Unit 7 Test Flashcards
1
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From encouraging Ephesian Elders in Miletus, Paul sets sail with who?
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Luke
2
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What were the two things that Paul did when he landed at Tyre?
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Found disciples and as usual preceding Paul’s departure, they kneel down, prayed then departed
3
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What did the Holy Spirit tell the disciples at Tyre?
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Through Spirit, disciples of Tyre told Paull NOT to go to Jerusalem
4
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When Paul and Luke came to Caesarea, where did they go?
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They entered the house of Philip the Evangelist
5
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Who was at Philip the Evangelist’s house?
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Four prophesying daughters and Judean prophet Agabus
6
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What did the Judean prophet Agabus do to foretold Paul’s fate?
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Foretold Paul bound with a belt, imprisoned in Jnerusalem, delivered to Gentiles
7
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What was the people’s reaction to Paul saying that he must depart and and is prepared to bound, even to die, for the name of Christ?
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People’s concession: “…the will of God be done.”
8
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Paul Caesarean disciples, Manason of Cyprus were gladly received where?
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In Jerusalem
9
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Who did Paul meet with in Jerusalem?
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James and brothers
10
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What does Paul report?
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Prosperous Gentile ministry
11
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What do the Jewish Elders report?
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Rumor that Paul teaches believing Jews not to follow law of Moses
12
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What are the two things that the Elders tell Paul in Jerusalem?
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- encourage Paul to pay and participate in 4 Jewish men’s vow showing Paul keeps law
- Remind Gentile believers of Jerusalem Council - law does not lead to salvation but fellowship enhanced with Jewish believers when abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality
13
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Where was Paul arrested?
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In the Temple
14
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Who entered the temple while undergoing a vow?
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Paul and 4 Jewish men
15
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What did the Jews (probably from Ephesus) stir the crowd falsely accusing Paul of what?
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- Teaching against the Law
- Contaminating the Temple by bringing a Gentile into temple (Trophimus)
16
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What happened to Paul after the Jews falsely accused him?
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the city was disturbed; Paul seized by angry Jews, dragged out of the temple, beaten. Temple doors SHUT; Jerusalem in an uproar like Ephesus riot
17
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What did the soldiers do at the Tribune of the cohort?
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stopped Paul’s beating, Bound him with chains, asked who he was and received confusing answer, Roman soldiers saved Paul carrying to barracks
18
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In what language did Paul speak to the Tribune (Commander of the Garrison)
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Greek
19
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What did the Commander of the Garrison surmise?
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He was Egyptian insurgent leading 4000 assassins
20
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How did Paul identify himself in front of the Tribune?
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Jew and citizen
21
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When Paul was granted permission to speak in front of the people, what two things happened?
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Silence and he spoke in Hebrew
22
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Paul’s “defense” begins in Hebrew with his early life. What 4 things did Paul touch on?
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Born a Jew in Tarsus
Learned under respected teacher Gamaliel
Strict obedience to Law
Zealous for God persecuting the Way
23
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While Paul was talking to the people, he told them that God got his attention. How did God get Paul’s attention?
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blinding light and voice of Jesus
24
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What happened to Paul after his first encounter with God?
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God corrected his understanding, sent him to Ananias for healing, and transformed him into a messenger of God. Trance
25
What mission did Paul report to from God?
Go to the Gentiles!
26
What word elected hatred from Jews?
Gentiles
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What were the Jews feelings towards Paul?
Furious
28
Tribune orders Pual into barracks to be what?
Flogged by soldiers = scourge or cat of nine tails
29
Why did the soldiers end up not scourging Paul?
Found out Paul was BORN a Roman citizen
30
How did the Tribune obtain his Roman citizenship?
Thru bribing an official
31
What are the advantages of being a Roman citizen?
Subject only to Roman courts and laws
protected from interrogation by torture or imprisonment before trial
free to travel in Empire
Under protection of local Roman Garrison in any city in Empire
32
Why were the Romans afraid of Paul?
Because of Paul's citizenship
33
When Paul was before the council, where did the Roman Commander place Paul and why?
Before Sanhedrin to determine accusation against him
34
How does Paul address the Sanhedrin?
As brothers; his equal
35
How does Paul declare himself before the council
Declares himself not guilty
36
Who struck Paul on the mouth?
High priest Ananias
37
How does Paul respond to being struck on the mouth and why does he say what he said?
"Whitewashed wall" Maybe because of poor eyesight or sarcasm
38
What are two words to describe Ananias?
Fake, hypocrite
39
What was Paul's prophecy towards Ananias?
"God will strike you down" and He did!
40
What disagreement did Paul initiate among Pharisees and Sadducees within Council?
Disagreement about RESURRECTION
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Who are the Pharisees?
