Acts 1 - A
What does A stand for?
Ascension of Jesus
What does B stand for?
What does C stand for?
Crippled man Cured
Disciples Detained
Evil Companions
What does F stand for?
Faithful Chosen
What does G stand for?
Great sermon of Stephen
I was chosen as one of the Seven to help serve the widows and later gave a powerful sermon before being stoned to death.
Stephen
Matthias
What is Pentecost?
Long standing Jewish holiday celebrating, everyone goes to their hometowns for the census. Birthday of the church lol
Where were Peter and John going?
To the temple at 3pm to pray
How many members did the church grow after Acts 3?
Has reached about 5000... so 2000 growth?
Who died first—Ananias or Sapphira?
Ananias
What did the apostles do after selecting the seven men?
They prayed and laid hands on them.
Who was present and gave approval to Stephen’s execution, and why is that important later in Acts?
Saul (later Paul); his presence shows his early role in persecuting Christians before his conversion.
I betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver and later died by suicide.
Judas
Where did the church begin?
Pentecost
Who preached at Pentecost?
Peter
What did Peter tell the crippled man?
“In the name of Jesus Christ… walk!”
Why did the Sadducees not like Peters Sermon?
They did not believe in the afterlife
How many hours later did Sapphira die?
3 hours later
What were the qualifications for the men chosen to serve?
They had to be of good reputation, full of the Spirit, and full of wisdom.
Who was the main speaker in Acts 7, and what prompted his speech?
Stephen; he was responding to accusations of blasphemy brought before the Sanhedrin.
I was healed at the temple gate called Beautiful, and I leapt and praised God.
Beggar from Acts 3
Who was with Jesus when He ascended?
The 11 remaining apostles
How many were baptized?
About 3000
What was the crowd’s reaction?
Amazement and wonder
What question did the Sanhedrin try to trap them with?
What power or name did you heal? Jesus. Duh.
Why were people selling land?
To care for the needy
Who are two of the seven men chosen that are mentioned later in the Bible?
Stephen and Philip.
According to Stephen, how did the Israelites treat Moses when he tried to help them?
They rejected him, saying, “Who made you a ruler and judge over us?”
I gave wise advice to the Sanhedrin: “If this is from God, you will not be able to stop it.”
Gamaliel?
What did Jesus tell the apostles to wait for?
The promise of the Holy Spirit
How did the people respond to Peter?
"Cut to the heart and asked..."
Why was the healing controversial?
“Why do you stare at us?” (controversial proof of Jesus)
What was Peter and Johns punishment?
The highest court in the land tells them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
What verse says "We must obey God rather than men"?
Acts 5:29
Why were the seven men chosen in Acts 6?
Because a complaint arose that the Hellenistic (Greek-speaking) widows were being overlooked in the daily food distribution, and the apostles needed to focus on prayer and ministry of the word.
What did Stephen see when he looked up to heaven before being stoned?
Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
I was one of the Seven chosen along with Stephen, and I later explained Isaiah 53 to an Ethiopian eunuch.
Phillip
What is Acts 1 mainly about?
Jesus' resurrection, ascension, and Matthias' calling
What made Peters sermon so powerful?
Other languages, or holy spirit helped
What did Peter say about Jesus’ death?
The Jews killed Him
What was the nickname of the guy who gave money to the apostles?
Barnabas lol
Who was Gamaliel... and who did he teach in 22:3
A wise counselor on the Sanhedrin who was smart enough to know this was God at work... Saul.
What began happening after Stephen was chosen and empowered?
He performed great wonders and signs among the people, which led to opposition and false accusations.
Name at least three Old Testament figures Stephen referenced in his speech.
Abraham, Joseph, Moses (others include Isaac, Jacob, David, Solomon)
I replaced Judas as an apostle after the disciples cast lots.
Matthias
Why is Acts 1 important to the churches foundation?
It lays the foundation to the church, apostles, Jesus' resurrection. Without the resurrection, there is no need for the church.
Why was the Holy Spirit coming to the apostles at Pentecost a big deal?
It fulfilled Jesus' promise
How does this healing point to Jesus?
Points to resurrection-power in Jesus
What verse says "we cannot not speak about what we have seen and heard"
Acts 4:20
Did Saphira know her husband kept back some of the money? What verse(s)
Yes... verse 2
What was the significance of the opposition bringing false witnesses against Stephen, and how did this echo previous events in Jesus’ trial?
False witnesses were used to accuse Stephen of blasphemy against Moses and God, similar to how false witnesses were brought against Jesus during His trial (see Matthew 26:59-61). This reveals how the early followers of Jesus were persecuted in the same way He was, fulfilling His prediction that His disciples would suffer for His name.
What did Stephen accuse the Jewish leaders of doing, just like their ancestors?
Resisting the Holy Spirit and betraying and murdering the Righteous One (Jesus).
I was one of the seven chosen to serve the early church, described as a proselyte from Antioch. Though not much is recorded about me afterward, my selection shows the early church’s commitment to diversity and wisdom in ministry.
A) Stephen
B) Philip
C) Nicolaus
D) Timon
C - Nicolaus