LIFE
What was Paul's Jewish name before he became a Christian?
Saul
Whose martyrdom took place right before Saul began his violent campaign against the church?
Stephen
Where was Saul traveling when a blinding light from heaven flashed around him?
Damascus
What was the name of the disciple the Lord sent to restore Saul's sight?
Ananias
Who was Paul's primary traveling companion during his first missionary journey?
Barnabas
How many major missionary journeys did Paul undertake?
3
What did the scattered believers do wherever they went?
They preached the word / Good News
What miraculous event happened as Saul was approaching the city of Damascus?
A bright light from heaven flashed around him, causing him to fall to the ground.
What did Saul do after Ananias prayed for him and he received sight?
Get baptized
Who called and set apart Saul and Barnabas to begin their first missionary journey?
The Holy Spirit
In which city was Paul born?
Tarsus
How is Saul described as treating the church?
He was going from house to house, dragging off men and women to put them in prison
What did Jesus say to Saul when He called to him from the ground?
"Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?"
How did Saul manage to escape Damascus when the Jews plotted to kill him?
He was smuggled out the city gates in a large basket lowered through the wall
Which two men did the Holy Spirit specifically say to set apart for the work He had called them to do?
Barnabas and Saul
Which strict religious group did Paul belong to before his conversion?
The pharisees
When the great persecution started and believers scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, who remained in Jerusalem?
The apostles
After Saul lost his sight and was led into the city, how many days did he go without eating or drinking?
Three days
On what specific street did the Lord tell this disciple to find Saul praying?
Straight Street
After leaving Paphos, Paul and his companions traveled to Perga in Pamphylia. Who left them there and returned to Jerusalem?
John (also called Mark)
What was Paul's profession/trade that he used to support himself financially?
Tentmaker
Because of the great persecution led by Saul, the believers were scattered throughout these two places:
Judea and Samaria.
From whom did Saul get letters authorizing him to arrest followers of Jesus?
The High Priest
What physical condition did Saul experience when Ananias laid hands on him?
Something like scales fell from his eyes
How did Paul punish the false prophet Elymas for trying to pervert the straight ways of the Lord?
He was struck blind for a season