Dig Site 12 - Blue Level Questions Flashcards
What did Paul do in the synagogue in Thessalonica?
All of the above
“As was his custom, Paul went into the synagogue, and on three Sabbath days he reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and proving that the Messiah had to suffer and rise from the dead. ‘This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah,’ he said.”
(17:1–3)
– He reasoned with them from the Scriptures.
– He explained and proved that Jesus had to suffer and rise from the dead.
– He said, “‘This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Messiah.’”
– All of the above
In Thessalonica, what did some of the Jews do because they were jealous?
They formed a mob and started a riot in the city.
(17:5)
– They repented and were baptized.
– They beat up on Paul and Silas.
– They formed a mob and started a riot in the city.
– They sent their high priest to prison.
What did the Jews in Thessalonica accuse Paul and Silas of doing?
Defying Cesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king
(17:6–7)
– Defying Cesar’s decrees, saying that there is another king
– Harboring enemies among them
– Visiting the homes of sinners
– Performing miracles on the Sabbath
What happened to Jason and the others after they posted bond?
They were let go.
(17:9)
– They were let go.
– They were stoned.
– They were exiled.
– Their homes were destroyed.
What did Paul and Silas do upon arriving in Berea?
Went to the Jewish synagogue
(17:10)
– Sought out a hiding place
– Went to the Jewish synagogue
– Preached along the streets
– Spread rumors about the Thessalonians
How did the Berean Jews receive the message?
With great eagerness
(17:11)
– With anger
– With extreme caution
– With closed-off minds
– With great eagerness
What did the Jews in Thessalonica do when they learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea?
All of the above
“But when the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, some of them went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up.”
(17:13)
– Some of them went to Berea too.
– They agitated the crowds in Berea.
– They stirred up the crowds in Berea.
– All of the above
Where was Paul sent while Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea?
To Athens
(17:14–15)
– To Jerusalem
– To Thessalonica
– To Athens
– To Lystra
When were Silas and Timothy to join Paul in Athens?
As soon as possible
(17:15)
– In an month
– At sunset
– The next day
– As soon as possible
What did Paul feel when he saw that Athens was full of idols?
Distress
(17:16)
– Distress
– Joy
– Relief
– Intense anger
What did the group of philosophers in Athens think Paul was doing?
Advocating foreign gods
(17:18)
– Trying to stir up trouble
– Advocating foreign gods
– Preaching the truth
– Teaching
Why did the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers think Paul was supporting foreign gods?
Because he “was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection”
(17:18)
– Because “he was worshiping in the foreign gods’ temple”
– “Because he was preaching about foreign gods”
– Because he “was preaching the good news about Jesus and the resurrection”
– All of the above
What did all the Athenians and the foreigners who lived there spend their time doing?
“Talking about and listening to the latest ideas”
(17:21)
– “Talking about and listening to the latest ideas”
– “Whatever they pleased”
– “Worshiping their idols”
– “Entertaining guests”
How did Paul know that the people of Athens were very religious?
He “‘found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god.’”
(17:22–23)
– He “‘found an altar with this inscription: to an unknown god.’”
– “They had pictures of Jesus on the walls.”
– “They obeyed the Law and the Prophets.”
– He “‘found proof that Jesus had been there.’”
How does Paul describe God in Athens?
As the Lord of heaven and earth
(17:24)
– As a jealous God
– As a God who is mean
– As the Lord of heaven and earth
– As an angry God
