The Jerusalem Council
This issue sparked the debate at the Jerusalem Council in Acts 15.
What is circumcision for Gentile believers? Acts 15:1
Paul and Barnabas split up because of a disagreement over this young man.
Who is John Mark? Acts 15:36-41
This Roman commander rescued Paul from a mob in Jerusalem.
Who is Claudius Lysias? Acts 21:30-32, 23:26
This couple instructed Apollos more accurately in the way of God.
Who are Aquila and Priscilla? Acts 18:24-26
Paul often began preaching in this type of location when entering a new city.
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What is a synagogue? Acts 17:1-2
**A synagogue, a group of Jews who gathered for teaching and prayer, could be established wherever ten Jewish males lived.
He stood up and reminded the council that God had chosen him to preach to the Gentiles.
Who is Peter? Acts 15:7
Paul received a vision of a man from this region saying, “Come over and help us.”
What is Macedonia? Acts 16:9-10
Paul declared he was on trial for this central belief.
What is the resurrection of the dead? Acts 24:17-21
This silversmith stirred up a riot in Ephesus.
Who is Demetrius? Acts 19:23-29
Who was the synagogue leader that falsely accused Paul, and what happen to him before the judgment seat?
All the Greeks took Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. Acts 18:17
This pair delivered the council’s letter to Antioch.
Who are Judas (Barsabbas) and Silas? Acts 15:27-30
This woman, a seller of purple, became the first recorded convert in Europe.
Who is Lydia? Acts 16:14-15
This governor trembled when Paul spoke about righteousness, self‑control, and judgment.
Who is Felix? Acts 24:25
This young man fell asleep during Paul’s long sermon and fell from a window.
Who is Eutychus? Acts 20:9
Paul found an altar in Athens with this inscription.
What is “To the Unknown God”? Act 17:22-24
The council concluded that Gentiles should abstain from these three things besides sexual immorality.
What are food sacrificed to idols, blood, and things strangled? Acts 15:20
Paul and Silas were imprisoned in this city before an earthquake freed them.
What is Philippi? Acts 16:12, 23-26
This governor succeeded Felix and heard Paul’s case.
Who is Festus? Acts 24:27
This prophet bound his own hands and feet to warn Paul about Jerusalem.
Who is Agabus? Acts 21:7-11
This city was known for its noble people who searched the Scriptures daily.
What is Berea? Acts 17:10-11
This apostle called the council’s decision “not laying on you any greater burden.”
Who is James? acts 15:13-28
In Acts 20, Paul gives an emotional farewell to the elders of this church.
What is Ephesus? Acts 20:17
Paul appealed to this authority, securing his right to be tried in Rome.
Who is Caesar? Acts 25:10-11
This king said, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.”
Who is King Agrippa? Acts 26:28
Paul stayed in this city for two full years while awaiting trial.
What is Rome? Acts 28:30