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Who wrote the acts of the apostles

Luke

What was the occupation of the acts of the apostle's author

Physician, Doctor

Over what topic did men visiting Judea cause conflict?

Circumcision

15:1

What man established the custom of circumcision?

Moses

The men from judea were teaching that if you were not circumcised you could not be __________?

Saved

So to what city were Paul, Barnabas, and the other men sent to question leaders about the problem? (15:2)

Jerusalem

Who were Paul, Barnabas and their companions to ask about circumcision and salvation?

Apostles and elders in Jerusalem.

Paul and Barnabas cause great joy in Phoenicia and Samaria When they told of the conversion of what group of people?

Gentiles

What sect of believers claimed that it was necessary to circumcise the Gentiles and for them to keep the law of Moses?

Pharisees

Who did god choose to first preach the gospel to the Gentiles?

Peter

God acknowledged the Gentiles by giving them what?

Holy Spirit

Did God make a decision between the Jewish converts and the Gentile converts? 15:9

No

After Paul and Barnabas told of the miracles and wonders God had worked through them among the Gentiles. Who spoke up? 15:12-13

James

What was Peter's other name? 15:14

Simon

What profit did James quote to show that God wanted the Gentiles to be a part of His Kingdom? 15:16-17

Amos

Whose tabernacle is mentioned in the prophet's quotation in Acts 15:16?

David's

From what 4 things did James suggest the Gentile Christians should have stayed? 15: 20.

Blood Things polluted by idols


Things strangled


Sexual immorality

How often was the law of Moses read in the synagogues? (15:21)

Every Sabbath

What men did the church of Jerusalem send with Paul and Barnabas to convey their decision? (15:22)

Judas (Barsabas) and Silas

To what area did the apostles, elders and brethren in Jerusalem send a letter? (15: 23)

Antioch, Syria and Cilicia

We're jin's house commanded to be circumcised. In order to become Christians?

No

What had Paul and Barnabas risked in the name of the Lord?

Their lives

When the Christians at Antioch, read the letter from Jerusalem. What was their reaction?

They rejoiced over its encouragement.

What spiritual gift did Judas and Silas have (15:32)

Prophecy

What does "exhort" mean? (15:32)

To urge or advise strongly

Which prophet from Jerusalem chose to stay in Antioch? (15:34)

Silas

Who first suggested that Paul and Barnabas go back to the cities where theyhelped established churches on their first journey? (15:36)

Paul

Who did Barnabas want to take with them on this journey? (15:37)

John MArk

What caused the division between Paul and Barnabas? (15:37-39)

John Mark's worthiness to go on the second journey

In what place had John Mark departed from Paul and Barnabas? (15:38)

Pamphylia

After parting company with Paul, where did Barnabas and John Mark go? (15:39)

Cyprus

Where did Paul begin (15:39) and end (18:22) the second missionary journey?

Antioch

With whom did Paul choose to travel? (15:40)

Silas

To what places did Paul and Silas travel to strengthen the churches? (15:41)

Syria and Cilicia

Where did Paul meet Timothy? (16:1)

Lystra

What was the cultural heritage of Timothy's mother? (16:1)

Jewish

What was the cultural heritage of Timothy's father? (16:1)

Greek

What was the reputation of Timothy in Lystra and Iconium? (16:2)

He was well spoken of

Why did Paul have Timothy circumcised? (16:3)

Because all the Jews in the region knew that Timothy's father wasGreek

As Paul traveled through the cities, what did he and his companions deliver tothe churches? (16:4)

The decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles andelders at Jerusalem.

In which area did the Holy Spirit forbid them to preach? (16:6)

Asia

Why didn't Paul and his companions preach in Bithynia? (16:7)

The Spirit did not permit them

While in Troas, what appeared to Paul in the night? (16:9)

A vision of a man of Macedonia

What did the man say to Paul in the vision? (16:9)

"Come over to Macedonia and help us.”

Why is Acts 16:10 a significant verse in the book of Acts?

It is the first verse in which the author includes himself in Paul'stravels by writing “we."

After leaving Troas, where did Paul and his companions travel before reachingPhilippi? (16:11)

Samothrace and Neapolis

. In what region was Philippi located? (16:12)

Macedonia

Where did Paul first meet Lydia? (16:13-14)

By the riverside

What was customarily done at the place Paul met Lydia? (16:13)

Prayer

What was Lydia's occupation? (16:14)

Seller of purple

What was Lydia's hometown? (16:14)

Thyatira

What did Lydia and her household do to obey God? (16:15)

They were baptized

What was wrong with the slave girl brought to Paul in Philippi? (16:16)

She was possessed with a spirit of divination.

What is divination? (16:16)

"An attempt to discover facts or events that are instant in time orspace" (New Bible Dictionary, p 320).


In orther words, methods for attempting to predict the future.

How did this slave girl make money for her masters? (16:16)

She was a fortune-teller.

What did the slave girl cry out as she followed Paul around? (16:17

"These men are the servants of the Most High God, who proclaim tous the way of salvation.”

After being followed by the slave girl for many days, how did Paul react?(16:18)

He was greatly annoyed and cast the spirit out of the girl.

In whose name did Paul cast out the spirit? (16:18)

Jesus Christ’s

Why did the slave girl's masters drag Paul and Silas into the marketplace to theauthorities? (16:19)

They saw their profit was gone.

