Acts Flashcards
How long was Jesus on the earth after the resurrection
40 days
Who wrote the book of acts how do you know
Luke is writing to Theophilus
What had Jesus commanded his disciples do and why
Stay in Jerusalem, and wait for the gift God promised. it was the Holy Spirit
What promise did the two angels make as Jesus ascended into the clouds
Jesus will return in the same way
From where did Jesus ascended to heaven
The Mount of olives
Who suggested a replacement be chosen for Judas why
Peter fulfilled the prophecy of pSalm 109:8
What as to be the main qualification of a replacement
Someone who had been with them from the baptism to the ascent
What were the names of the two candidates for the position
Barsabbas and Matthias
How was the winner chosen and who was it
They prayed and cast lots and chose Matthias
On what special day did the disciples receive the Holy spirit
Pentecost 50 days after the Passover
What miraculous signs took place at that time
Speaking in tongues, tongues of fire on each one of them, and the violent wind
How did the crowd in Jerusalem react to what was happening
They were perplexed, amazed, confused, and mocked
Who explained what was the result of his explanation
Peter and 3000 were saved
What happened among the believers after that
Apostles taught, fellowship, communion, miraculous signs, numbers grew daily, gave to those in need
Who Did Peter and John meet on the way to temple prayers
A crippled man
Happened to that person
He was healed
How did the people around their respond
They were amazed
Did Peter tell the people
He told them to repent and he gave them the hope of Jesus
Then what happened to Peter and John and why
They were arrested and brought before religious rulers because of their teaching of Jesus
Question Peter and John about their actions
Chiapas and annas
What did Peter do
He reminded them that he healed a cripple
What where Peter and John commanded not to do
Not to preach or speak in the name of Jesus
Why were Peter and John not punished for disobeying the command
They were popular with the people
Where did Peter and John go after they were released
To Their own people
How did the believers live so as to help each other
They shared their possessions and sold what they had
Who was Barnabas
Also named Joseph a Levite from Cypress sold a field and donated the money
What happened to Ananias and Sapphira and why
They were struck down because they lied about giving
Why were people laid in the streets on mats
Peters shadow could heal them
How did the apostles who had been arrested get out of jail
Angel let them out
Who was Gamalel and what advice did he give to the Sanhedrin
A Pharisee said to leave the apostles alone
Problem arose among the disciples
The process of distributing food to the widows
How is that problem solved
Seven men were assigned to do it
Who is Stephen and why was he seized
Man full of God’s grace and power. he preached what Jesus said but seemed radical. people spread lies about him
What was decided to be done about Stephen
They had people lie about him
In chapter 7 how did Stephen answer to the charges against him
Laid out the entire history of Christianity explain the Holy Spirit told him that they are rejecting new Moses
What was Stephen’s punishment
Stoned to death
Who was Saul
He was a young man who approved Steven’s death
How did the great persecution taking place in Jerusalem affect the believers
Were scattered
What did Saul begin to do
Took believers, arrested them, persecution
Where did Philip go
Samaria
What did Peter and John bring to the believers in Samaria
The Holy Spirit
Who was Simon and what did he want from Peter and John and why
A sorcerer
he wanted the Holy Spirit = power
he wanted to be powerful
What led Philip to meet & Ethiopian eunuch
Holy Spirit/angel
In what ways did Philip help him
He explained the Scriptures and baptized him
What happened to Philip after helping the Ethiopian
He disappeared and appeared in Azotus
Why was saw on his way to Damascus
To take believers
What happened to Saul on the way to Damascus
He saw a bright light heard Jesus is loud voice and was blinded
For how long was Saul blind
Three days
Who was Ananias and what did God tell him to do
He was a disciple God told him to go heal Saul
At first why did he hesitate to obey
The new Saul’s reputation
What did God tell Ananias was to be saul’s mission
Go because he is my chosen instrument
What healings did Saul receive from and Ananias
Physical and spiritual healing
Why did the Jews plan to kill Saul
He was preaching about Jesus
How did Saul escape the plot to kill him
He was lowered in a basket through a window
What happened in Jerusalem and why
Saul was rejected by the disciples because of his reputation
Who helped Saul in Jerusalem with the disciples
Barnabas
Why did Saul go to Tarsus
Threats from the Grecian Jews
Who did God heal through Peter in the town of Lydda
Aeneas a paralytic
Who did Peter raise from the dead in the town of Joppa
Dorcas or Tabatha
Who was Simon the Tanner
He provided housing for Peter in Joppa
Who was Cornelius and where did he live
A centurion on he lived in Caesarea
Why do you think cornelius was chosen to give a vision from God
He gave to the poor was devout and God-fearing
What was Cornelius told to do
Get Peter from Simon’s house
How did Cornelius respond
He immediately obeyed
What happened to Peter the next day and Joppa
He had a vision of a sheet with lots of unclean animals with four legs and God told him to eat and kill them
What was the message of Peter’s vision
Nothing God has made is unclean
What did the spirit tell Peter to expect next
Three men arriving downstairs
Who did Peter meet and say Caesarea
Cornelius and his friends
What happened to those who gathered at Cornelius house
The Holy Spirit was poured out on them
Why did Peter return to Jerusalem
He was going to explain what happened and what he heard
How was Peter received by the leaders in Jerusalem
He was criticized for his actions
Why was Barnabas sent to Antioch
To check out a bunch of Greeks being saved
Why did Barnabas then go to Tarsus
To find Saul and bring him to Antioch to teach
What name was given to the disciples at Antioch for the first time
Christians
Who was Agabus
A prophet predicted famine in Judeh and believers got together to help
What happened to James the brother of John
Herod had him put to death
Why was Peter arrested
He saw that James’ death pleased the Jews
What happened to Peter after he was arrested
He was released by an angel
Where did Peter go after his release
To John Marks house
Who was Rhoda
A servant girl at John Marks house
What happened to the guards at the jail
They were all executed
What happened to Herod
He was struck down and eaten by worms
Who did Barnabas and Saul take with them when they left Jerusalem
They took John Mark
