Red Dig Site 17

Question 1

In Jerusalem, when did the commander release Paul? (22:30)

Answer 1

1.The next day
2. After about two weeks
3.Three years later

Question 2

What did Ananias, the high priest, order those standing near Paul to do? (23:2)

Answer 2

1.Pick up Paul
2. Strike Paul on the mouth
3. Stone Paul

Question 3

What did Paul say after the Jews accused him of insulting the high priest? (23:4-5)

Answer 3

1.“I did not realize that he was the high priest.”
2.“For it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’”
3.Both answers are correct.

Question 4

Who did Paul tell the Sanhedrin he was? (23:6)

Answer 4

1.A Pharisee
2.The son of a Christian
3.Both answers are correct.

Question 5

What happened after Paul said that he stood on trial because of the hope of the resurrection of the dead? (23:6-7)

Answer 5

1.“Paul was released.”
2.“A dispute broke out between the Pharisees and the Sadducees.”
3.“Paul was sentenced to life in prison.”

Question 6

Who says there is no resurrection? (23:8)

Answer 6

1.The Pharisees
2.The high priests
3.The Sadducees

Question 7

In the Sanhedrin, after Paul spoke about the resurrection, who found nothing wrong with Paul? (23:9)

Answer 7

1.The Pharisees
2.The Sadducees
3.The high priest

Question 8

What was the commander afraid would happen to Paul because the dispute became so violent in the Sanhedrin? (23:10)

Answer 8

1.Paul would be torn to pieces by them.
2.Paul would escape into the crowd.
3.Both answers are correct.

Question 9

While in Jerusalem, who stood near Paul and encouraged him? (23:11)

Answer 9

1.The Sadducees
2.The disciples
3.The Lord

Question 10

Who formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul? (23:12)

Answer 10

1.The disciples
2.Some Jews in Jerusalem
3.Silas and Barnabas

Question 11

How many men were involved in the plot to kill Paul? (23:13)

Answer 11

1.More than 40
2.About 100
3.Just a few

Question 12

When did the Jews plan to kill Paul in Jerusalem? (23:15)

Answer 12

1.When he was put in prison
2.On his way to the Sanhedrin
3.When Paul was on a ship to Rome

Question 13

Who overheard the plot to kill Paul? (23:16)

Answer 13

1.Paul’s sister
2.Paul’s brother-in-law
3.The son of Paul’s sister

Question 14

Who did Paul’s nephew tell about the plot to kill Paul? (23:19-20)

Answer 14

1.The centurion
2.The commander
3.The high priest

Question 15

What did the commander tell Paul’s nephew to do? (23:22)

Answer 15

1.“Try to join the group and see if you can learn more about this plot.”
2.“Don’t tell anyone that you have reported this to me.”
3.“Join Paul in prison to keep him safe.”

Question 16

Why did the commander order 200 soldiers, 70 horsemen, and 200 spearmen to go to Caesarea? (23:23-24)

Answer 16

1.To fight the Jews
2.So that Paul could be taken safely to Governor Felix
3.To assist the Jews in killing Paul

Question 17

When would Governor Felix hear Paul’s case? (23:35)

Answer 17

1.When Paul’s accusers got there
2.Immediately
3.The next day

Question 18

Where was Paul to be kept in Caesarea? (23:35)

Answer 18

1.In the prison
2.In Herod’s palace
3.Both answers are correct.

Question 19

Finish this verse, “On him we have set our hope that he will …” (2 Corinthians 1:10b)

Answer 19

1.“… save us from all unrighteousness.”
2.“… continue to deliver us.”
3.“… return again some day.”