What charges did the slave girl's masters bring against Paul and Silas?(16:20-21)

"These men, being Jews, exceedingly trouble our city; and theyteach customs which are not lawful for us, being Romans, to receiveor observe.”

What were the rulers of Philippi called? (16:20,22,35)

Magistrates

What punishment did Paul and Silas receive in Philippi? (16:22-23)

They were beaten with rods and put into prison.

In what part of the prison were Paul and Silas put? (16:24)

Inner prison

What extra precaution did the jailer take in securing Paul and Silas? (16:24)

He put their feet in the stocks.

. What did Paul and Silas do while they were in prison? (16:25)

Prayed and sang hymns to God

At what time of the night did Paul and Silas pray and sing? (16:25)

Midnight

Who was listening as Paul and Silas prayed and sang? (16:25)

Prisoners

What amazing event happened to open the doors of the prison and loosen theprisoners' chains? (16:26)

A great earthquake

What weapon did the keeper of the prison plan to use to kill himself? (16:27)

Sword

Why was the keeper of the prison going to kill himself? (16:27)

He saw the doors open and thought the prisoners had fled.

Who stopped the jailer from killing himself? (16:28)

Paul

. What question did the keeper of the prison ask Paul and Silas? (16:30)

"Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”

. What did Paul and Silas tell the jailer in response to his question? (16:31)

"Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you andyour household.”

To whom did Paul and Silas speak the word of the Lord? (16:32)

The jailer and all who were in his house

What did the jailer do for Paul and Silas the same hour of the night they spokethe word of the Lord to him? (16:33)

Washed their stripes

After hearing the word of the Lord, what did the jailer and his family doimmediately? (16:33)

They were baptized

What did the jailer do for Paul and Silas in his house? (16:34)

He fed them

What did the magistrates order should be done to Paul and Silas? (16:35)

They should be let go.

When let go, did Paul and Silas leave immediately? (16:36)

No

Why were the magistrates afraid of Paul and Silas? (16:37)

They found out they were Romans

After getting out of prison, to whose house did they go? (16:38)

Lydia’s

After leaving Philippi, to what city did Paul and Silas go? (17:1)

Thessalonica

While in the synagogue, who did Paul reason with? (17:2)

Jews

How long did Paul reason in the synagogue? (17:2)

Three Sabbaths

. What did Paul explain and demonstrate to the Jews in Thessalonica? (17:3)

That Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead. He said, "ThisJesus whom I preach to you is the Christ."

Was Paul successful in his preaching in Thessalonica? (17:4)

Yes

What groups joined Paul and Silas in Thessalonica? (17:4)

Leading womenA great multitude of devout Greeks

What emotion did the unpersuaded Jews have toward Paul and Silas? (17:5)

Envy

What did the unpersuaded Jews gather to go against Paul and Silas? (17:5)

A mob

Whose house was attacked? (17:5

Jason's

Who was taken before the rulers of the city? (17:6)

Jason and some of the brethren

What did the mob accuse Paul and Silas of doing to the world? (17:6)

Turning it upside down

Whose decrees did the Jews accuse Paul and Silas of teaching against? (17:7)

Caesar's

Who was the other king the Jews accused Paul and Silas of proclaiming? (17:7)

Jesus

What was the punishment for those brought before the rulers? (17:9)

They had to pay a security (fine)

. Upon leaving Thessalonica, at what time were Paul and Silas sent to Berea?(17:10)

Night

What thing is said about the Berean Jews and their reaction to Paul's message?(17:11)

They searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these thingswere so.They were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica.They received the word will all readiness.

Who accepted the word of the Lord in Berea? (17:12)

Jews


Prominent women


Greeks

Who stirred up the crowds in Berea? (17:13)

Jews from Thessalonica

What two men remained in Berea when Paul was sent away? (17:14)

Silas and Timothy

After leaving Berea, to what city did Paul go and wait for his companions torejoin him? (17:15)

Athens

Paul's spirit was provoked in Athens because the city was given over to what?(17:16)

Idols

. In what two places did Paul reason with the Jews and idol worshipers in Athens?(17:17)

Synagogue and marketplace

What two groups of philosophers encountered Paul while he was in Athens?(17:18)

)Epicureans and Stoics

What did the philosophers call Paul as they questioned what he said? (17:18)

Babbler

After Paul preached to them about Jesus and his resurrection, some accusedhim of proclaiming what? (17:18)

Foreign gods

Where did the philosophers take Paul to question him? (17:19)

Areopagus

What did the Athenians and foreigners spend their time telling and hearing?(17:21)

Something new

Paul perceived that the Athenians were what? (17:22)

Religious

. What particular altar's inscription caught the eye of Paul? (17:23)

TO THE UNKNOWN GOD

. Who did Paul say the "unknown god" was? (17:24)

God

God does not dwell in temples made with what? (17:24)

Hands

What does God give to men? (17:25)

Breath


Life


All things

Who said, "For we are his offspring"? (17:28)

Greek Poets

What is not like gold, silver or stone? (17:29)

The Divine Nature

What does God command all men everywhere to do? (17:30)

Repent

. How did God give assurance that He ordained Jesus to judge the world? (17:31)

By raising Him from the dead

What reactions did Paul receive after preaching about the resurrection of thedead? (17:32)

Some mocked


Others said, "We will hear you again on this.”

