Who is the author of the book of Acts and what other volume did he write?
Luke is the author of Acts and he also wrote the Gospel of Luke.
100
The reversal of which Bible story do we see in Pentecost?
We see the reversal of the Tower of Babel. (ummm kind of hard since we haven't been studying it so free points if you didn't get it!)
100
What were some of the thing the early church in Acts did together?
Met regularly, broke bread, share possessions, prayed.
100
Jesus asks this person, "Why are you persecuting me?"
Who was Saul?
200
Where Jesus grew up when he lived with Mary and Joseph.
What is Nazareth?
200
What gift did Jesus promise the Father would send?
Jesus promise the apostles the Father would send the gift of the Holy Spirit.
200
How did the Spirit appear?
The Spirit came from heaven with the sound of a mighty wind and tongues of fire appeared over the believers' heads.
200
What does it mean that the early church "broke bread together?"
"Breaking bread" in the early church meant taking communion together.
200
The name given to the early Christians.
What was "The Way?"
300
The body of water where John the Baptist baptized Jesus.
What is the Jordan River?
300
This awesome Pastor's name starts with a B and rhymes with "Silly"
Who is Pastor Billy?
300
How did Peter explain what was happening at Pentecost?
Peter said that the coming of the Spirit had been prophesied by the prophet Joel, and that they were now living in the time when God's promises were being fulfilled.
300
What did the early church do with their possessions?
They sold them and made sure everybody was taken care of. They shared everything.
300
Known as the “doubting” apostle, he exclaimed, “My Lord and My God!” when he saw the risen Christ.
Who was Thomas?
400
Place where God placed Adam in Genesis 2:15
What is the Garden of Eden?
400
What was the ascension of Jesus?
After his resurrection Jesus ascended to the Father, meaning he was enthroned rightful Lord and King of the whole world.
400
Upon whom will God's Spirit be poured out upon?
Anybody who believes in Jesus will receive the Spirit, both old and young, male and female, all social classes.
400
What did Ananias and Sapphira do?
They lied about how much money there were going to give the church and they really kept the money for themselves.
400
This disciple was at the tomb in all four Gospels and in John’s Gospel, became like an “apostle to the apostles” to spread the news of Jesus’ Resurrection.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
500
The body of water where the apostles Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John worked as fishermen.
What is the Sea of Galilee?
500
Who replaced Judas as an apostle?
God chose Matthias to replace Judas as his apostle. (you're awesome if you got this! You're still awesome if you didn't! No loss of points)
500
Did all the Jews in Jerusalem respond to the miracle of Pentecost with amazement?
No. Some, of them responded with scoffing and accused the apostles of being drunk.
500
What happened to Ananias and Sapphira?
They fell down dead.
500
Pastor Torrey shared in the beginning of this year that 2015 will be a year of _____________.