Lesson 26
What did Jesus offer people instead of judgment?
Forgiveness, salvation, and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
How does a sinner’s soul become new?
(Name at least 2)
Through faith, repentance (a change of heart), and no longer rebelling but turning back to Jesus.
What happened to Ananias and Sapphira when they lied to the Holy Spirit?
They dropped dead in an instant.
What did the Jews accuse Stephen of?
Blasphemy, speaking against the temple
Who was the fiercest persecutor of the Jerusalem church?
Saul
How did the Holy Spirit come upon the disciples?
Appeared like flames above their heads, and sounded like rushing wind.
When Peter explained a sermon, what did he call Jesus? - (the Author of ___)
the Author of Life
What do you call someone who pretends to be something they are not?
A hypocrite
How did the Sanhedrin (Jewish court) respond to Stephen's explanation?
They stoned him to death
Where did Philip preach the gospel?
In Samaria
Why was the crowd so broken-hearted after hearing the explanation of the crucifixion?
They realized they crucified Jesus, their Messiah and God.
How did Peter and John act toward the crippled man by the Beautiful gates?
They gave him full attention, (eye contact) and introduced him to Jesus.
Was there a certain amount of donation money needed for the church from Ananias and Sapphira?
No, it was voluntary.
When the Jews rejected Jesus, how were they like their ancestors?
They rejected Jesus just like their ancestors rejected Joseph and Moses.
Why did the Christians leave Jerusalem? What affect did it have?
Christians left Jerusalem due to persecution and it had an affect because the gospel spread.
What is it called when Jesus immerses believers in the Holy Spirit?
Baptism in the Spirit
What two facts showed that Jesus is the source of life in this story?
He rose from the dead, and His miracle of restoring life to the crippled man's legs.
How did the incident of Ananias and Sapphira affect the church?
It instilled a healthy fear of sin
What character qualities did the Spirit produce in Stephen to be elected to help the apostles with the churches?
-Trustworthiness
- wisdom
-full of the Spirit
Who tried to get the Spirit's power to use for himself in Samaria? What did he offer in return?
Simon the sorcerer. He offered money for the Holy Spirit.
What day was it when the Spirit came on the apostles?
Pentecost - 50th day
Both the "Beautiful" gate and the crippled man had one thing in common, what is it?
(Think about it - Where are the gates/cripple.)
The Jews used both to try to get their way with God in prayer.
Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, which the apostles called Barnabas. What does "Barnabas" mean?
Son of encouragement
How did Jesus answer Stephen's last prayer of "Lord, do not hold this sin against them"
Jesus saved Saul (Paul), who spread the gospel and wrote most of the New Testament.
What is the main problem in a fake believer?
A fake believer just uses God for the good of himself not for the glory of God. Loving themself, not loving God.