21-22 @ the Temple
How does Paul say he got his citizenship?
He was "free born" (he was born a Roman citizen(.
The Sanhedrin was primarily made up of what two Jewish religious factions?
(BONUS: What big controversial topic does Paul bring up that sends them both into major dissension and argument?)
Pharisees v. Sadducees
The Resurrection
What is the name of the King who shows up to hear Paul's case?
(BONUS: How does he respond to Paul's testimony?)
(BONUS 2: What does Paul state that he knows this king believes?)
Agrippa
He says, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian"
Paul tells Agrippa that he knows that Agrippa believes the Old Testament prophets
3 times
When speaking to the Sanhedrin, Paul identified himself as the son of a member of which Jewish sect?
Pharisee (Pharisaism)
What was the separating barrier known as that kept Gentiles from passing a certain point at the Jerusalem Temple complex? (What is it referred to as in the epistle to the Ephesians?)
Middle wall of partition
What conspiracy caused the Roman commander to need to escort Paul out of Jerusalem?
(BONUS: What family member of Paul was involved in telling the Roman commander of this evil plot?)
40 Jewish men had vowed not to eat or drink until Paul was dead.
Paul's nephew told the commander.
Why was Paul basically forced to appeal to Caesar?
Because Festus was going to send him back to Jerusalem (where the Sanhedrin or the conspirators) would have had him killed!
For what primary cause does Paul state that he is bound as a prisoner in Rome when he speaks to the Jews: "For the _____?_____ of Israel"
(BONUS - worth 400 pts: What prophet does Paul quote when speaking with the Jews under Roman house arrest?)
"Hope" of Israel
Isaiah (chapter 6)
What was the name of the commander on board the boat that took Paul on the journey to Rome?
(BONUS 400 pts: What type of boat were Paul & Co. specifically on? From what region and what purpose?)
Julius
Alexandrian Grain ship
How did Paul actually end up being at the Temple in Jerusalem?
(BONUS: He was accused of bringing who into the Temple?)
He was sponsoring four Jewish men who were keeping a vow.
Trophimus, a Gentile from Ephesus
Why does Paul end up in front of the Sanhedrin?
(BONUS: What was the name of the high priest?)
The Roman commander couldn't scourge Paul, but needed to figure out what Paul's situation was.
Ananias
When Paul is said to have spoken to Felix and his wife concerning the faith in Christ, list two of the three topics that are specifically mentioned as being discussed
(BONUS: How does Felix react to this AND how does he respond to this?)
Righteousness, Temperance, and Judgment
Felix trembled; said, "Go thy way for this time; when I have a more convenient season, I will call for thee."
What two brethren sailed with Paul away from Caesarea on route to Rome?
(BONUS: What was the name of the city here Paul and his two companions stopped before the storm and were able to spend time with more friends for refreshment?)
Luke & Aristarchus
Sidon
How long did Paul spend in Caesarea?
(BONUS: How long did Festus spend in Jerusalem?)
2 years
10 Days
Who did the Roman guard assume Paul was, when he rescued him from being beaten to death by the mob?
What happens that encourages Paul while sitting alone in the castle during his last night at Jerusalem?
The Lord Jesus appears to him and encourages him, promising that just as he had testified of Him in Jerusalem, so he would do the same thing at Rome.
What is the name of the orator that the Sanhedrin hires to accuse Paul to Felix in Caesarea?
Tertullus
What was the name of the storm that caused Paul's shipwreck?
(BONUS: For how many days had the men on the ship gone without food?
Euroclydon
14
Would Judaism have been considered a religio licita?
Why or why not?
Yes; Judaism had a wealth of ancient history and was therefore considered cultural enriching and was protecting by the Roman government.
Why does Scripture say that the Jewish mob kept silence and began listening to Paul as he spoke from the castle stairs? (Be specific for credit)
(BONUS: What caused the mob to erupt all over again?)
(BONUS #2: What did the mob say?)
He spoke to them in the Hebrew Tongue (Aramaic)
BONUS: Paul mentions God sending His message to the Gentiles
BONUS 2: "Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live."
What was the name of the Roman commander who wrote the letter sent with Paul to Caesarea?
(BONUS: How many centurions did he arrange to send in Paul's escort?
Claudius Lysias
2 centurions
When Paul says, "I appeal to Caesar," what was the Latin name of the Roman right he was enacting?
(BONUS: what was the Latin name for the document that the governing official would need to send along with the Roman citizen?)
Provocatio
Relatio
The place known as the Fair Havens was found on what island (the first island that the ship landed on after leaving Asia minor and before entering into the storm.)
BONUS: What person is known for having later pastored on this island?
Crete
Titus
What was the name of Felix's wife?
Drusilla