Luke/Intro to Acts
Who wrote the book of Acts and who did he write it to?
Luke to Theophilus
Which rabbi did Paul train under? What was Paul called before he became a Christian?
Gamaliel. Legalistic pharisee
What was the dwelling that ordinary citizens lived in called? What was the dwelling that wealthier citizens lived in?
insula and doma
Who was emperor when Jesus was born?
Ceasar Augustus.
What is the Pax Romana?
Peace of Rome
What are three jobs or careers that Luke held?
he was a doctor, historian, traveler
Peter's Hebrew name is "Cephas" which means.....
Name three perks of being a Roman citizen. Name three downsides to being a slave.
1) trials
2) right to vote
3) no death penalty/no death on cross
4) could run for office
Another proconsul or procurator would be ___________.
governor
What is Hellenism?
Greek influence
The book of Acts is a bridge between which two bible sections?
The Gospels and the Epistles
What special status did Paul have in the Roman empire...
He was a Roman citizen
What is the difference between a patrician and a plebeian?
A patrician is a wealthy Roman citizen.
A plebeian is an ordinary person.
What kinds of issues were the Jewish Sanhedrin allowed to judge and what kinds of issues were they not allowed to judge?
Religious matter and not political issues
What is the definition of the Gospel?
The good news that Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins.
What was Luke's purpose in writing Acts?
so that Theophilus would have an orderly account of the continuing work of Jesus Christ through the Apostles and so that he would know for certain the things that he had been taught
Paul used to be named ____________. Describe his conversion story.
Saul.
What class of people were between slaves and wealthy citizens? What types of jobs did this class of people have?
Middle class. Jobs - messengers, scribes, merchants, craftsmen, sailors.
Name one interesting fact about each Roman emperor. Cannot include early church event, except for Caesar.
p. 50-52
Name three reasons why this was such a good time for the Gospel to spread.
1) good roads
2) no war
3) same language - Greek
What are the three points of Luke's writing style?
1) Summary Phrases, ............
Summary Phrases, Repeated Stories, Recorded Sermons
What did Peter do that showed he had great faith and what great sin did he commit that he later repented for?
What are the three kinds of provinces in the Roman Empire and describe the ruler, government, and presence of Roman troops in each.
p. 56
Name the levels of authority in the Roman Empire starting at the top with the Roman Emperor and ending with plebeian Jews.
Roman Emperor, Senate, Province Ruler/King, Soldiers, High priest, Sanhedrin, Temple Guard, Normal Citizen, Slave
What kind of people does God choose for his kingdom? Why was the Gospel message so attractive for people living in the Roman Empire?
TBD.