Acts Easy
Written by the same author as a Gospel, this book records the spread of the early church after Jesus’ ascension.
What is the Book of Acts?
Luke 1:1–4; Acts 1:1
This married couple secretly withheld part of their offering, lied to the apostles, and died suddenly.
Who are Ananias and Sapphira?
Acts 5:1–11
After being baptized, this former magician tried to purchase spiritual authority from the apostles.
Who is Simon the Sorcerer (Simon Magus)?
Acts 8:9–24
As a young shepherd and musician, he served a king before defeating a giant Philistine with a sling.
David
1 Samuel 16–17
A Jewish queen who risked her life by approaching the king and exposed a plot against her people.
Who is Esther?
Esther 4–7
Marked by tongues of fire and many languages, this event empowered believers with the Holy Spirit.
What is Pentecost?
Reference: Acts 2:1–4
Daily laid at the temple gate called Beautiful, this man was healed instantly by Peter and John.
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Who is the lame beggar?
Acts 3:1–10
Directed by an angel and the Spirit, he met an Ethiopian official and explained a prophecy from Isaiah.
Who is Philip?
Acts 8:26–40
Warned by God about a coming flood, he built a massive vessel and released birds to test the waters.
Who is Noah?
Genesis 6–8
A Moabite widow who gleaned in fields, showed loyalty to Naomi, and became part of the lineage of David.
Your people will be my people, your God will be my God.
Who is Ruth?
Ruth 1–4
After denying Jesus three times, this disciple later preached boldly and saw thousands converted in one day.
Who is Peter?
Reference: Acts 2:14–41
A Roman officer known for prayer and generosity, he received a vision before Peter preached to his household.
Who is Cornelius?
Acts 10:1–48
In this Roman colony, Paul cast out a spirit from a slave girl, leading to imprisonment and an earthquake.
What is Philippi?
Acts 16:16–26
Initially fearful, he asked God for multiple signs—including a fleece—before leading 300 men to victory.
Gideon
Judges 6–7
A prophetess and judge who led Israel spiritually and militarily alongside a commander named Barak.
Deborah?
Judges 4–5
Full of faith and power, he performed miracles and became the first martyr after being falsely accused.
Who is Stephen?
Reference: Acts 6–7
Arrested by Herod and guarded by soldiers, he was freed at night by an angel while the church prayed.
Who is Peter?
Acts 12:1–11
A silversmith who made shrines of Artemis, he stirred up a riot because Paul’s teaching hurt his trade.
Who is Demetrius?
Acts 19:23–41
This prophet challenged 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel and called down fire from heaven.
Who is Elijah?
1 Kings 18
Living in Jericho, she hid Israelite spies, tied a scarlet cord, and was spared during the city’s fall.
Who is Rahab?
Joshua 2, 6
Once a persecutor present at Stephen’s death, he encountered Jesus on the road and became a missionary.
Who is Saul (Paul)?
Acts 7:58; Acts 9:1–19
Sitting in a window during a long sermon, he fell asleep, dropped three stories, and was revived by Paul.
Who is Eutychus?
Acts 20:7–12
Known for keeping Paul imprisoned for two years, he often listened to him but delayed making a decision.
Who is Felix?
Acts 24:24–27
Taken captive to Babylon, he interpreted dreams, remained consistent in prayer, and survived a lions’ den.
Who is Daniel?
Once barren, she prayed fervently at the temple, promised her son to God, and raised a future prophet.
Who is Hannah?
1 Samuel 1–2