FACTS ABOUT ACTS
Not named among the 12 disciples, yet considered to be the most likely author of Acts.
Who is Luke
He was chosen as the apostle to replace Judas
Who is Mattias
She devoted her life to looking after widows. When she died she was resurrected by Peter. She was known by two names
Who is Tabitha or Dorcas
This is the day when the Holy Spirit empowered the disciples, as promised by Jesus, to boldly preach the gospel to the world
What is the day of Pentecost
This couple was killed because they lied to the Holy Spirit
Who is Ananias and Sapphira
Paul was able to complete this many missionary journeys.
What is 3
Paul ministered to the Gentiles but I was chosen to go to the Jews
Who is Peter
She was so surprised and excited to see Peter at the door that she forgot to let him in
Who is Rhoda
In modern day christianity a point of contention. This was the first gift given by the Holy Spirit
What is the gift of tongues
After Herod had Peter arrested and imprisoned, this unbelievable act happened
What is their chains fell off and an angel led them out of prison
He prophesied about Judas in the Old Testament and it was repeated in Acts 1
Who is David
Though he gave the full account from Abraham to Moses in his defense for preaching the gospel, he still met a sad but glorious end
Who is Stephen
I was a seller of purple from Thyatira. My household and I were baptized when Paul and Silas preached in Philippi
Who is Lydia
When Jesus promised the Holy Spirit before He ascended, He said that when we receive the Holy Spirit we shall become this person
What is witnesses
After the crippled man was healed the people of Lystra thought that Barnabas and Paul were these gods
Who is Zeus and Hermes
This person of the Godhead appeared on the day of Pentecost
Who is the Holy Spirit
Paul and Barnabas argued about this disciple continuing on in the missionary journey with them because he deserted them in Pamphylia
Who is John Mark
My husband Aquila and I explained "The Way" more accurately to Apolllos
Who is priscilla
After the Holy Spirit empowered the disciples to preach a great number of persons were added to the church
What is 3,000
While Paul and Silas were in jail, the Philippian jailor was saved because of this unbelievable act
What is the earth quaked, the prison doors flung open and their chains fell off
The number of chapters in Acts rhymes with great
What is 28
He is know as the first apostle to be martyred
Who is James
I was among those praying in the upper room after my son died.
Who is Mary
Instead of the book being called "The Acts of the Apostles" scholars think that is should be called by this title
What is "The Acts of the Holy Spirit"
On the island of Malta the inhabitants thought that Paul was a God because of this incredible act
What is he did not die after being bitten by a venomous viper