Missing Verses
John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not _________ but have eternal life.
John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not PERISH but have eternal life.
According to Acts 2:42, a good Life Group should be devoted to 4 things. Name one of them
Teaching Fellowship Breaking of Bread Prayer
42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.
The city where Believers were first filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
Jerusalem
Acts 2:5 Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.
He was the first Christian to die for his faith
Stephen
He was the author of the Book of Acts
Luke
Acts 1:1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach
Jewish Pharisee who was a great persecutor of the early church?
Saul
Acts 9:1 Meanwhile, Saul was still breathing out murderous threats against the Lord’s disciples.
How many days was Jesus with the disciples before his ascension?
40 days
Acts 1:3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
What did Peter see in his vision from God while he was on the roof
A Sheet filled with Animals
Acts 11:5-6 in a trance I saw a vision. I saw something like a large sheet being let down from heaven by its four corners, and it came down to where I was. I looked into it and saw four-footed animals of the earth, wild beasts, reptiles and birds.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous ___________________.
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous RIGHT HAND.
The first step of obedience in the Christian life is what?
Baptism
Acts 2:41 Those who accepted his message were baptized,
Where was Saul heading when he met Jesus?
Damascus
Acts 9:1-2 He went to the high priest 2 and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus,
The wife of Ananias, who died for lying about money donated to the church
Sapphira
Acts 5:1 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property.
He was the first leader of the Christian church in Jerusalem
Peter
Acts 2:14 Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd:
What did Philip find on the desert road
An Ethiopian Eunuch
Acts 8:27 So he started out, and on his way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official in charge of all the treasury of the Kandake
How many people were baptized upon Peter's first sermon at Pentecost?
3000
Acts 2:41 Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Cornelius, despite being a Roman soldier, was what?
A God-Fearer
Acts 11:2 He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me ______________.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all this through him who gives me STRENGTH.
How did the Believers react to being Filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?
They began to speak in Tongues
Acts 2:4 All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.
Cornelius the centurion was stationed in what city?
Caesarea
Acts 10:1 At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment
What place did the believers in Jerusalem meet daily to pray, and perform signs and wonders?
The Temple
Acts 2:46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts.
Who was the Roman Centurion who sent for Peter
Cornelius
Acts 10:7-8 When the angel who spoke to him had gone, Cornelius called two of his servants and a devout soldier who was one of his attendants. 8 He told them everything that had happened and sent them
What did Saul know as the name for the early church?
The Way
Acts 9:1-2 He went to the high priest and asked him for letters to the synagogues in Damascus, so that if he found any there who belonged to the Way, whether men or women, he might take them as prisoners to Jerusalem.
How many men were chosen to help with the distribution of food to widows?
7
Acts 6:3 Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them
The vision given to Peter on the roof was actually about what instead of food?
People - He was God of All
Acts 11:34-35 Then Peter began to speak: “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts from every nation the one who fears him and does what is right.
1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the __________.”
1 Samuel 16:7 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the HEART.”
What was one of the two instructions that Jesus gave the disciples in Acts 1?
1) Don't leave Jerusalem 2) Wait to be baptized with the Holy Spirit
Acts 1:4-5 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. 5 For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
In this city, Believers were first called Christians
Antioch
Acts 11:26 The disciples were called Christians first at Antioch.
What attribute did all the believers in the early church in Jerusalem share?
Unity
Acts 2:44 All the believers were together and had everything in common.
Believers were first called this at Antioch
Christians
How was Stephen killed?
They stoned him
Acts 7:57-58 At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, dragged him out of the city and began to stone him.
How many days did Saul live in blindness?
3
Acts 9:9 For three days he was blind, and did not eat or drink anything.
Peter was criticism in Jerusalem because he went with the gentiles and did what with them?
Ate with them
Acts 11:3 and said, “You went into the house of uncircumcised men and ate with them.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths _____________.
Proverbs 3:5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths STRAIGHT.
IT'S THE CHOCOLATE DAILY DOUBLE
What were the two men who appeared at the Ascension wearing?
They were dressed in white
Acts 1:10 They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.
What city did Philip go to after he baptized the Ethiopian?
Azotus
Acts 8:40 Philip, however, appeared at Azotus and traveled about, preaching the gospel in all the towns until he reached Caesarea.
Why were Peter and John arrested in Acts 4
Healing a Beggar
Acts 4:14 But since they could see the man who had been healed standing there with them, there was nothing they could say.
He was the first of the Apostles to be martyred
James
Acts 12:2 He had James, the brother of John, put to death with the sword.
Who was the Sorcerer in Samaria who wanted to purchase the Holy Spirit?
Simon the Sorcerer
Acts 8:18 When Simon saw that the Spirit was given at the laying on of the apostles’ hands, he offered them money
IT'S THE CHOCOLATE DAILY DOUBLE
How many soldiers did King Herold assign to guard Peter?
16 - 4 squads 4 each
Acts 12:4 After arresting him, he put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out for public trial after the Passover.
The women who owned the house where the Believers were praying earnestly for Peter
Mary
Acts 12:12 When this had dawned on him, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered and were praying.
Colossians 3:23 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for ________,
Colossians 3:23 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,
Who was chosen to replace Judas as Disciple?
Matthias
Acts 1:26 Matthias; so he was added to the eleven apostles.
In what area did the disciples met Simon the Sorcerer
Samaria
Acts 8:9 Now for some time a man named Simon had practiced sorcery in the city and amazed all the people of Samaria.
Jewish Pharisee who told the chief priests to leave these men alone, if their work is of God, you wont be able to stop them
Gamaliel
Acts 5:34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while.
This prophet of God successfully predicted a world-wide famine
Agabus
Acts 11:28 One of them, named Agabus, stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world.
The person in Damascus who helped restore sight to Saul by the Holy Spirit
Anainas
Acts 9:10 In Damascus there was a disciple named Ananias. The Lord called to him in a vision, “Ananias!”“Yes, Lord,” he answered.
How many years (within 2) was it between Saul's conversion and his first mission trip?
13
Antioch was known for what?
Business, Immorality or it's Hippodrome
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 17 For our light and momentary ___________ are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
2 Corinthians 4:17-18 17 For our light and momentary TROUBLES are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. 18 So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.
How was another Apostle picked to replace Judas?
They Cast Lots.
Acts 1:26 Then they cast lots,
In what city did Peter have his dream about animals?
Joppa
Acts 11:5 “I was in the city of Joppa praying, and in a trance I saw a vision.
After Peter was released by the Sanhedrin, what happened when he returned to the disciples and they prayed?
An Earthquake
Acts 4:31 After they prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
Who answered the door at John Mark's house for Peter after he escaped from jail?
Rhonda
Acts 12:13 Peter knocked at the outer entrance, and a servant named Rhoda came to answer the door.
What book was the Ethiopian eunuch reading on the desert road?
The Book of Isaiah
Acts 8:28 and on his way home was sitting in his chariot reading the Book of Isaiah the prophet.
How many times did God tell Peter about the sheet in Acts 10?
3 times
Acts 10:16 This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven.
How did King Herod die after Peter's escape in Acts 12?
He was eaten by Worms
Acts 12:23 Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.