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Who wrote the Book of Acts
Luke the Evangelist
How many days did Jesus instruct the disciples for?
40
Who did the disciples choose as a "replacement" for Judas?
Matthias
All members of Judaism would come to Jerusalem from all over the world to celebrate the Feast of Pentecost. (T/F)
The Acts of the Apostles is a written account of the early Church following Jesus’ Resurrection and ____________ into Heaven.
Ascension
Who is the intended recipient of Acts
Theophilus
Where does the Apostles mission begin?
Jerusalem
Where was the Eucharist first celebrated?
In homes/small community gatherings
How many people were baptized on Pentecost?
Around 3,000
"Acts" main theme is how the _____________ guided the Apostles so the Word of God could spread,
Holy Spirit
Why did Ananias and Sapphira die?
Lying to the Holy Spirit/God/Community
TRUE/FALSE
The Disciples of Jesus were welcomed with hospitality during the first century.
FALSE:
They were often arrested and tortured.
True or False:
The other members of the Jewish faith, the visitors, during the Feast of Pentecost from different places, speak foreign languages BUT could understand what the apostles were sayings
TRUE
What do the tongues of fire represent in Pentecost
God's personal presence/spirit
In Acts chapter 3, Peter and John heal a man of what condition?
Lameness
When was Acts written?
anywhere from 80-110 AD?
Who is the first Christian martyr?
Stephen
What festival are the disciples celebrating at the beginning of Acts
Pentecost
In the Hebrew Bible, God is repeatedly depicted as a fire. Why is this significant in the book of Acts
Tongues of Fire
What was Stephen accused of?
Blasphemy and dishonesty
Stephen was stoned to death. What do Stephen and Jesus have in common?
Both forgive their executioners
What does the word "church" [ekkle¯sia in Greek] mean in the Book of Acts
Community of faith/believers
The Book of Acts introduces us to the first group of ______________, who would help with the distribution of goods for the early Christian community.
Deacons
Reunification of all God's people takes place at Pentecost. This is one of the promises of Salvation History.
Salvation History begins with which figure?
Abraham
What was the name for the early Christian movement?
The Way