The Heart of the Early Church
How does the Bible describe the unity of the believers in Acts 4:32?
They were of one heart and mind
What was Saul's immediate action after his sight was restored and he was baptized?
He began preaching in the synagogues.
What event originally caused the believers to scatter and reach Antioch?
The persecution after Stephen’s death
Who initiated the mission of Barnabas and Saul?
The Holy Spirit
Who was the final judge of Israel who possessed supernatural physical strength tied to his long hair
What did the apostles testify to with "great power"?
The resurrection of the Lord Jesus
According to Galatians 1, how long was it before Saul went to Jerusalem to see the Apostles?
3 years
To whom did the believers in Antioch first begin speaking the good news besides Jews?
Greeks
What physical sign occurred when Paul confronted Elymas the sorcerer?
Elymas was struck blind
Which female prophet and judge sat under a palm tree to give counsel and summoned Barak to lead Israel's army [Judges 4:4-6]?
Deborah
What was the result of the believers' radical generosity (v. 34)?
There were no needy persons among them
Why were the disciples in Jerusalem initially afraid of Saul?
They didn't believe he was truly a disciple.
Why did the church in Jerusalem send Barnabas to Antioch?
To investigate the news of many people turning to the Lord
What happened in Perga that affected the missionary team?
John (Mark) left them to return to Jerusalem.
Which minor judge from the tribe of Issachar arose to save Israel after Abimelek, leading the nation for 23 years with a name that sounded like he belonged in a toolbox?
Tola! (Because he sounds like a "tool-a" box item!)
Where did the believers place the money they received from selling property?
At the apostles' feet
Who stood up for Saul and introduced him to the Apostles?
Barnabas
Where did Barnabas go to "look for Saul"?
Tarsus
In his sermon, Paul argues that Jesus is superior to King David because:
David's body saw decay, but Jesus' body did not.
Who was the reluctant judge that God commanded to shrink his army down to just 300 men before fighting the Midianites
Gideon
What does the name "Barnabas" mean?
Son of Encouragement
How did Saul escape the plot against his life in Damascus?
He was lowered through a wall in a basket.
For how long did Barnabas and Saul meet with the church and teach in Antioch?
A whole year
What caused the Jewish leaders in Pisidian Antioch to turn against Paul and Barnabas?
They were jealous of the large crowds.
Which left-handed judge hid a double-edged dagger under his clothes to assassinate the obese King Eglon of Moab
Background: Recorded in Judges 3:12-30, Ehud used his left-handedness to his advantage. Because guards typically checked a traveler's left thigh for weapons (where a right-handed man draws), Ehud hid his sword on his right thigh, allowing him to sneak it past King Eglon's security.
What was Barnabas’s original name and tribal background?
Joseph, a Levite
(Short Answer) What is the main cultural difference between Hellenistic and Hebraic Jews described in the material?
Language and culture (Greek-speaking vs. Aramaic-speaking/traditional).
What was the name of the prophet who predicted the great famine?
Agabus
What symbolic action did Paul and Barnabas take when they were expelled from the region?
They shook the dust off their feet.
Who was the very first judge raised up to deliver Israel, serving as a model commander against the king of Aram-Naharaim ?
Othniel