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What is the name of the disciple who becomes the first martyr of the Church when he is stoned to death after giving a speech in front of the council?
Stephen
Before moving to "Judea and Samaria," the Acts of the Apostles begins in this city
Jerusalem
In the first chapter of Acts, after 40 days of visiting with the disciples after the resurrection, Jesus goes up to heaven. What is the name of this event?
Ascension
Although technically not one of the apostolic or missionary journeys, where does Paul travel on the fourth and final journey of his ministry?
Rome
Who is the author of the Acts of the Apostles?
Luke
After Pentecost, who gives a sermon outside the Temple complex which results in over 3000 people believing and being baptized.
Peter
Saul has a dramatic conversion after his encounter with the risen Jesus on the road to ______________.
Damascus
When the disciples receive the Holy Spirit, and flames seem to appear above their heads, what miraculous gift to they receive?
The Gift of Tongues (i.e. speaking in Tongues)
Which figure accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey, serving as his mentor and early ministry companion, until Paul eventually splits with him over a dispute concerning John Mark?
Barnabas
In the account of Paul in Corinth (Acts 18), we learn that Paul shares the same "trade" (job) as Aquila and Priscilla, which is:
Tentmaker
According to the book of acts, who becomes the leader of the church in Jerusalem?
James the Just (James "the brother of Jesus")
What city were the disciples first called "Christians"? It becomes an essential hub for the missionary journeys of the apostles.
Antioch
What is the name of the Jewish holiday which took place 50 days after the Passover, which becomes a Christian holiday marking the coming of the Holy Spirit and the birth of the Church.
Pentecost
Which young disciple, described in Acts 16 as having a Jewish mother and a Greek father, joined Paul and Silas as a companion on the 2nd and 3rd missionary journeys?
Timothy
What is the name of the Apostle who replaces Judas Iscariot?
Matthias
In Acts 8, who is found reading from the scroll of Isaiah, and demands to be baptized on the road to Gaza after Philip tells him the good news about Jesus?
The Ethiopian Eunuch
Which city, known for the Temple of Artemis, later became a major center of early Christian activity in Asia Minor during Paul’s missionary journeys? In Acts 19, there is a story of a riot that breaks out here in reaction to Paul's ministry.
Ephesus
In Acts 10, who received the vision of a sheet descending with unclean animals, revealing that no foods — and no people — are unclean?
Peter
In Acts 17, during Paul's 2nd missionary journey, where does Paul deliver his famous speech about the “unknown god” in Athens?
Areopagus (Mars Hill)
Before the disciples were called “Christians” (Acts 11), they were known as followers of _____________. (Hint: the answer is not Jesus)
The Way
What was the name of the Pharisee known as being a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, who advises the council to leave the apostles alone, and who was Saul's teacher.
Gamaliel
In Acts 16, Paul has a miraculous vision of a man calling him to ____________, which leads him to travel further west on his 2nd journey (moving from Asia Minor to Europe), and visiting the cities of Philippi and Thessalonica, and then eventually moving on to Greece, to visit Corinth and Athens.
Macedonia (i.e. the "Macedonian Call")
Which event described in Acts 15 addressed the dispute over whether Gentile converts must follow the Mosaic Law, especially circumcision?
Council of Jerusalem
Where does Paul shipwreck on the journey to Rome, where is he is also bitten by a viper?
Malta
In Acts 6, a group of seven men was chosen to serve the early Church by overseeing the daily distribution of food and other practical needs of the community. These ministers in the church become known as ____________, meaning servants.
Deacons