Who was the Areopagite that joined Paul and believed? (17:34)

Dionysius

What Athenian woman joined Paul and believed? (17:34)

Damaris

Where did Paul meet Aquila and Priscilla? (18:1-2)

Corinth

Why did Aquila and Priscilla leave Italy (Rome)? (18:2)

Because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart fromRome.

What was the occupation of Paul, Aquila and Priscilla? (18:3)

Tentmakers

Paul taught and persuaded Jews and Greeks in the synagogue on what day?(18:4)

Every Sabbath

What two men joined him again from Macedonia? (18:5)

Silas and Timothy

At what point did Paul say he would go to the Gentiles? (18:6)

When the Jews opposed him and blasphemed

To whose house, next door to the synagogue, did Paul go? (18:7)

Justus

What ruler of the synagogue in Corinth believed on the Lord? (18:8)

Crispus

. How and when did the Lord speak to Paul while he was in Corinth? (18:9)

In a vision at night

Who said the following to Paul? "Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keepsilent; for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have manypeople in this city?" (18:9,10)

The Lord

. How long did Paul remain in Corinth? (18:11)

One year and six months

Who was the proconsul (deputy) of Achaia before whom Paul was taken to bejudged? (18:12)

Gallio

What charge did the Corinthian Jews bring against Paul? (18:13)

"This fellow persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.”

What did the proconsul of Achaia do to the Jews in regards to Paul’s charges?(18:13-16)

Lectured them and drove them from the judgment seat

What position did Sosthenes hold? (18:17)

Ruler of the synagogue

In Cenchrea, what Paul do to his physical appearance because of a vow? (18:18)

He had his hair cut off

What did Paul do over all the region of Galatia and Phrygia? (18:23)

Strengthened all the disciples

Where did Paul begin (18:23) the third missionary journey, and where did it end(21:17)?

Antioch to Jerusalem

Where was Apollos born? (18:24)

Alexandria

What good characteristics are used to describe Apollos? (18:24)

Eloquent


Mighty in the Scriptures

What baptism did Apollos know when he came to Aquila and Priscilla? (18:25)

John’s

Who taught Apollos the way of God more accurately? (18:26)

Aquila and Priscilla

When Apollos vigorously refuted the Jews, what did he specifically teach fromthe Scriptures? (18:28)

That Jesus is the Christ

What group of people did Paul meet in Ephesus who had not heard about theHoly Spirit? (19:1-7)

Twelve disciples of John

Into whose baptism were they immersed? (19:3)

John's

After listening to Paul regarding baptism, into what name were the disciples ofJohn baptized? (19:5)

Jesus

After Paul laid hands upon the disciples in Ephesus, what happened to them andwhat were they able to do? (19:6)

They spoke with tongues.


Holy Spirit came upon them.


They prophesied

How long did Paul teach in the Ephesian synagogue? (19:8)

3 months

About what did Paul reason and persuade the Ephesians? (19:8)

The kingdom of God

What response did Paul receive from people in the synagogue? (19:9)

Some were hardened.


Some spoke evil about "the Way."Some did not believe.

After withdrawing from the synagoge, where did Paul go to reason? (19:9)

School of Tyrannus

How long did Paul preach in Asia? (19:10)

2 years

What two objects touched by Paul helped to heal the sick and those with evilspirits? (19:12)

Handkerchiefs


Aprons

What group of people began to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those whohad evil spirits, saying, "We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches"?(19:13)

Jewish exorcists

What specific men are mentioned tas casting out evil spirits in the name ofJesus? (19:14)

Seven sons of Sceva

Who was Sceva? (19:14)

A Jewish chief priest

. How did the evil spirit answer the seven sons of Sceva? (19:15)

"Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”

After the man who had the evil spirit jumped on the exorcists, in what conditiondid they run from the house? (19:16)

Naked


Wounded

What responses came from the Jews and Greeks in Ephesus after they saw whathappened to the exorcists? (19:17-19)

Many who practiced magic brought their books and burned them.The name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.Many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds.Fear fell on them all.

How many pieces of silver were the books worth that were destroyed by themagicians in Ephesus? (19:19)

50,000

What four places did Paul plan to see after leaving Ephesus? (19:21)

MacedoniaRomeJerusalemAchaia

What two men did Paul send to Macedonia while he was still in Ephesus? (19:22)

ErastusTimothy

What man caused a commotion about the Way? (19:23-27)

Demetrius

What was the occupation of Demetrius? (19:24)

Silversmith

What did Demetrius make? (19:24)

Silver shrines of Diana (or Artemis)

What problem did Demetrius see with Paul's preaching and success? (19:24-27)

His prosperity would be hurt.

What did Paul proclaim are not gods? (19:26)

Gods that were made with hands.

According to Demetrius, whose temple would be despised? (19:27)

Diana's (Artemis’)

What did the Ephesians cry out after hearing from Demetrius? (19:28)

"Great is Diana (Artemis) of the Ephesians!”

Where did the crowd drag Paul's companions? (19:29)

The theater

Which two of Paul's Macedonian companions were taken by the crowd? (19:29)

Gaius


Aristarchus

Who would not allow Paul to go into the theater? (19:30)

Disciples

. Did the assembly understand why they were in the theater? (19:32)

No, they were confused.

