Dig Site 20 - Blue Level Questions Flashcards
What did the islanders of Malta do for Paul and his companions?
All of the above
“Once safely on shore, we found out that the island was called Malta. The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold. Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand.”
(28:1–3)
– Showed unusual kindness
– Built a fire for them
– Welcomed them
– All of the above
Why did the islanders say about Paul, “‘This man must be a murderer’”?
Because Paul was bit by a snake, but lived
“When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, ‘This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed him to live.’”
(28:4)
– Because Paul was performing miracles
– Because Paul looked as if he was running from somewhere
– Because Paul was bit by a snake, but lived
– Because Paul threatened the islanders
What happened to Paul when the snake bit him?
Paul suffered no ill effects.
“But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god.”
(28:5–6)
– Paul suffered no ill effects.
– Paul swelled up.
– Paul suddenly fell dead.
– Paul became like God.
What was Publius’s father sick in bed and suffering from?
Fever and dysentery
“His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.”
(28:8)
– The mumps and measles
– Fever and dysentery
– A snake bite
– An unknown illness
How was Publius’s father healed?
All of the above
“His father was sick in bed, suffering from fever and dysentery. Paul went in to see him and, after prayer, placed his hands on him and healed him.”
(28:8)
– Paul went to see him.
– Paul prayed.
– Paul placed his hands on him and healed him.
– All of the above
What did the people of Malta do when Paul and his companions were ready to sail?
They furnished them with the supplies they needed.
“They honored us in many ways; and when we were ready to sail, they furnished us with the supplies we needed.”
(28:10)
– They cried and begged them not to leave.
– They threw them a farewell party.
– They furnished them with the supplies they needed.
– They put them in prison to keep them from leaving.
What was on the Alexandrian ship?
“The figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux”
“After three months we put out to sea in a ship that had wintered in the island—it was an Alexandrian ship with the figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux.”
(28:11)
– “The figurehead of the twin gods Castor and Pollux”
– An inscription reading “Carpe Diem”
– “Two golden seraphim”
– All of the above
How long did Paul stay in Syracuse on his way to Rome?
Three days
“We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three days.”
(28:12)
– Three days
– Two weeks
– Two years
Where did the ship stop on the way from Malta to Rome?
All of the above
“We put in at Syracuse and stayed there three days. 13 From there we set sail and arrived at Rhegium. The next day the south wind came up, and on the following day we reached Puteoli.”
(28:12–13)
– Syracuse
– Rhegium
– Puteoli
– All of the above
What did Paul do when some believers met him in the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns?
He “thanked God and was encouraged.”
“There we found some brothers and sisters who invited us to spend a week with them. And so we came to Rome. The brothers and sisters there had heard that we were coming, and they traveled as far as the Forum of Appius and the Three Taverns to meet us. At the sight of these people Paul thanked God and was encouraged.”
(28:14–15)
– He “thanked God and was encouraged.”
– He “hugged them and cried.”
– “He turned his face from them because he was ashamed.”
– “He gave them orders to find him food and a place to stay.”
How was Paul allowed to live in Rome?
“By himself, with a soldier to guard him”
“When we got to Rome, Paul was allowed to live by himself, with a soldier to guard him.”
(28:16)
– “Under constant watch in a group home”
– “In the prison working as a slave”
– “By himself, with a soldier to guard him”
– “With family members”
What reason did Paul give for the Romans wanting to release him?
He “‘was not guilty of any crime deserving death.’”
“‘They examined me and wanted to release me, because I was not guilty of any crime deserving death.’”
(28:18)
– He “‘was not guilty of any crime deserving death.’”
– He was able to post bond.
– “‘He knew the governor and was able to make a deal.’”
– He served his full sentence.
What reason did Paul give to the Roman Jewish leaders that he was bound with a chain?
Because of the hope of Israel
“‘For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.’”
(28:20)
– Because he had committed a crime deserving death
– Because of the hope of Israel
– Because he had charges against his own people
– Because he had done things against the customs of his ancestors
Why did the Roman Jewish leaders want to hear what Paul’s views were?
They knew that people everywhere were talking against the sect, Christianity.
“‘But we want to hear what your views are, for we know that people everywhere are talking against this sect.’”
(28:22)
– They had received letters from Judea concerning him.
– The brothers from Jerusalem had sent bad reports about him.
– They knew that people everywhere were talking against the sect, Christianity.
– All of the above
How did Paul try to persuade those in Rome about Jesus?
From the Law of Moses and from the Prophets
"”They arranged to meet Paul on a certain day, and came in even larger numbers to the place where he was staying. He witnessed to them from morning till evening, explaining about the kingdom of God, and from the Law of Moses and from the Prophets he tried to persuade them about Jesus.
(28:23)
– Through miraculous signs
– From the Law of Moses and from the Prophets
– Through stories of his travels
– By telling them he loved them
