Important People
Who wrote the book of Acts?
Luke
Which city witnessed the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples?
Jerusalem
Which character in Acts was known for his persecution of Christians before his conversion?
Saul (later known as Paul)
Paul was embarrassed about telling people how he was a former persecutor of Christians because it would make him seem like a hypocrite.
False.
He whole-heartedly told the story of his conversion three times to show how the Holy Spirit works in the life of a Christian.
What major event marks the beginning of the Book of Acts?
The Ascension of Jesus Christ
Who baptized Paul?
Ananias of Damascus
Which city was the starting point for most of Paul's missionary journeys?
Antioch
Who was Paul's first missionary companion?
Barnabas
Paul's mission was primarily to the Jews.
False.
God wanted him to go to the Gentiles
What took place on the day of Pentecost, as depicted in the Book of Acts?
The Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles, enabling them to speak in different languages.
Who baptized the Ethiopian eunuch after explaining the Scriptures to him?
Philip
What city did Paul visit during his missionary journey where he preached to the intellectuals at the Aeropagus?
Athens
How many missionary journeys did Paul undertake as described in the Book of Acts?
Three
The authorities could not find any specific crime that Paul has committed.
True.
Trials were held only because the Jews were angry after misunderstanding what Paul was preaching.
What significant decision was made at the Council of Jerusalem, as described in Acts?
To allow Gentile believers into the Christian community without requiring them to follow Jewish laws.
Who was the first bishop of Jerusalm?
James, the brother of Jesus
During his third missionary journey, where did Paul spend the most time teaching and preaching?
Ephesus
What miraculous event happened to Paul and Silas while they were imprisioned in Philippi?
An earthquack shook the prison doors open, freeing all the prisoners.
The people on board the ship to Rome did not trust Paul and were afraid of throwing away supplies from the ship.
False.
People were aware of Paul's relationship with God and trusted that God had a plan for them.
At the temple gate called Beautiful, there was a lame beggar who Peter and John came upon. What significant event happened to the beggar?
Peter took him by the hand, claimed healing in the name of Jesus Christ, and the man began to walk.
Who was the first Gentile convert to Christianity, and what were the circumstances surrounding his converstion?
Cornelius, a Roman centurion
In what city did Paul deliver his famous farewell speech to the elders of the Ephesian church?
Miletus
While preaching in Troas, what significant event happened to Eutychus?
He fell asleep in a window and fell three stories to his death. Paul went down to the young man, put his arms around him and raised him from the dead.
In the early church, the church chose seven men who were full of the Spirit and wisdom to help in preaching and teaching so the Apostles would be free to help the poor and the widows.
False.
They chose the seven decons to help serve the tables so the Apostles would be free to preach and teach.
On the island of Malta, what significant event happened in the estate belonging to the chief official of the island, Publius?
Paul laid his hands on Publius' father, who was ill, and healed him. When that happened, the rest of the sick on the island came and were cured as well.