The Book of Acts
To which division of New Testament books does Acts belong?
History
To whom did Jesus appear in Acts 9 and, as a result, blinded the man?
Saul (Paul)
In which city was the church that sent out Paul and Barnabas as missionaries?
Antioch
What miracles happened on the Day of Pentecost?
(1) a sound like a violent wind; (2) what appeared to be tongues of fire resting on the heads of the apostles; (3) apostles speaking in other languages
In Acts 2, when the people asked Peter what they should do to be saved, what was his reply?
Repent and be Baptized
Who wrote the Book of Acts?
Luke
What lady was struck dead for lying to God?
Sapphira
In what city was Paul born?
Tarsus
About how many people accepted Peter’s message on the Day of Pentecost?
3,000
Acts 2 lists four ingredients of the worship of the early church; what are they?
The apostles’ doctrine (teaching), fellowship, breaking of bread, and prayers
To whom did he write the book of Acts?
Theophilus
What lady (along with her husband) helped Apollos understand the gospel?
Pricilla and Aquila
In what city was Paul held under house arrest for two years?
Rome
What happened to Stephen as a result of the stand he took for God by preaching His truth?
The Jewish leaders stoned him to death
What Old Testament prophet did Peter quote on the Day of Pentecost?
Joel
With what event does the Book of Acts begin?
Jesus’ ascension
Whom did God send to Saul immediately after he was saved?
Ananias
From what country was the man to whom Philip witnessed in Acts 8?
Ethiopia
When missionaries were rejected, what did they do?
They shook the dust off of their feet and moved on
When the apostles were deciding upon a replacement apostle for Judas, what two basic requirements did they establish for being an apostle?
(1) to have been with Jesus from His baptism to His ascension; (2) to have been a witness of His resurrection (that is, to have seen Him after He arose)
What Jewish feast occurred fifty days after the Sabbath of Passover week?
Pentecost or Feast of Weeks
Who was chosen as the replacement apostle for Judas?
Matthias
What important truth did Peter learn as a result of his visit to the house of Cornelius?
The Gospel is for Gentiles too
Why did Jesus tell His disciples to stay in Jerusalem and wait?
He wanted them to wait for the Holy Spirit
What did Jesus predict would happen to His disciples after He went to heaven?
(1) They would receive the Holy Spirit. (2) They would be His witnesses in Jerusalem. (3) They would preach about Him all over the world.