Philippi
This God-fearer was a seller of purple. She believed the Gospel and helped the apostles.
Lydia
Paul first preaches to the _____, then to the _____.
Jews | Gentiles
Why was Paul’s spirit “provoked within him” in Athens?
He saw that the city was given over to idols.
What was the profession of Priscilla and Aquila, and who else had this profession?
Tent-makers, just like Paul
Who was the patron god/goddess of Ephesus?
Diana (also called Artemis)
“These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim to us the way of salvation.”
Who said this?
Demon-possessed slave girl
The primary opposition to the Gospel in Thessalonica came from the _____.
(Unbelieving) Jews
To the Areopagus, so that they could hear a “new doctrine” to debate over.
What did God tell Paul in a vision concerning Corinth?
Do not be afraid, but speak and do not keep silent; for I am with you and no one will attack or hurt you; for I have many people in this city.”
What happened to the 7 sons of Sceva who tried to cast out demons, “by Jesus, whom Paul preaches”?
The demon overpowered them, and they fled naked and wounded from it.
Who had Paul and Barnabas thrown into prison, and why?
Paul cast out the demon from the slave girl. Her masters had him beaten and imprisoned b/c they lost profit of her fortune telling.
How did the Bereans judge whether Paul’s message was trustworthy?
“They searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.”
Explain the meaning of Paul’s use of the phrase “The Unknown god”
It was an inscription on one of their altars, so he proclaimed to them the one whom they “worship without knowing”.
What did the Jews accuse Paul of doing in Corinth?
That he was teaching Jews to worship God contrary to their law.
The primary opposition to the Gospel in Ephesus came from the _____.
Gentiles
Why was the jailer going to kill himself, and what happened to him instead?
He thought the prisoners had all escaped. Instead he believed in Jesus and helped the apostles.
What did the Jews do to Jason, and why?
They held him for ransom because he had helped the apostles.
Where did Paul get the phrases, “In Him we live and move and have our being”, and “We are also His offspring”?
From the Greek poets and/or philosophers
How did the Roman proconsul rule in the dispute between the Jews and Paul, and WHY?
Paul had broken no Roman laws, so he dismissed their complaint as a simple religious dispute.
How did the riot at Ephesus eventually end?
The city clerk dispersed them so they wouldn’t be charged with disorderly gathering.
Explain:
1) How Paul used his Roman citizenship
2) Why Paul invoked his Roman citizenship
1) He had the Roman officials release them openly (not in secret) since he had been wrongfully beaten.
2) He wanted to protect the reputation of the new Church.
Who caused Paul to have to flee from Berea?
The unbelieving Jews from Thessalonica
How is Paul’s preaching to the Jews different from the way he preaches to the gentiles.
With Jews he argues from the Old Testament that Jesus is the Messiah. With Gentiles he reasons from nature, philosophy, and the historical resurrection of Jesus.
Were many of the church members in Corinth rich, powerful or from high ranking families? How do you know?
In I Corinthians 1, Paul wrote, “Not many (of you) were powerful, not many were of noble birth.”
Explain who started the riot at Ephesus and why.
Silversmiths, because people who became Christians were leaving their idols, causing silversmiths and others to lose money.