Dig Site 1 - Red Level Questions Flashcards
To whom is the book of Acts written?
Theophilus
(1:1)
“In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach”
After his suffering, what did Jesus do?
He presented himself to the apostles and he “gave many convincing proofs that he was alive.”
(1:2–3)
“until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.”
When Jesus appeared to the apostles over a period of forty days, what did He speak about?
The kingdom of God
(1:3)
“After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.”
Where were the apostles to wait for the gift God promised them?
Jerusalem
(1:4)
“On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.”
What did Jesus command His apostles while he was eating with them?
“‘Do not leave Jerusalem.’”
(1:4)
“On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.”
What did John baptize with?
Water
(1:5)
“For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
What did Jesus say was not for the apostles to know?
The times or dates the Father has set
(1:7)
“He said to them: ‘It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.’”
What would the apostles receive when the Holy Spirit came on them?
Power
(1:8)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
Where would the apostles be witnesses when the Holy Spirit came?
Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria and to the ends of the earth
(1:8)
“But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
What hid Jesus from the apostles’ sight?
A cloud
(1:9)
“After he said this, he was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid him from their sight.”
Who suddenly stood beside the apostles when they were looking intently up into the sky?
Two men dressed in white
(1:10)
“They were looking intently up into the sky as he was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them.”
Where were the apostles when the day of Pentecost came?
“All together in once place”
(2:1)
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place.”
What rested on each of the apostles?
Tongues of fire
(2:3)
“They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them.”
What happened on the day of Pentecost?
The people heard a violent wind, saw tongues of fire and received the Holy Spirit.
(2:1–4)
“When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.”
Who said, “‘These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning’”?
Peter
(2:14–15)
“Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: ‘Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning!’”
According to the prophet Joel, in the last days, what will God pour out?
His Spirit
(2:17)
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.”
Who will prophesy when God pours out His Spirit on all people?
Sons and daughters; God’s servants, both men and women
(2:17-18)
“In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.
What did Peter tell the people when they asked, “‘Brothers, what shall we do?’”
“‘Repent and be baptized.’”
(2:37–38)
“When the people heard this, they were cut to the heart and said to Peter and the other apostles, ‘Brothers, what shall we do?’ Peter replied, ‘Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.’”
How many were added to their number on the day of Pentecost?
About 3,000
(2:41)
“Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.”
What did the believers devote themselves to?
“To the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer”
(2:42)
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.”
Who performed many wonders and signs after Pentecost?
The apostles
(2:43)
“Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles.”
How often did the believers meet?
Every day
(2:46)
“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts,”
