People of Acts
He consented to Stephen's death.
Who is Saul of Tarsus?
7:58
The Holy Spirit first came upon the believers in this city.
What is Jerusalem?
2:1-4
On the day of Pentecost, believers spoke in these as a sign of the Holy Spirit descending.
What are tongues/other languages?
2:1-4
This physical symbol of the Holy Spirit's coming appeared over the believers' heads during Pentecost.
What are tongues of fire?
2:3
While in prison, this natural disaster freed Paul and Silas.
What is an earthquake?
16:26
Known as "the exhorter", he traveled with Paul and stood up for him when others doubted his conversion.
Who is Barnabas?
9:26-27
The believers were first called Christians in this city.
What is Antioch?
11:26
Peter saw this vision that prepared him to share the gospel with the Gentiles.
What is a sheet with unclean animals?
10:9-16
Seven men, called these, were chosen to help serve the church's practical needs.
What are deacons?
6:1-6
The Roman governor, Felix, kept Paul in custody for 2 years hoping to be offered this.
What is a bribe?
24:26
He was chosen to replace Judas as one of the 12 Apostles.
Who was Matthias?
1:23-26
Paul and Silas were imprisoned in this city and sang hymns at midnight.
What is Philippi?
16:25-26
This couple died instantly after lying to the apostles.
Who are Ananias and Sapphira?
5:1-10
This apostle was the one commanded by Jesus to build His church upon a rock.
Who is Peter?
1:15-22
After being beaten in Philippi, Paul reminded the officials of this fact, which made them afraid.
What is, "We are Roman citizens"?
16:37-38
He helped Paul regain his sight through the power of the Holy Spirit.
Who is Ananaias?
9:10-18
In this city, Paul taught in the lecture hall of Tyrannus for two years and equipped other believers to evangelize to Asia Minor.
What is Ephesus?
19:9-10
When Paul was bitten by a snake and survived, the islanders thought he was this.
What is a god?
28:6
The church scattered after this intense persecutory event in Jerusalem.
What is the stoning of Stephen?
8:1
When Paul was stoned and left for dead in this city, he got up and went straight back into the city.
What is Lystra?
14:19-20
He was a magician who tried to buy the power of the Holy Spirit.
Who was Simon the Sorcerer?
8:18-20
Paul was under house arrest in this city for two years at the end of Acts.
What is Rome?
28:30-31
What sermon was most impactful to you during the book of Acts and why? Refer to your Bible and point out what stands out to you.
no wrong answer as long as it is comprehensive and well-referenced
This Pharisee, member of the Sanhedrin, and Saul/Paul's former teacher advised caution in dealing with the apostles, saying, "If this is from God, you will not be able to stop them".
Who is Gamaliel?
5:34–39
This high priest ordered Paul to be struck on the mouth during his trial.
Who is Ananias?
23:2