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Who evangelized in Samaria?
Phillip
How did the Samaritans respond to his message?
Rejoicing, astonished, giving him attention.
Which Apostles traveled to Samaria?
Peter and John
Why did the Apostles travel to Samaria? What does Mr. Stevens believe?
The text seems to show that they went to lay hands on those who had been baptized in Jesus’ name in order to give the new converts the Spirit (Acts 8:15-17). Mr. Stevens believes that, “This is the bestowal of charismatic gifts for the establishment of the church in Samaria.” (Slide 22 of “Samaria”)
What was Simon the Sorcerer trying to buy?
The authority to lay on hands and give the Spirit. (8:19)
What did Peter tell him (Simon the sorcerer) to do?
Repent and pray for forgiveness.
What was Simon's response?
He asked the Apostles to pray for him, so that nothing would happen to him. (8:24)
Where did Phillip meet the Ethiopian?
The road that descends from Jerusalem to Gaza (8:26)
How did Phillip know where to meet the Ethiopian?
An angel of the Lord spoke to him (8:26) and also the Spirit led him specifically to the chariot (8:29)
What job did the Ethiopians have?
He was the treasurer of Ethiopians (8:27)
Who did the Ethiopian serve?
Candace, queen of the Ethiopians (8:27)
What Scripture was the Ethiopian reading?
Isaiah (8:28)
What did Phillip preach to the Ethiopian?
He preached Jesus to him (8:35)
Concerning the Ethiopian, who went down into the water?
Both Phillip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (8:38)
What happened to Phillip after he went into the water to baptize the Ethiopian?
He was snatched away by the Spirit of the Lord (8:39) and taken to Azotus (8:40)
What were the emotions of the Ethiopian after he was baptized?
He was rejoicing (8:39)
Where did Phillip preach after he was snatched away after baptizing the Ethiopian?
Azotus
Who gave Saul authority to arrest Christians?
High Priest (9:1-2)
How does Saul describe his persecuting activities? What adjectives does he use?
"Breathing threads and murder against the disciples of the Lord” (9:1)
What three chapters in Acts record Saul's commission and conversion?
9, 22, 26
What did Jesus say to Saul? Describe Saul's commission.
• Why are you persecuting me? I am Jesus whom you are persecuting.
• He was commissioned to spread the Gospel to the gentiles.
What physical problem happened to Saul?
He was blinded. (9:8)
Where did Saul go to in Damascus?
The house of Judas on Straight Street (9:11)
What does Jesus tell Annanias that Saul has seen?
He has seen a vision of Ananias coming to lay hands on him to restore his sight (9:12)
What does Jesus tell Annanias that Saul's mission is?
To bear God’s name before the Gentiles (9:15)
What two things were Annanias sent to do for Saul?
To restore his sight and give him the Holy Spirit (9:17)
Where was Saul when his sins were forgiven?
Damascus, at Judas’s house on Straight Street.
Where was Saul when he recieved the Holy Spirit?
Damascus, at Judas’s house on Straight Street.
What did Saul do immediately after being baptized?
Ate (9:19) Began proclaiming Jesus in the synagogues (9:20)
How did the people respond to Saul after his conversion? The Jews?
• The people were amazed (9:21)
• The Jews plotted to kill him (9:23)
How did Saul escape the city of Damascus?
Through an opening in the wall, in a basket at night (9:25)
Where did Saul go after he left Damascus?
Jerusalem (9:26)
What did the believers think of the recently converted Saul?
They didn’t believe he was a disciple (9:26)
Who came to Saul to see what had happened to him?
Barnabus
To whom did Barnabus introduce Saul?
The Apostles
Who did Saul preach to in Jerusalem
Hellenistic Jews (9:29)
How did the Hellenistic Jews in Jerusalem respond to Paul's preaching?
They wanted to kill him (9:29)
Where was Saul sent by the believers?
Tarsus (9:30)
What did the Church experience after Saul was converted?
Peace, being built up, going on in fear, increased.
Which Apostle evangelized in Lydda?
Peter
Who was healed in Lydda?
Aenas
What was Aenas's problem? (Healed by Peter in Lydda)
Was paralyzed and bedridden 8 years.
How did Aenas's healing impact the evangelization of Lydda?
Everyone from Lydda and Sharon turned to the Lord.
How did Peter find out about Dorcas's problem?
The disciples there in Joppa sent for him
What did Peter do for Dorcas/Tabitha?
Resurrected her
What good works was Dorcas/Tabitha famous for doing?
Charity and Kindness
What was Peter doing on the roof in Joppa?
Praying (10:9)
What vision did Peter see on the roof in Joppa? What did it mean?
• A vision of an object like a great sheet coming down with all kinds of four-footed animals, birds, and crawling creatures. He was told kill and eat. (10:11-13)
• God shows no partiality, but Jew and Gentile alike have been offered Christ’s sacrifice (10:45)
What are the three “V’s” that the professor presented in regard to Peter’s “education”?
Visit
Vision
Voice
Who spoke to Peter when he was on the roof top?
The Spirit
Who came to Peter's door (where he was staying in Joppa)?
• The three men from Cornelius…(10:19) 2 servants and a devout soldier (10:7)
• Cornelius worshiped Peter?
What did God tell Cornelius to do in a vision?
Send for Peter at at Simon the tanner’s house by the sea.
How many men did a Centurion usually lead?
100
What was the nationality of Cornelius’ cohort?
Gentile? ***
Describe the character and religious dedication of Cornelius
• Devout
• One who feared God
• Gave many Alms
• Prayed to God continually
Why was it unusual for Peter to enter the house of Cornelius?
