acts 1-5s
What was the command Jesus gave the disciples before ascending?
To wait in Jerusalem for the promise of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1:4-5).
What qualifications did the apostles require for the seven men to be chosen?
They had to be of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit, and full of wisdom Quizlet.
What did this event signify
It marked God's acceptance of Gentiles, demonstrating that the Holy Spirit's gifts are for all believers, not just Jews.
who got put in jail
peter
Who was the author of Acts and who was it written to?
Acts was written by Luke to Theophilus.
What question did the apostles ask about the kingdom?
They asked if Jesus was restoring the kingdom to Israel at that time (Acts 1:6).
of the Holy Spirit, and full of wisdom Quizlet What was the primary role of the apostles, according to verses 2-4?
To focus on prayer and the ministry of the word.
What is the "baptism of the Holy Spirit" here?
It is an internal, transformative experience that unites believers into one body and empowers them, distinguishing it from water baptism.
First Christian martyr, stoned for his speech against the council
stephen
How long was Jesus seen by his disciples after his resurrection?
40 days (Acts 1:3).
What was the promise of the Holy Spirit's purpose?
They would receive power to be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:8).
How did the opponents describe Stephen’s speech
They could not resist the wisdom and the Spirit by which he spoke.
Why did Peter recall this scripture?
Preached to the Samaritans and the Ethiopian eunuch
philip
What was the name of the field bought with Judas's betrayal money?
Akeldama, or the "Field of Blood" (Acts 1:19).
Matthias was chosen by casting lots after meeting criteria of being with them from John's baptism to the ascension (Acts 1:21-26).
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Matthias was chosen by casting lots after meeting criteria of being with them from John's baptism to the ascension
Name two of the seven men chosen to serve.
Stephen and Philip
How does it differ from John's baptism?
John’s was a water baptism of repentance, whereas the Spirit baptism is the divine acceptance and endowment of power.
Sold property to help the church (Acts 4) and partnered with Paul.
Barnabas
Akeldama, or the "Field of Blood" (Acts 1:19).
The day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1).
What does it mean to be baptized with the Spirit?
t signifies being filled, covered, or immersed in the Holy Spirit, resulting in extraordinary power for witnessing.
Where did Abraham first receive the call from God to leave his home
Where did Abraham first receive the call from God to leave his home
What is the lesson on inclusivity
It teaches that the Gospel is universal, and that faith, not adherence to Jewish traditions, is the basis for salvation and receiving the Holy Spirit.
Roman centurion and the first Gentile convert (Acts 10)
cornelius
Who was the first Christian martyr?
Stephen, who was stoned (Acts 7).