Strict law keepers, believe in spirit world, angels, demons, many became Christians, defended Paul
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Who are Sadducees?
Aristocrats, do not believe in afterlife, nor resurrection, nor spirit world, few became Christians
43
Why did tribune=Commander rescue Paul?
Because as a citizen Paul had the right to a fair trail
44
What did Jesus say to Paul about Rome?
"Be of good cheer...as...in Jerusalem, you must also bear witness at Rome."
45
Why did the council request that Paul be brought to stand before them again?
Council conspired to kill Paul
46
Who overhead the plot to kill Paul and reported this to the Roman Commander?
Paul's nephew
47
Where was Paul sent after finding out of the Jew's plot to kill him?
Governor Felix
48
Describe Governor Felix
Freedman - Once slave, freed, rising to power of governor of Judea; cruel reign; recalled by Nero
49
Commander Lysias sent Paul where, with what, and at what time?
Caesarea to Governor Felix thwarting Jews' plot, with 470 soldiers at night.
50
Who sent a letter to Felix?
Commander Claudius Lysias
51
When Paul arrived at Ceasarea, where did he go?
To Herod's Praetorium til accusers arrived for trail.
52
Who presented their case against Paul?
High Priest Ananias, Elders, and orator Tertullian from Jerusalem
53
Who complimented Governor Felix?
Tertullian
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What did Terullian accused Paul of?
1. Creating dissension among Jews world wide
2. Being a ringleader of Nazarene sect
3. Profaning the Temple by commander Lysias
4. Being violently taken by commander Lysias from their lawful judgement
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What does Paul cheerfully deny?
Maintaining that religious leaders have no evidence for their charges
56
What does Paul confess in his defense before Felix?
1. Worships God according to the Way
2. Believes the Law and the Prophets
3. Has hope in God regarding resurrection of the dead, just and unjust
4. Has a clear conscience without offense against God and man
5. Was at Temple bringing offerings to "my nation"
57
Paul believes he is judged and what does he say about this?
"Concerning the resurrection of the dead, I am being judged by you this day."
58
Felix adjourned proceedings until when?
Til Tribune Lysias comes
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What is Felix's wife's name?
Drusilla
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Felix and Jewish wife Drusilla sent for Paul after what?
Hearing about faith in Christ
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What did Paul reason about in front of Felix and Drusilla?
Righteousness, self-control, and coming judgement
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After Paul reasoned in front of Felix, what did Felix do to Paul?
Fearful Felix sent Paul away until a convenient time
63
Why did Felix often send for Paul?
Felix often hoped to be bribed by Paul
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Why did Felix keep Paul bound in prison for two years even as Porcius Festus became governor?
Felix wanted to do the Jews a favor
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Where did Festus go after Caesarea?
Jerusalem
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What favor did the High Priest ask of Festus?
That Paul would be summoned to Jerusalem
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Where would Paul be kept after the High Priest asked Festus for the favor?
Paul would be kept in Ceasarea (where Philip the Evangelist ministered)
68
Before Festus, Paul states what?
He has not offended law of Jews, temple nor Caesar
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What question does Festus ask Paul?
If Paul is willing to be judged in Jerusalem
70
Who's judgement does Paul want to be judged by?
Paul wants to be judged at Ceasar's judgement seat by the emperor or his representative
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Why did Paul want a trail before Ceasar?
Paul wanted to avoid dangerous trail in Jerusalem and Paul would get free trip to Rome
72
What did Festus say to Paul's desire to have a trail before Ceasar?
"You appealed to Caesar? To Caesar you will go!"
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Who is Herod Agrippa II?
Great grandson of King Herod, often consulted by Romans concerning Jewish matters
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Who visited Festus in Ceasarea and discussed Paul's plight?
King Agrippa (great grandson of Herod the Great, Romans consulted him about Jewish matters) and Bernice
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Who asked to hear Paul?
King Agrippa
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How did King Agrippa and Bernice enter the auditorium?
With great pomp
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Who says "...he had committed nothing deserving death, and that he himself appealed to Augustus, I decided to sent him..."
Festus
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Who says, "Help me determine what charges will be brought against Paul."
Festus said to King Aprippa
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Who said, "How can I send a prisoner to Ceasar without knowing what to charge against him?"
Festus
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What are two things Paul spoke when he speaks in front of Agrippa?
Paul is happy to answer accusations of Jews
Paul acknowledges Agrippa is often consulted by the Romans on Jewish matters
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What are the two things Paul says when he recounts his youth?
Lived in Jerusalem, strict Pharisee lifestyle
Embraced hope of the promise made by God to forefathers
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What are the three promises that God made to the forefathers?
Messiah
Resurrection of dead
Fulfilled in Jesus
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How did Paul formerly live contrary to the name of Jesus?
