Multiple Choice
How did the Bible describe how Stephen looked as he stood before the council?
a. They saw a look of complete remorse and guilt
b. They saw his face as the face of an angel
c. They saw someone who looked proud of being persecuted
d. They saw a look of desperation and despair
B
How did God use Aeneas’ and Dorcas’ illnesses to further His purpose? What can we learn from these events about the circumstances that we might experience?
The miracles of their healing spread the gospel further among witnesses. We can learn that we are all a part of God’s plan, and that since God’s understanding is above our own, we ought to trust that whatever happens, He is in control and knows what is best for us.
“For I am not ashamed of the ________________ of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” (_____________________)
Gospel
Romans 1:16
“Repent, and let every one of you be ________________ in the name of Jesus Christ for the ________________ of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”
(_____________________)
Baptized
Remission
Acts 2:38
Which answer best describes Paul’s spiritual connection to Timothy?
a. Spiritual father and son
b. Spiritual best friends
c. Spiritual brothers
d. Spiritual soldiers
A
Why was Elymas the sorcerer blind?
a. He tried to prevent Paul from preaching to the proconsul.
b. He was born blind.
c. He tried to cast out a demon but failed and was rebuked by God.
d. None of the above.
A
Why must we abstain from blood and from things strangled?
God gave blood the power to atone for our sins because blood represents life. The sanctity of blood is such that to consume it is a serious sin in God’s eyes. Blood also sustains life itself, and therefore must be drained out of any creature that we eat.
“Nor is there ________________ in any other, for there is no other _______________ under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” (_____________________)
Salvation
Name
Acts 4:12
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who ________________ God, to those who are the ________________ according to His purpose.” (_____________________)
Love
Called
Romans 8:28
Share 2 ways in which Daniel prayed and how we can apply it to our own prayers.
1. Windows open to Jerusalem → have a direction in prayer
2. Give thanks to God → give thanks in prayer
3. “As was his custom” → have a habit of prayer
The dispute over which important matter required Paul and Barnabas to travel to Jerusalem?
a. Circumcision
b. Eating unclean animals
c. Preaching to the Gentiles
d. None of the above.
A
What can we learn about preaching the gospel from the reactions of Festus and Agrippa?
Though Paul spoke boldly in his mission to preach and defend the gospel, the desired result did not come automatically. Likewise, we are unable to control how others respond to our message, but it is still our mission to speak up for the gospel.
“For you will be His ________________ to all men of what you have seen and ________________.”
(_____________________)
Witness
Heard
Acts 22:15
“And the ________________ of the Lord was with them, and a great number ________________ and turned to the Lord.” (_____________________)
Hand
Believed
Acts 11:21
List 3 titles of the Holy Spirit
1. Helper (Comforter) (Jn 14:26)
2. Spirit of God/Spirit of Christ (Rom 8:9)
3. Spirit of truth (Jn 15:26)
Why was Paul’s spirit provoked when he visited Athens?
a. The citizens of Athens falsely accused Paul of blasphemy.
b. The citizens of Athens attempted to worship Paul as a god.
c. The citizens of Athens had been given over to idols.
d. The citizens of Athens called him a babbler.
C
From Acts 6:3, what qualities are required for a good church worker? How can we have these qualities?
1) Be of good reputation; 2) be full of the Holy Spirit; and 3) be full of wisdom. Being of good reputation means being a good example for others by reflecting God’s character and wisdom in our lives, something accomplished by being filled with God’s Spirit. Being filled with the Spirit and with wisdom means receiving God in faith.
“For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things: that you abstain from things offered to ________________, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual ________________. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well. Farewell.” (_____________________)
Idols
Immorality
Acts 15:28–29
“But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: ‘We ought to ________________ God rather than ________________.’” (_____________________)
Obey
Men
Acts 5:29
“Salvation is given by the ______ of God through ____. Believers must rely on the Holy Spirit to pursue _________, to honor God, and to love ________.” (Article of Faith #9)
Grace
Faith
Holiness
Humanity
What was the first question Paul asked the disciples in Ephesus?
a. Have you received water baptism?
b. Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?
c. Can you speak in tongues?
d. None of the above.
B
What are two key lessons we must remember regarding the promised Holy Spirit?
The Holy Spirit is the guarantee of our inheritance in heaven (Eph 1:14); Speaking in tongues is proof of the Holy Spirit’s abidance (Acts 10:45–47).
“But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with ________________, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to ________________ to the gospel of the grace of God.” (_____________________)
Joy
Testify
Acts 20:24
“Many are the afflictions of the ________________, But the Lord ________________ him out of them all.” (_____________________)
Righteous
Delivers
Psalm 34:19
Name 5 symbols of the Holy Spirit.
1. Fire 4. Rain 7. Seal
2. Water 5. Oil
3. Wind 6. Dove