What man was taken from the multitude to make a defense to the people?(19:33)

Alexander

Of what nationality was Alexander? (19:34)

Jewish

How long did the crowd cry out, "Great is Diana (Artemis) of theEphesians!" (19:34)

2 hours

Who quieted down the crowd and began speaking? (19:35)

The city clerk

The Ephesians were guardians over what? (19:35)

Temple of the goddess Diana (Artemis)


The image of Diana (Artemis) which fell down from Zeus.

Of what two crimes did the city clerk say that Paul and his companions wereNOT guilty? (19:37)

They were not blasphemers of the goddess, Diana (Artemis).They were not robbers of temples.

What did the city clerk tell the rioters in Ephesus to do if they had a complaintagainst Paul and his companions? (19:38-39)

Go to the courts and proconsuls and bring charges against themlawfully.

How did the city clerk describe the crowd's gathering on this day? (19:40)

Disorderly

Who dismissed the assembly in Ephesus? (19:41)

The city clerk

What group of people did Paul call to himself after the uproar in Ephesusceased? (20:1)

Disciples

Where did Paul go after leaving Ephesus? (20:1)

Macedonia

What did Paul do for the disciples in Ephesus and the brethren in Macedonia?(20:1-2)

Encouraged them

How long did Paul stay in Greece? (20:2-3)

3 months

What group plotted against Paul and caused him to change his travel plans?(20:3)

Jews

Who are the seven men who accompanied Paul as he traveled, and eventuallywent ahead to Troas? (20:4-5)

Gaius


Timothy


Tychicus


Trophimus


Sopater


Aristarchus and Secundus

Why did Paul celebrate while in Philippi? (20:6)

Feast of Unleavened Bread

How long did Paul and his group stay in Troas? (20:6)

7 days

What did they do on the first day of the week when they came together? (20:7)

Broke bread

What does it mean to "break bread" in Acts 20:7? (Luke 22:19; Acts 2:42)

Celebrate the Lord's Supper

What time was it when Eutychus fell asleep listening to Paul’s sermon? (20:7-9)

Midnight

What were there "many of" in the upstairs room where the people were meeting?(20:8)

Lamps

Where was Eutychus seated while Paul spoke? (20:9)

In a window

What 3 things are said to have happened to Eutychus? (20:9)

He fell out the window


He fell into a deep sleep


He died

How many stories up was Eutychus sitting? (20:9)

3

Who said, "Do not trouble yourselves, for his life is in him"? (20:10)

Paul

What miracle did Paul perform on Eutychus? (20:10)

He raised Eutychus from the dead.

How much longer did Paul speak after raising Eutychus from the dead? (20:11)

Until daybreak

Where did Paul go on foot while Luke and others sailed there? (20:13)

Assos

Paul was in a hurry to arrive in what city? (20:16)

Jerusalem

Paul wanted to reach Jerusalem by what day? (20:16)

Day of Pentecost

While in Miletus, Paul sent for what group from Ephesus? (20:17)

Elders of the church

Paul said, "You know, from the first day that I came to Asia, in what manner Ialways lived among you, serving the Lord with all ______, with many ______ andtrials which happened to me by the plotting of the Jews" (20:18-19)

humility, tears

Where did Paul teach while in Ephesus? (20:20)

House to house

What 2 groups did Paul say he taught in Ephesus? (20:21)

Jews and Greeks

What 2 things did Paul say were facing him according to the Holy Spirit? (20:23)

Tribulations and Chains

What task did Paul want to finish? (20:24)

Testifying to the gospel of the grace of God

Paul said he was innocent of what? (20:26)

The blood of all men

What term did Paul use to refer to the church that the Ephesian elders served?(20:28)

Flock

What were the 2 terms Paul used to describe the elders of the church? (20:28)

Overseers and Shepherds

With what was the church "purchased"? (20:28)

The blood of Christ

When would the Ephesian elders next see Paul ? (20:28-38)

Never

Who would "not spare the flock?" (20:29)

Savage wolves

What purpose would some men have to speak perverse things? (20:30)

To draw away disciples after themselves

How long did Paul stay in Ephesus to warn the brethren about false teachers?(20:31)

3 years

Paul told the Ephesian elders that the word of God's grace is able to "______ youup and give you an inheritance among all those who are sanctified" (20:32)

Build

What 3 items did Paul say he had not coveted from anyone? (20:33)

Apparel, Silver and Gold

Who provided for Paul's necessities? (20:34)

Paul

. Who said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive"? (20:35)

Jesus

. In what way did the Ephesian elders show their love for Paul? (20:37)

Fell on his neck and kissed him

What mode of transportation did Paul use from Ephesus to Cos, Rhoades, andPatara? (21:1)

Ship

Where did Paul and his companions spend seven days after finding disciplesthere? (21:4)

Tyre

. What did the disciples in Tyre tell Paul? (21:4)

Not to go to Jerusalem

From whom did the disciples at Tyre receive the message they gave to Paul?(21:4)

Holy Spirit

What group of people accompanied Paul from Tyre and prayed with him on theshore? (21:5)

Disciples with wives and children

In whose house did Paul and his companions stay while in Caesarea? (21:8)

Phillip's

In what two ways is Philip described? (21:8)

Evangelist and One of the seven

What did Philip's four virgin daughters do? (21:9)

Prophesied

What Judean prophet came to Caesarea to see Paul and his companions?(21:10)

Agabus

What did Agabus use to bind his hands and feet? (21:11)

Paul's belt

Agabus said that Paul would be given over to the Gentiles by what group?(21:11)

Jews at Jerusalem

What two things did Paul say he was ready for at Jerusalem? (21:13)

To die for the name of the Lord Jesus and To be bound

After trying to persuade Paul to not go to Jerusalem, what did the disciples say?(21:14)

"The will of the Lord be done."

