People
Who is the main character in the book of Acts?
God!
Which city did the Holy Spirit come onto the believers at Pentecost?
Jerusalem
What chapter in Acts is the story of Saul's conversion?
Acts 9
How did the apostles choose Mattias to join them in their ministry?
They cast lots
Therefore I urge you brothers and sisters, in view of God's mercy, to offer your bodies as a _____________.
Living sacrifice
To which apostle did the Holy Spirit speak to in a vision about clean and unclean foods?
Peter
Where does Jesus command the disciples to take the gospel to before he ascends to heaven? (4 places)
Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth
From which prophet does Peter reference at Pentecost? (give the name of the book)
Joel (chapter 2)
What does Philip find the Ethiopian eunuch reading? What does it say? (paraphrase is fine)
The scroll of Isaiah (specifically Isaiah 53... "He was led like a sheep to the slaughter...")
What are the two types of Bible study we learned about in class together? What is the difference between them?
Inductive and deductive study
Inductive: specific to general, expository (passage to find meaning)
Deductive: General to specific, topical (finding passages to support a claim)
Which two people fell down dead after lying about their money?
Ananias and Sapphira
Which island did Paul heal the sick unexpectedly on his way to Rome?
Malta
What chapter in Acts tells the story of Paul and Silas praising God in jail?
Acts 16
How does Peter escape from jail?
An angel let him out! (Acts 12)
What is the "posture" of a good group facilitator in a Bible study? (list two aspects)
Humble, a good listener, flexible to adjust the plan, listening to the Holy Spirit
Who does Paul work with closely until a disagreement separates them?
Barnabas
From where did Paul write the letter to the Ephesians?
While he was imprisoned in Rome (Acts 28)
What did Stephen accuse the Sanhedrin of in his speech?
Committing the same sins as their ancestors: resisting the Holy Spirit, not listening to prophets, and putting Jesus the Messiah on the cross (Acts 7:51-53)
What is the difference between "exegesis" and "eisegesis"?
Exegesis: To “lead out of” or draw out the meaning of a specific text starting with the text, historical details, or grammatical clues to derive meaning.
Eisegesis: To “lead into” or insert a meaning in the text based on your own opinion or feelings about the text.
Paul meets three people in Corinth that have great impact in the ministry. Who are they?
Aquila, Priscilla, and Apollos
Think church history... Which two groups divided in the great Schism?
The Roman Orthodox church (under the pope) and the Eastern Orthodox Church (under the patriarchs)