Bible ch 10 Test

Question 1

What’s the main theme of the book of Acts ?

Answer 1

The Holy Spirit empowers Christianity to spread and share the good news of the resurrection and salvation of Jesus Christ to all the earth

Question 2

What are the key themes of Acts as listed in our notes?

Answer 2

-To all people
-All are guided by God to serve him but will also suffer (Stephen)
-The power of the Holy Spirit
-Unity of the Church
-The gospel requires a response (speeches end with invitation)
-Faithfulness in Christ brings great results

Question 3

Why is the Jewish festival of Pentecost important for the early church?

Answer 3

It is where they received the Holy Spirit and speak in tongues

Question 4

Which disciple “stands up” and fixes the problem of only being 11 disciples? Who do they choose?

Answer 4

Peter stands up and they choose Matthias

Question 5

What’s significant to the Greek and Hebrew words for “wind, breath”?

Answer 5

The Hebrew word ruach and the Greek word pneuma both are used to describe the spirit of God

Question 6

What action were the disciples able to do once the Holy Spirit came upon them?

Answer 6

speak in tongues

Question 7

What does Peter do to demonstrate his boldness to the people?

Answer 7

Preaches in front of all, after being a doubter

Question 8

According to Peter who is Jesus greater than?

Answer 8

David

Question 9

How did the people react to the sermon of Peter?

Answer 9

They felt cut to the heart, 3000 new believers

Question 10

What does Stephen emphasize in his sermon and what does the word mean?

Answer 10

Apostasy-ability to renounce or restate someone’s religious belief

Question 11

What specific location did Peter heal the crippled beggar?

Answer 11

At the Gate called Beautiful (Beautiful Gate is the temple)

Question 12

The word LEAP when referring to the healing of the crippled man

Answer 12

Reference to Messianic age in Isaiah

Question 13

What was the setting of much of the disciples teachings and works of miracles?

Answer 13

Solomon’s Portico

Question 14

What was Cornelius’ title and what did it mean?

Answer 14

Centurion of the Italian regiment centurion —> rooted in the word “century” —> 100 —> leader of 100 men

Question 15

Where was Cornelius stationed and why is this significant later?

Answer 15

Stationed in Caesarea and it’s significant because it’s the same home as Philip the Evangelist

Question 16

What’s a proselyte?

Answer 16

A Gentile person becomes Jewish

Question 17

What’s the significance to Peter saying “I too am a man”

Answer 17

He’s showing his humility/ his humbleness

Question 18

How did Peter get out of prison?

Answer 18

An angel of the Lord freed them

Question 19

What do the Sadducees and Pharisees constantly struggle with through the book of Acts?

Answer 19

Jealousy *Pharisees & Saducees

Question 20

What’s the term used in this class for ignoring the power, majesty, and spiritual acts of God in the book of acts? It’s smth we shouldnt do while reading Acts.

Answer 20

Demythologize

Question 21

Who is Gamaliel and how did he accidentally help the disciples?

Answer 21

He’s the most prominent Rabbi of his day
later the teacher of Paul
part of pharisaic minority
he helps them by making an argument to not kill them

Question 22

Who are the two people that Gamaliel mentions as examples of failed movements in Israel?

Answer 22

Theudas and Judas

Question 23

Which one led a tax revolt?

Answer 23

Judas

Question 24

What’s a consistent theme throughout the book of Acts that is evident through Stephen and the disciples and how they react to persecution?

Answer 24

Suffering/persecution

Question 25

Which disciple did we learn about that is connected to the theme of Acts: “faithful witnesses must prepare to suffer, even die for their testimony to Christ”?

Answer 25

Stephen

Question 26

Why were people able to “execute” Stephen in Roman law?

Answer 26

Mob violence decision

Question 27

How is the death of Stephen SIMILAR to the death of Christ?

Answer 27

No trial, asked for forgiveness, asked Lord to receive his Spirit

Question 28

Who stood and approved of the execution of Stephen?

Answer 28

Saul

Question 29

What was Peter’s vision before he went to see Cornelius and why is it significant?

Answer 29

Vision of unclean animals, showed that the Gospel is for all people

Question 30

What critical thinking point did Gamaliel make during the meeting regarding the disciples and how does this point give validity to Christianity/the Gospel?

Answer 30

He insisted for the disciples not to get killed because he thinks they will fall on their own, unless they are being empowered by God. If that’s the case, the Romans have no chance because they would be going against God in which they have no chance. It validates Christianity because the church has endured so much persecution, yet it still exists to this day.

Question 31

How did the disciples respond to the persecution they faced after leaving the Sanhedrin? What can we learn from them?

Answer 31

They rejoiced and they still continued to minister despite the threats. We can learn that even though there is that danger of facing persecution, we should keep preaching the gospel regardless.