What man from Cyprus went with Paul to Jerusalem and had a place in whichthey were going to stay? (21:16)

Mnason

How did the brethren in Jerusalem receive Paul and his companions? (21:17)

Gladly

Who did Paul report to upon entering Jerusalem? (21:18-20)

James and the elders

How did the Jerusalem elders describe the number of Jews who believed?(21:20)

Myriads

Why did Paul agree to participate in the purification rites of the four who hadtaken a vow? (21:20-24)

To show the Jewish Christians that he walked orderly and kept thelaw.

Some believed Paul was teaching Jews to forsake whom? (21:21)

Moses

What rumor had the Jewish Christians heard concerning what Paul taught abouttheir children? (21:21)

He was teaching Jews not to circumcise their children.

Were the Gentiles forced to circumcise their children and obey the Law ofMoses? (21:25)

No

After their purification, where did Paul go with the men that were purified? (21:26)

Temple

Who began the riot against Paul at the Jerusalem temple? (21:27)

Jews from Asia

What two charges were made against Paul by the Jews? (21:28)

He brought Greeks into the temple and defiled it and He taught against the people, law and temple.

Who was the Greek man from Ephesus that Paul supposedly took into thetemple? (21:29)

Trophimus

What was the intention of the rioters after they dragged Paul out of the temple?(21:31)

They were seeking to kill him

Who came to Paul's rescue? (21:31-32)

Commander of the garrison

How did Paul's rescuer help Paul? (21:31-32)

He ran to Paul with soldiers and centurions.

Before help arrived, what were the rioters doing to Paul? (21:32)

Beating him

With what did the commander have Paul bound? (21:33)

Two chains

Where was Paul taken after being bound? (21:34)

The barracks

Why did Paul have to be carried up the stairs? (21:35)

Because of the violence of the mob

What did the multitude cry out as Paul was taken from them? (21:36)

"Away with him!"

What nationality did the commander believe Paul was when he first met him?(21:38)

Egyptian

The commander had mistaken Paul for the man who did what two things?(21:38)

Led 4,000 assassins into the wilderness and Stirred up a rebellion

What was Paul's city of birth? (21:39; 22:3)

Tarsus in Cilicia

Who gave Paul permission to speak to the people? (21:40)

Commander of the garrison

In what language did Paul speak to the people? (21:40)

Hebrew

What did Paul want the angry mob in Jerusalem to hear? (22:1)

His defense

Why did the mob keep silent as Paul spoke? (22:2)

He spoke in the Hebrew language.

At what man's feet did Paul learn? (22:3)

Gamaliel

How did Paul describe his Jewish faith? (22:3)

Zealous

Before becoming a Christian, Paul says he “persecuted this Way to ______”(22:4).

The death

What is one thing Paul did to persecute the church? (22:4)

Bound and delivered men and women to prison

What did Saul intend to do with the Christians in Damascus? (22:5)

Take them to Jerusalem to be punished

From what two sources did Saul have permission to persecute Christians? (22:5)

Council of elders and High Priest

To what city was Saul going when the great light shone around him? (22:6)

Damascus

About what time of the day was it when the light shone around Saul? (22:6)

Noon

When Saul fell to the ground, what did the voice say to him? (22:7)

"Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?"

Whose voice was it that called to Saul on the road? (22:8)

Jesus of Nazareth

What did those with Saul see and hear on the road? (22:9)

They did not hear the voice and They saw the light

What instructions did Saul receive on the road? (22:10)

"Go into Damascus, and there you will be told all things which areappointed for you to do."

What physical problem did Saul have after seeing the great light? (22:11)

He was blind

What devout man came to see Saul? (22:12)

Ananias

What was the first thing the man said to Saul in Damascus? (22:13)

"Brother Saul, receive your sight."

How did Ananias refer to Jesus while speaking to Saul in Damascus? (22:14)

The Just One

Why had Saul seen Jesus and heard his voice? (22:15)

So he could be His witness to all men of what he saw and heard

What question and command did Saul receive in order to be saved? (22:16)

"And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and washaway your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.”

After his conversion, while in the Jerusalem temple praying, what happened toSaul? (22:17)

He fell into a trance.

What did the Lord tell Saul when he was in the Jerusalem temple? (22:18)

To get out of Jerusalem quickly

Who was the martyr whose death Paul witnessed as mentioned in Acts 22:20?

Stephen

What did Saul do during the execution of the martyr? (22:20)

Guarded the clothes of those who killed him

To whom did the Lord send Saul after he left Jerusalem? (22:21)

The Gentiles

What did the mob in Jerusalem yell after hearing of Paul's conversion? (22:22)

"Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he is not fit to live!"

What did the mob do after hearing Paul's defense? (22:23)

Threw dust into the ai, Cried out and Tore off their clothes

How was Paul examined by order of the commander? (22:24)

Scourging

With what was Paul bound? (22:25)

Thongs

What did Paul ask the centurion? (22:25)

"Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, anduncondemned?"

