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66 Cards in this Set
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What problem did the man by the gate have?
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he was lame
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How long had he had this problem?
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since his mother's womb, 40 yrs
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What was the name of the gate?
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beautiful
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The gate was an entrance to what?
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the temple
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What was the man doing by the gate?
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begging for alms
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What is the word for the gift given to the poor?
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alms
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How did people with these kinds of problems usually survive?
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through family, friends, and or charity
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In what name did Peter heal the man?
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Jesus Christ the Nazarene
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when was the man healed?
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immediately or instantly
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How could you tell that the man was healed?
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he stood right up and began to walk
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List the names/descriptions of Jesus from Acts 3.
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His Servant Jesus, the Holy and Righteous One, Prince of Life, Christ, a prophet like Moses, a blessing, his servant
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Of what are Peter and John witnesses?
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Of what they have seen and heard, that God raised Jesus
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What was the invitation in Acts 3?
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repent
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What did Peter want the hearers to do?
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Turn from their wicked ways
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What two promises did Peter extend to those who accepted his message?
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Sins wiped away and times of refreshing may come from the lord
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How many of the prophets had spoken about Jesus?
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all of em
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What was the number of disciples in Acts 4?
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5000
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What happened to Peter and John in Acts 4?
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they were arrested and put in jail
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List the characteristics of a Sadducee given in class.
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Priestly group and aristocratic, believe in Pentateuch alone, reject any resurrection, sacrifices were the heart of the religion
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List the characteristics of a Pharisee given in class.
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Background in the Hasidim movement; separation from the hellenization of Judaism, teachers
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What is the Council/Sanhedrin?
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70 members, aristocratic council of elders, presided over by the High Priest, new members likely chosen by the group families
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What is the name given among men by which we must be saved?
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Jesus Christ the Nazarene
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What did Peter say in Chapter Four when told not to speak in the name of Jesus?
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“Whether it is right in the sight of God to give heed to you rather then to God, you be the judge; for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”
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What two things happened when the believers turned to God in prayer in Chapter Four?
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The whole place shook and they were filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke God’s word with boldness
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What is the name of the man in Chapter Four who sold his property and gave the money to the church?
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joseph
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what was his nickname?
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Barnabas
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What are the five principles of good giving that Mr. Stevens shared in class?
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Give regularly, proportionately, generously, thoughtfully, and joyfully
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What is the name of the couple in Acts Five who lied to the Holy Spirit?
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Ananias and Sapphira
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What did they do with the money from the sale of their property?
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Gave a portion to the church and kept the rest
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What happened to them?
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they died
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Why was God so harsh in His judgment upon them?
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they were a danger to the fellowhship of the mission
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Describe the confidence that the people had in the ability of Peter to heal them.
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They thought that his shadow could heal them
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What happened after the Apostles were put in jail in Chapter Five?
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an angel freed them and told them to them to speak to the people
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Where were the Apostles and what were they doing when the officials expected them to be in their jail cells?
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Standing in the temple and teaching the people
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How did the Council respond to Peter’s speech in Chapter Five?
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They were cut to the quick and intended to kill them
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Who is Gamaliel?
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Jewish Rabbi, grandson of famous Rabbi Hillel, one of seven great Rabbis in Jewish history, teacher of Saul
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What was the advice of Gamaliel in regard to what to do about the Apostles?
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If the message they are teaching is of God, they cannot be defeated; they don’t want to oppose God
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What punishment did the Apostles receive in Chapter Five before they were released?
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They were flogged and ordered not to speak in Jesus’ name
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What did the Apostles think about this punishment?
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Rejoicing over flogging, they had been faithful to the mission, went on to preach every day, publicly and privately
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What was the problem in the Church in Acts 6:1-7?
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Hungry widows
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What is a Hellenistic Jew? List the characteristics given in class. What is a Hebraic Jew? List the characteristics given in class.
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Hellenistic Jews - Born outside of Palestine, native language is Greek not Aramaic, use LXX in their synagogues, open to Hellenistic culture retired to Jerusalem, established Greek-speaking synagogues, gained prestige through zeal
Hebraic Jew – Born in Palestine, use Hebrew scrolls, against Hellenism, spoke in Aramaic |
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Who chose the servants that would solve the problem?
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The whole congregation
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What were the qualities the servants should already exhibit in their lives?
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Men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom
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What two things did the Apostles do for those servants?
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Prayed and laid their hands on them
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What was the priority of the Apostles?
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The word of God (praying and preaching);
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Why wouldn’t they work on the problem personally?
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they wouldn’t have time and their mission would fail
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What are the names of the seven men chosen?
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Stephen, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas;
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What kind of Jews were the seven?
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Hellenistic
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Describe the ministry of Stephen. What was he like personally? What works did he do? How is his preaching described?
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Full of grace and power; wonders and signs; wisdom and spirit
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Whom did Stephen seek to evangelize?
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Freedmen (Hellenists)
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How did they respond? What legal action did they take?
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Extreme anger and had a trial
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How did Mr. Stevens summarize the message of Stephen?
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Jesus is part of God’s unfolding plan, but you are part of Israel’s unending failure
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What/who did Stephen associate the Council with in his speech?
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Murders of the prophets
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What did Stephen see when the heavens were opened up?
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The glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God
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Who did the killers of Stephen lay their coats beside?
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saul
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What does that imply?
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he was taking responsibility for what was going on
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What does Stephen say as he is dying that sounds much like the final words of Jesus?
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Receive my spirit” and “do not hold this sin against them”
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Barnabas
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son of encouragement
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Ananias and Sapphira
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lied and died
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Alms
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charitable gifts
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Apostle
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one sent by God
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Caiaphas
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high priests
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Annas
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High Priest, Caiaphas’ son-in-law
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Solomon’s Portico
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porch or colonnade
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Synagogue of Freedmen
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Hellenistic Jews
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Blasphemy
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lies about God
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