Acts 1
How long did Jesus appear to his disciples before ascending to heaven?
40 days
Acts 1:3 "To whom also he shewed himself alive after his passion by many infallible proofs, being seen of them forty days, and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God:"
At what time did the outpouring or coming of the Holy Spirit occur?
The third hour (9AM)
Acts 2:14-15
14 But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judaea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:
15 For these are not drunken, as ye suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.
For lying to the Holy Spirit when presenting part of the sale
Acts 5:3-5, 9
3 But Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
5 And Ananias hearing these words fell down, and gave up the ghost: and great fear came on all them that heard these things.
9 Then Peter said unto her, How is it that ye have agreed together to tempt the Spirit of the Lord? behold, the feet of them which have buried thy husband are at the door, and shall carry thee out.
Blasphemy (against Moses and God, and also against the holy place and the law)
Acts 6:11,13-14
11 Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.
13 And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
14 For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.
Who offered money in exchange for receiving the power of the Holy Spirit.
Simon
Acts 8:18-20
18 And when Simon saw that through laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Ghost was given, he offered them money,
19 Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.
20 But Peter said unto him, Thy money perish with thee, because thou hast thought that the gift of God may be purchased with money.
How many were in the upper room waiting for the receiving of the Holy Spirit?
120
Acts 1:15 " And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,)"
What prophet prophesied that the Holy Spirit would be poured out in these days?
The prophet Joel
Acts 2:16-18
16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
Who freed the Apostles form prison?
The Angel of the Lord
Acts 5:19 " But the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said,"
When the people were to stone Stephen, whose foot did they lay down their clothes?
Saul
Acts 7:58 "And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet, whose name was Saul."
Who went down to the city of Samaria to preach about Christ?
Philip
Acts 8:5 " Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria, and preached Christ unto them."
9. What does “Acéldama” mean?
The field of blood
Acts 1:19 "And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood."
How many were baptized on the day of Peter's sermon?
3000
Acts 2:41 "Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls."
What was the covenant that God made with Abraham?
"In thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed"
Acts 3:25
For what reason did they send apostles to Samaria after receiving the word of God?
To pray for the people so they could receive the Holy Ghost
Acts 8:15-17
15 Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
16 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.)
17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost.
Where was the woman named Tabitha from whom Peter resurrected?
Joppa
Acts 9:36 "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did."
Who took up the bishoprick of Judas?
Matthias
Acts 1:26 "And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles."
What is the name of the temple gate where the lame man went to ask for alms, but was instead healed?
The gate called Beautiful
Acts 3:2 "And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;"
What was the actual name of the disciple nicknamed Barnabas ("the son of consolation")
Joses (Joseph)
Acts 4:36 "And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus,"
What were the three requirements for the seven men who would support the apostles (as they continued in prayer and for the ministry of the word)?
Of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom
Acts 6: 2-4
2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
Why were those who accompanied Peter stunned when they saw what happened to Cornelius and those gathered with him while Peter was preaching?
They were astonished that even the Gentiles could receive the Holy Ghost
Acts 10:45-46
45 And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost.
46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,
What are the two things that the disciples did to find out who would pick up the bishoprick of Judas?
Pray and cast lots
Acts 1:24-26
24 And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,
25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.
26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
What did Moses say would happen to the people who did not listen to the Prophet that God would raise up?
They (their soul) shall be destroyed from among the people.
Acts 3:23 "And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people."
What was the multitude of those who had believed the word of God like?
(How were the new christians described to be as?)
Of one heart and of one soul...they had all things in common
Acts 4:32 "And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul: neither said any of them that ought of the things which he possessed was his own; but they had all things common."
Name 3 of the men chosen to work within the work
Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas
Acts 6:5 "And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:"
What did God make Peter understand through the vision where he showed him four-legged animals and of which he ordered him to eat?
Let no Man be called common or unclean; God was also preparing Peter to send him to Cornelius
Acts 10:11-15
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.