To whom did the centurion go after Paul told him he was a Roman? (22:26)

The commander

How did Paul become a Roman? (22:28)

By birth

How had the commander obtained Roman citizenship? (22:28)

With a large sum of money

. Was Paul scourged at this time? (22:29)

No

After being released by the commander, who did Paul appear before? (22:30)

The chief priest and all their council

Paul told the council he had always had a good ______ (23:1)

Conscience

Who commanded that Paul be struck on the mouth? (23:2)

Ananias (the high priest)

Paul said the high priest was a ______ wall (23:3)

Whitewashed

Did Paul know who the high priest was when he talked badly of him? (23:5)

No

What two groups made up the council before whom Paul spoke? (23:6)

Sadducees and Pharisees

Of which group in the council was a Paul a part? (23:6)

Pharisees

Which group said there is no d resurrection and no angel or spirit? (23:8)

Sadducees

Which group decided that Paul should be left alone? (23:9)

Pharisees

Where did the commander order Paul to be taken after the great division tookplace between the two Jewish groups? (23:10)

Into the barracks

Who said to Paul, "Be of good cheer" (23:11)?

The Lord

Where did the Lord want Paul to go and bear witness? (23:11)

Rome

Some Jews banded together and took an oath that they would neither eat nordrink until they did what? (23:12)

Killed Paul

About how many Jews had formed a conspiracy against Paul? (23:13)

More than 40

Who did the conspirators talk to about setting up an ambush? (23:14-15)

Chief priests and elders

Who heard about the ambush and warned Paul? (23:16)

Paul's sister's son (his nephew)

What did Paul ask the centurion to do when he heard about the ambush? (23:17)

Take his nephew to see the commander

. What did Paul’s nephew request of the commander? (23:21)

Not to yield when the Jews asked to see Paul.

How many soldiers, horses and spearmen were sent to guard Paul on his way toCaesarea? (23:23)

200 soldiers, 200 spearmen, 70 horsemen

Did Paul walk or ride on his journey? (23:24)

Rode

Why did the commander send a letter to the governor? (23:25-30)

To explain why he was sending Paul to him.

What was the commanders' name? (23:26)

Claudius Lysias

At what time did the soldiers take Paul to Antipatris? (23:31)

By night

Who delivered Paul to the governor? (23:32)

Horsemen

From what province was Paul? (23:34)

Cilicia

Where did the governor order Paul to be kept while they waited for his accusers?(23:35)

Herod's Praetorium

How many days did it take the high priest to arrive while Paul was held by thegovernor in Jerusalem? (24:1)

Five days

Who was the high priest in the time of Acts 24? (24:1)

Ananias

What "orator" came with the high priest to Jerusalem to give evidence againstPaul? (24:1-)

Tertullus

What is an "orator"? (24:1)

Professional speaker, usually a lawyer

Who was the governor? (24:3)

Felix

What accusations were brought against Paul by his accusers? (24:5-6)

He attempted to profane the temple,He was a ringleader of the sect the Nazarenes.He was a plague.He created dissension among all the Jews throughout the world.

What commander took Paul out with great violence? (24:7)

Lysias

After Tertullus spoke about the accusations against Paul, who assented toeverything? (24:9)

The Jews

Why was Paul cheerful in making a defense for himself? (24:10)

Because Felix had been a judge over the nation for many years.

When the governor was questioning Paul, how many days had it been since hehad gone up to Jerusalem to worship? (24:11)

Twelve

What two things did Paul deny doing in the synagogues and the city? (24:12)

Disputing with anyone and Inciting the crowd

How did Paul refer to the Christian movement, and how did the Jewsdescribe it? (24:14)

The Way (Paul) and A sect (Jews)

. To what extent did Paul believe the Law and the Prophets? (24:14)

He believed all things written in the Law and the Prophets.

Who will be resurrected from the dead? (24:15)

Both the just and the unjust

Paul said he always tried to have a good conscience toward whom? (24:16)

God and men

What two reasons did Paul tell Felix he had come to Jerusalem? (24:17)

To bring alms and offerings

When the Jews from Asia found Paul in the temple, what state was Paul in?(24:18)

Purified

Paul told Felix the Jews from Asia should have done what? (24:19)

Object in person

How much did Felix know about the “Way”? (24:22)

He had accurate knowledge of “The Way.”

How did Felix conclude the hearing? (24:22)

He adjourned until Lysias the commander arrived

Who was to keep Paul but let him have some liberty and be visited by friends?(24:23)

The centurion

Who was Felix’s wife? (24:24)

Drusilla

Of what religion was Felix’s wife? (24:24)

Jewish

About what three things did Paul reason in the presence of Felix? (24:25)

Self control, Judgment to come and Righteousness

What did Felix tell Paul after hearing him? (24:25)

“Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you”

Did Felix become a Christian? (24:27)

We have no record of him ever doing so

Who succeeded Felix as governor? (24:27)

Procius Festus

Why did Felix leave Paul bound? (24:27)

To do the Jews a favor

After three days in the province, where did Festus leave Caesarea to go? (25:1)

Jerusalem

What did the Jews plan to do if Paul were transferred to Jerusalem? (25:3)

Lay in ambush along the road and kill him

In what town did Festus keep Paul bound? (25:4)

Caesarea

How long did Festus remain in Jerusalem before going back to Caesarea? (25:6)

More than ten days

Where did Festus sit while hearing Paul's case? (25:6)

The judgment seat

How many complaints against Paul by the Jerusalem Jews could be proved?(25:7)