Cornelius was a ‘foreigner’ (10:28) and to associate with him was unlawful for Peter as a Jew.
What is the “Kerugma” which Peter preached in Caesarea?
Core facts of the Gospel which must be believed for salvation
What happened while Peter was preaching in Joppa?
The Holy Spirit fell upon the Gentiles (10:45)
What does Mr. Stevens say the covenental activity of the Spirit is?
• The Spirit falls directly upon people (tongues)
• The falling of the spirit is a sign
• The falling of the Spirit is interpreted by Peter as a significant event
• This is not the norm for conversion
Who was amazed at the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the Gentiles?
Circumcized believers...Jews
Who did Philip evangelize?
Ethiopian Eunuch
Who did Annanias evangelize?
Saul, a Jew
Who did Peter evangelize?
Cornelius, a gentile Centurion.
Who was baptized acts 8-10?
• Samaria
o The crowds in Samaria (8:12)
o Simon the Sorcerer (8:13)
• The road that descends from Jerusalem to Gaza
o Ethiopian Eunuch (8:38)
• Damascus
o Saul (9:18)
• Caesarea
o Cornelius, his relatives and close friends. (10:24; 10:48)
Who saw a vision of Jesus?
• Ananias
• Saul?
Who saw a vision of an angel?
Cornelius
Who saw a vision of a sheet full of unclean animals?
Peter
Who performed miracles?
• Peter
About Phillip
• Ministered to Samaria
• Ministered to the Ethiopian Eunuch
• Was ‘caught away’
Samaritans
• A people of mixed race derived from the plan of Assyria to de-nationalize captured territories
Simon the Magician
• Performed magic, which amazed the people
• Preached to and baptized by Phillip
• Thought to by the power of imputing the Spirit from the Apostles
o Asked that the apostles would pray for his forgiveness for this
Ethiopian Eunuch
• Phillip met him reading Isaiah 8:28 aloud
• Baptized by Phillip
About Saul
• Heavily persecuted the Christians
• Got an order from the High Priest to bring Christians bound and tied to Jerusalem
• Saw a bright light on the road to Damascus
o Where he was struck blind.
• Annanias, through the Spirit, healed Saul’s vision and baptized him.
• Saul immediately began fervently preaching the Gospel, which led many to hate him
• He had to be let down out of an opening in the wall of Damascus because of persecution
Ananias
• Went to Simon the Tanner’s house to heal and baptize Saul
• Saw an Angel
Peter
• Healed Tabitha/Dorcas
• Healed Aenas
• Saw the vision of the sheet being lowered with animals
John
• Went with Peter to aid Phillip and give the Samaritans gifts of the Spirit.
Aeneas
• Lame for 8 years, healed by Peter
Simon the Tanner
• Had a house by the sea
• Where Peter was staying (and praying on the roof) when Cornelius sent for him
• Where Peter saw the vision of the blanket being lowered
Tabitha/Dorcas
• Known for works of charity and kindness
• Died and was resurrected by Peter
Cornelius
• Saw a vision of an angel that told him to send for Peter
• Sent three men, a soldier and 2 servants to retrieve Peter
• A devout man of much faith in God
• Gathered his family together and they all seem to have been baptized upon hearing Peter’s message
Peter's Jewish Companions
Believed Peter’s message, and amazed at the Spirit being poured out upon Gentiles
Which part of Jesus' instruction in Acts 1:8 is being carried out in Acts 8-10?
• Being witnesses throughout Judea, Samaria, and remotest parts of the earth
What way of thinking did Peter have to change in order to share the Gospel with the Gentiles?
• He was taught not to associate with Gentiles, now he is seeing that the promise of the Gospel is for both Jew and Gentile.
XI. MISSION TO SAMARIA (8:5-25) (2 points)
A. PHILIP’S SUCCESSFUL MISSION (8:5-13)
B. APOSTLE’S SUCCESSFUL MISSION (8:14-25)
XII. MISSION TO (AN) ETHIOPIA(N) (8:26-40) (4 points)
A. PHILIP MEETS ETHOPIAN (8:26-29)
B. PHILIP EXPLAINS ABOUT JESUS (8:30-35)
C. ETHIOPIAN CONVERTED (8:36-39)
D. PHILIP’S FURTHER MISSION (8:40)
XIII. THE MISSION ASSIGNED II: SAUL (ACTS 9:1-31) (4 points)
A. SAUL CONFRONTED & CONVERTED (9:1-19)
B. THE MISSION OF SAUL IN DAMASCUS (9:19b-25)
C. THE MISSION OF SAUL IN JERUSALEM (9:26-30)
D. MISSION SUMMARY: RESULT - INCREASE (9:31)
XIV. MISSION TO THE COASTAL REGION (9:32-43) (2 points)
A. MISSION IN LYDDA (9:32-35)
B. MISSION IN JOPPA (9:36-43)
XV. MISSION TO THE GENTILES (10:1-48) (6 points)
A. CORNELIUS’ VISION (10:1-8)
B. PETER’S VISION (10:9-16)
C. PETER SUMMONED BY CORNELIUS (10:17-23)
D. PETER AND CORNELIUS MEET (10:24-33)
E. PETER’S MESSAGE ON THE MISSION (10:34-43)
F. SPIRIT FALLS ON GENTILES (10:44-48)
XVI. MISSION IN CONFLICT IV: GENTILE ISSUE (11:1-18) (2 points)
A. PETER RETURNS TO JERUSALEM (11:1)
B. OPPOSITION FROM CIRCUMCISION (11:2-18)