Through Chief priest's authority, saints imprisoned
Through rage, punished and persecuted believers
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Where is Paul en route through authority and common of Chief priest's right before his conversion?
Damascus
85
Paul saw bright, blinding light and hear voice of Jesus making him a minister and witness of Jews and Gentiles to the Gospel when he was converted. What four things do we learn from Paul's conversion?
1. Spiritual eyes open
2. Turn from darkness (power of Satan) to light (God)
3. Receive forgiveness of sins
4. Sanctified by faith in Jesus
86
Where did Paul minister after his heavenly vision?
Ministered to those in Damascus, Jerusalem, throughout Judea, then to Gentiles
87
Paul taught with the Gospel which means...?
Repent and turn to God
Natural response is good deeds
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When did the Jews seized wanting to kill Paul?
From obedience to God
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With God's help, what does Paul continue to do?
He continues to witness of God's Word-fulfillment of prophecy- Gospel of JESUS proclaimed to Jews and Gentiles
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What does Festus charge Paul with?
Insanity from all his learning
91
How does Paul fulfill Acts 9:15, preaching to a King?
Paul responds that the Gospel has been presented to Agrippa
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What question does Paul challenge King Agrippa with?
Asking Agrippa is he believes?
93
Who said, "You almost persuaded me to become a Christian."
King Agrippa
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What does Paul want for all believers?
To have the experience of Christ, without his chains
95
Why can't King Aprippa, Bernice, and Festus just set Paul free if they all agreed that Paul should be?
Because Paul is appealing to Caesar
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The act of conceding; acknowledgement or admission
Concession
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A person who preaches the Gospel, often traveling from place to place
evangelist
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A state of emotion, excitement, or violent disturbance
uproar
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Committed to and excited about a cause
Zealous
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Hurry up
Make haste
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strips, especially of leather or hide
thongs
102
A secret plan against a person
conspiracy
103
to abuse someone verbally
revile
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to prevent or stop something from happening
thwart member of a fanatical sect arising in Judea during the first century A.D. and militantly opposing the Roman domination of Palestine
105
Suspended or closed indefinitely or until a later time (as a session or meeting)
Adjourned
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107
As a verb, to treat (something sacred) with irreverence or contempt
profane
108
Difficult and boring; tiresome because of length or dullness
tedious
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A situation involving a difficult choice, in which one is uncertain what to do
dilemma
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fanfare to showiness
pomp
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proper, appropriate
befitting
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Acts 21:13 Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, _________ and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be _________ but even to die in __________ for the name of the __________.”
weeping; imprisioned; Jerusalem; Lord Jesus
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Acts 22:14 And he said, ‘The _____ of our fathers _______ you to know his ______ to see the Righteous One and to hear a _____ from his mouth;
God; appointed; will; voice
114
Acts 23:11 The following ________ the Lord stood by him and said, “Take _______, for as you have ________ to the facts about me in Jerusalem, so you must testify also in _______.”
night; courage; testified; Rome
115
Acts 24:15 15 having a ______ in God, which these men themselves _______, that there will be a ________ of both the just and the ________.
hope; accept; resurrection; unjust
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Acts 25:11 If then I am a _________ and have committed anything for which I deserve to die, I do not seek to ________ death. But if there is nothing to their _________ against me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to ________.”
wrongdoer; escape; charges; Caesar
117
Acts 26:29 And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to ______ that not only _____ but also all who _______ me this day might become such as I am—except for these _______.”
God; you; hear; chains
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Chapter
1. After the Resurrection
2. The Holy Spirit Comes
3. Peter Heals a Beggar
4. Characteristics of the Early Church
5. Punishment and Persecution
6. The Choosing of the Seven
7. The Death of Stephen
8. The Church Persecuted, Scattered, Growing
9. Saul Converted, Aeneas Healed, Dorcas Restored to Life
10. Peter’s Vision and Cornelius’ Conversion
11. The Church Accepts Gentiles
12. Peter’s Escape and Heros’s Death
13. Paul and Barnabas Travel to Pisidian Antioch
14. Iconium to Derbe and Back to Antioch
15. Jerusalem Council Meets, Paul and Barnabas Part
16. Paul and Silas in the Philippian Jail
17. Paul at Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens
18. Paul and Apollos at Ephesus and Corinth
19. Paul’s Ministry at Ephesus
20. Preaching in Troas, Farewell in Miletus
21. Farewell in Tyre, Arrest in Jerusalem
22. Paul Declares His Roman Citizenship
23. Paul Speaks to the Council and Foils a Plot
24. Paul’s Trial before Felix
25.Paul’s Trial before Festus and Appeal to Caesar
26. Paul’s Witness to King Agrippa II