None of them

What three things did Paul deny doing anything against? (25:8)

Law of the Jews, the temple, Caesar

As a favor to the Jews, where did Festus ask Paul about going? (25:9)

Jerusalem

Where did Paul want to be judged? (25:10)

Caesar's judgment seat

To whom did Paul make his final appeal? (25:11-12)

Caesar

Who did Festus confer with before sending Paul to Caesar? (25:12)

The Council

What king came to greet Festus before Paul's trial? (25:13)

Agrippa

Who came with the king to see Festus? (25:13)

Bernice

What did Festus discuss with the king? (25:14)

Paul's case

How did Festus describe the Jews concerns about Paul? (25:19)

Questions against him about their own religion, and about a certainJesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive

Who was the Caesar at the time of Paul's trial? (25:21)

Augustus

What was Agrippa's response when told of Paul's case? (25:22)

He wanted to hear from Paul himself.

When did the king get to hear Paul's defense? (25:23)

The next day

How did Agrippa and Bernice come into the room to hear Paul's case? (25:23)

With great pomp and with the commanders and the prominent menof the city

Why did Festus let Paul stand before the king? (25:24-27)

Because he found nothing wrong with him and he needed somethingto write to Caesar.

How did Paul describe his feelings to be answering for himself before Agrippa?(26:2)

Happy

In what did Paul say Agrippa was an expert? (26:3)

All customs and questions which have to do with the Jews

Paul asked Agrippa to hear him in what manner? (26:3)

Patiently

In what city did Paul live while growing up? (26:4)

Jerusalem

What Jewish sect was Paul a member before his conversion to Christ? (26:5)

Pharisee

Why did Paul say he was being judged by Agrippa? (26:6)

"For the hope of the promise made by God to our fathers"

How many tribes were in Israel? (26:7)

Twelve

Whose name did Paul live contrary to while a Jew? (26:9)

Jesus of Nazareth

Who did Paul shut up in prison while a Jew? (26:10)

Saints

When those put in prison were put to death, what part did Paul say he had inthat process? (26:10)

He voted against them

. In what way did Paul persecute the saints? (26:10-11)

Compelled them to blaspheme, Punished them in every synagogue, Shut them in prison, Cast his vote against those put to death and Persecuted them to foreign cities

To what city did Paul go with authority and commission from the chief priests?(26:12)

Damascus

While on the road to Damascus, what did Paul see from heaven? (26:13)

A light brighter than the sun

At what time of the day did Paul experience a BIG event on the road toDamascus? (26:13)

Midday

In what language did the voice speak to Paul on the road to Damascus? (26:14)

Hebrew

Who spoke to Paul and said (among other things), "Saul, Saul, why are youpersecuting Me?" (26:14-15)

Jesus

What did the voice tell Paul it was hard to kick against? (26:14)

The goads

What is a "goad"?

"A straight branch of oak or other strong wood from which the bark hasbeen stripped, and which has at one end a pointed spike and at the other aflat chisel, shaped iron. The pointed end is to prod the oxen while plowing.The flattened iron at the other end is to scrape off the earth which clogs theplowshare" (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia).

Jesus told Paul he was being sent to what people? (26:17)

Gentiles

What way would Paul's message affect the Gentiles? (26:18)

Turn them from the power of Satan to God and Turn them from darkness to light

What things would the Gentiles receive when they were converted toChristianity? (26:18)

An inheritance among those who were sanctified by faith in Christ and Forgiveness of sins

What was Paul's response to the heavenly voice? (26:19)

He was obedient

What three things do we know Paul taught as he began to preach? (26:20)

Repent, turn to God, do works befitting repentance

What source of authority did Paul refer to as he stood before Agrippa? (26:22)

Moses and the prophets

Who did Paul say was the first to rise from the dead? (26:23)

Christ

What did Festus say "much learning" was doing to Paul? (26:24)

Driving him mad

What kind of words did Paul confess to speaking? (26:25)

Words of truth and reason

What was Paul's own answer to the question he posed to King Agrippa, "do youbelieve the prophets?" (26:27)

"I know that you do believe."

What was King Agrippa's answer to Paul? (26:28)

"You almost persuade me to become a Christian."

What two things did the king and those with him decide Paul did NOT deserve?(26:31)

Death or chains

Paul had not appealed to Caesar, what did the king say could have been donewith him? (26:32)

He might have been set free.

What was the name of the centurion with whom Paul and other prisoners werebeing sent to Caesar? (27:1)

Julius

To whose regiment did the centurion belong? (27:1)

Augustus'

. What country was the destination of Paul and the other prisoners? (27:1)

Italy

The ship that Paul sailed on from Caesarea was from where? (27:2)

Adramyttium

What men were with Paul when he put to sea? (27:2)

Aristarchus and Luke (the scripture says Aristachus “was with us”- see 27:2)

How did the centurion treat Paul when they arrived in Sidon? (27:3)

He treated him kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends andreceive care.

. What change was made by Julius at Myra? (27:6)

They changed ships.

What kind of ship did the centurion find in the city of Myra? (27:5-6)

An Alexandrian ship

After some difficulty sailing under the shelter of Crete, the ship came to a placecalled what? (27:8)

Fair Havens

What warning did Paul give to those who were sailing the ship? (27:10)

The voyage would end with disaster and much loss.

