Gods flock but are in fact wolves. It happened back then in Acts 20:29-31, and it happens today sometimes. Q: In Acts 1:17, exactly how did Judas die? A: See the discussion on Matt
