JESUS ASCENDS
Acts 1:1–11
Acts 1:1–11
What happened to Jesus at the end of Acts 1:1–11 after He had spoken to His disciples?
What is: Jesus was taken up into heaven while His disciples watched?
What special event were Jesus’ followers experiencing when the Holy Spirit came upon them?
Pentecost.
How did the people respond when Peter’s message touched their hearts?
They asked Peter and the other apostles what they should do.
Which two apostles encountered the man who could not walk at the temple gate?
Peter and John.
What did Jesus tell His disciples to wait for in Jerusalem?
The promised Holy Spirit.
What two unusual signs accompanied the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2?
A sound like a violent rushing wind and what appeared to be tongues of fire resting on the believers.
According to Peter in Acts 2:38, what two responses did he call the people to make?
Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.
What was the name of the temple gate where Peter and John encountered the man who could not walk?
The Beautiful Gate.
According to Acts 1:8, what would the disciples receive when the Holy Spirit came upon them?
Power to be Jesus’ witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.
Why were the people gathered in Jerusalem amazed when the disciples began speaking?
People from different regions heard the disciples speaking in their own languages about God's mighty works.
Name two practices that the early believers devoted themselves to, according to Acts 2:42.
Any two of the following: the apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayer.
What did Peter tell the man to do, and in whose name did he command him?
Peter told him to walk in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Why was Jesus’ ascension important for the disciples’ mission, even though He would no longer be physically present with them?
Jesus had commissioned them to be His witnesses and promised that the Holy Spirit would empower them to continue His work.
How did the events at Pentecost demonstrate that the disciples were beginning to fulfill Jesus’ promise in Acts 1:8?
The Holy Spirit empowered them to speak about God's mighty works publicly, preparing them to witness to people from many nations and backgrounds.
How did the believers’ way of life in Acts 2:44–47 demonstrate that their faith affected more than just their individual beliefs?
They shared with those in need, worshiped together, ate together, prayed, and supported one another. Their faith shaped their relationships and community life.
How did the healed man's response show that the miracle had a greater purpose than simply restoring his ability to walk?
He walked, leaped, and praised God, and his healing drew the attention of others to God's power. The miracle became an opportunity to witness to the people.