. What did Paul initially say would happen to the cargo and people on the shipPaul was on if they ignored his warning? (27:10)

They would lose the cargo and their lives

Who persuaded the centurion to continue the voyage even though it was verydangerous? (27:11)

The helmsman and the owner of the ship

Where was the ship headed for the winter? (27:12)

Phoenix, a harbor of Crete

What was the tempestuous head wind called? (27:14)

Euroclydon

What did the crew fear would happen to the ship during the terrible wind? (27:17)

It would run aground on the Syrtis Sands

On which day of the terrible storm did those on board throw the tackleoverboard? (27:19)

Third day

What did not appear for many days after the storm and just before Paul wasshipwrecked? (27:20)

The sun nor stars

How many lives did Paul say would be lost because of the shipwreck? (27:22)

None

What would be lost because of the shipwreck? (27:22)

The ship

Who told Paul not to be afraid because he was supposed to appear beforeCaesar? (27:23)

An angel of God

Who said, "Take heart, men, for I believe God that it will be just as it was toldme" (27:25)

Paul

How many nights did they spend on the ship before a wind drove them up anddown the Adriatic Sea? (27:27)

Fourteen

At what time did the sailors realize they were nearing land? (27:27)

Midnight

How much is a fathom?

Six feet

How many anchors did the sailors drop from the stern because of their fear ofrunning aground? (27:29)

Four

On what did the sailors try to get away? (27:30)

A skiff (life boat)

What did Paul tell the centurion and soldiers concerning the sailors leaving theship? (27:31)

"Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved"

How many people were on the ship before it shipwrecked? (27:37)

276 people

After eating, what did they throw out to lighten the ship? (27:38)

The wheat

Once it was daylight, what did they see on which they planned to run the shipaground? (27:39)

A bay with a beach

While getting ready to run the ship aground, what did they do to the ship? (27:40)

Let the anchors go and left them in the sea and Hoisted the main sail to the wind and headed for shore and Loosened the rudder ropes

. Why did the ship not reach the beach? (27:40-41)

They ran the ship aground.

When the ship wrecked, what did the soldiers plan to do with the prisoners?(27:42)

Kill them so they would not escape.

What ways did the centurion plan for those on board to reach land? (27:43-44)

Those who could swim could jump overboard, and the rest could geton some boards and parts of the ship.

How many of those on the ship drowned? (27:44)

None, they all reached land safely.

What was the name of the island on which Paul was shipwrecked? (28:1)

Malta

How did the natives of the island respond to the ship's occupants after theshipwreck? (28:2)

They showed unusual kindness and built them a fire.

What came out of the fire and fastened onto Paul's hand? (28:3)

A viper

What did the natives believe Paul was when they saw what had happed to him?(28:4

A murderer

What did the natives think would happen to Paul? (28:4)

He would die.

After being bitten by the viper, what was Paul's condition? (28:5)

He suffered no harm.

When Paul came to no harm after being bitten by the viper, what did the nativesthink? (28:6)

Paul was a god

Who was the leading citizen of the island on which Paul was shipwrecked? (28:7)

Publius

How long did the ruler of the island entertain Paul and the others? (28:7)

Three days

What relative of the leading citizen was sick with fever and dysentery? (28:8)

His father

What did Paul do to the leading citizen's relative that was sick? (28:8)

Healed him

What reception did the people of the island give to Paul, and what did he do formany of them? (28:9)

Those with diseases came to him and were healed.

How long did Paul stay on the island after being shipwrecked? (28:11)

Three months

The ship Paul boarded on the island was from what place? (28:11)

Alexandria

What was the figurehead of the ship with Paul got on at Malta? (28:11)

Twin Brothers (side note: Castor and Pollux, after whom the Geminiconstellation is named)

What four places did Paul go after leaving Malta? (28:12-16)

Syracuse (three days), Rhegium, Puteoli (one week), Rome

Who came to meet Paul from as far as Appii Forum and Three Inns? (28:15)

The brethren

Although still a prisoner, how was Paul allowed to live in Rome? (28:16)

He "was permitted to dwell by himself with the soldier who guardedhim."

After three days in Rome, who did Paul call together? (28:17)

The leaders of the Jews

What did Paul tell the leaders of the Jews when he arrived in Rome? (28:17-20)

He explained to them why he had been brought to Rome.

For what hope did Paul say he was bound with chains? (28:20)

The hope of Israel

What did the Jews in Rome hear about the sect (Christianity)? (28:22)

It was spoken against everywhere.

When Paul taught some of the Jews in Rome about Jesus, where did he go inthe scriptures for his main proof? (28:23)

The Law of Moses and the prophets

What responses did Paul's message receive among the Jews in Rome? (28:24)

Some were persuaded, and some disbelieved.

What Old Testament prophet wrote: "Hearing you will hear, and shall notunderstand; And seeing you will see, and not perceive; For the hearts of thispeople have grown dull Their ears are hard of hearing, And their eyes they haveclosed, Lest they should see with their eyes and hear with their ears, Lest theyshould understand with their hearts and turn, So that I should healthem" (28:26-27)

Isaiah

Paul told the Jews the following concerning what people? "Therefore let it beknown to you that the salvation of God has been sent to the ______, and they willhear it!" (28:28)

Gentiles

How long did Paul live in his own rented house? (28:30)

Two years

Who forbade Paul to preach in Rome? (28:31)

No one