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- According to chapter 8 who was phony?
- Simon Magus
- What are the 7 chain of events of Saul's story in Acts chapter 9?
- Saul was persecuting the Jews; Saul was blinded on the road to Damascus; Saul's conversion and baptisim; Saul now Paul preaches in Damascus; Paul goes to Arabia; he turns to Damascus and preaches for 3 years; Paul escapes and goes to Jerusalem
- What are several facts about the scattering?
- when it occurred, the apostles stood firm; with it Saul made havoc
- What was Philip like? (Describe him)
- he was not an apostle; was one of the seven. He preached in Samaria. He was given power to perform miracles because he was engaging spiritual warfare/battles; he taught others based on where they were and took them as he found them; he spoke the truth in love
- Give 2 facts about Barnabas.
- 1) name meant "Son of Encouragement" 2) was born on an island 150 miles west of Antioch 3) native language was Greek 4) he was a Levite
- What was God's purpose in the vision he gave Peter?
- to make it very clear to Peter with no possible mistake that this is where he was to go
- What are 2 facts about the Herodians?
- 1) were one of the Jewish parties of Jerusalem and Judea 2) were half-Jews and were not liked by Jews 3) cared more about politics
- What are somethings we can learn from Philip when he witnessed to the Ethiopian?
- Begin where the person is - don't tell them to start over at a particular passage; take them where they are - meet unbelievers where they are - don't expect them to change overnight; and speak the TRUTH in love - don't beat around the bush - tell it like it is BUT in LOVE
- How long had it been since Christ's resurrection until the disciples were first called Christians?
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- What is manifestation?
- an uncovering; laying bare, revealing; revelation - TO DWELL IN
- Give 8 facts that describe the stories of Cornelius and Peter.
- 1) Cornelius was a Roman centurion stationed at Caesarea 2) Cornelius feared God 3) Though Cornelius refused circumcision and the law, he attached himself to the Jewish religion and attended synagogue 4) Cornelius believed in God and was a man seeking after God 5) Caesarea was a Roman city and not a likely place for Peter to visit, but God wanted him to go there - God told him 3 times in a vision so he would be clear as to where he should go 6) Surprisingly, Cornelius was free to leave his post when Peter was there 7) what took place between Cornelius and Peter was about more than just Cornelius - was a model for missionary work for the church 8) Through Peter - with his help, Cornelius was able to change his mind about Jews in houses of Gentiles and Peter no longer considered all Gentiles to be "unclean"
- According to chapter 8 who was pure?
- the Ethiopian
- When does the Holy Spirit come to a believer?
- it comes when it comes; it comes when IT CHOOSES to COME
- What was most likely Luke's hometown? Why do scholars believe this?
- Antioch because scholars believe Luke may have been one of the first Greeks who came to Christ during the time of Acts 11
- What are the believers in Antioch called for the first time?
- disciples were called Christians
- Give several facts about Cornelius.
- was a Roman Centurion stationed in Caesarea; He feared God and sought after God even though he did not receive circumcision or the law; he did charitable acts - showed kindness and love to other people
- What was Simon Magus' main problems?
- He wanted protection but never repentance
- What things did God say to Ananias about Saul's future?
- he was God's chosen instrument; he will carry My name before the Gentiles and kings; I will show him how much he must suffer for My name
- Give any 3 facts about Herod Agrippa.
- 1) age of 3 sent to Rome to get a Roman education 2) met his wife Cyprus while in Rome 3) he spent all his money and went bankrupt having to flee from creditors 4) eaten by worms (parasite)
- Which Herrod had James killed and imprisoned Peter?
- Herod Agrippa
- What were 3 milestones for the Gentiles receiving the Gospel?
- 1) Philip preached to the Samarians 2) Peter accepted Cornelius 3) The church in Antioch preached the Gospel to the Gentiles with determination
- What are some reasons why God did not have Philip preach the gospel to Cornelius rather than send Peter to do it.
- 1) the keys were given to Peter not Philip 2) Peter the apostle could handle the criticism better than Philip the deacon
- Give 2 facts about Mary and her home?
- 1) Barnabas' aunt 2) must have been one of wealthier members of church - because she had a sizable (large) home
- Why did the early church multiply?
- they were walking in the comfort of the spirit and in the fear of the LORD
- Give several (3) reasons why Luke repeats twice the entire story about Peter and Cornelius.
- to emphasize the importance of the events; the importance of the story; because Christianity was very close at that time to only becoming another kind of Judaism - without the story - possibly Gentiles would've never known the Gospel
- What is Passover?
- a celebration of the deliverance from bondage in Egypt that took place the night death swept through and took the first-born male in every household except for those with doors and been marked/painted with blood of the lamb - death passed over because of the sign of the blood
- Explain the statement it took Acts 8:1 to make 1:8 happen.
- In Acts 1:8 God gives His plan for spreading the gospel- that it will take place once the Holy Spirit comes upon them and then they would spread the gospel to the ends of the earth; but it takes 8:1 to see His plan in Action
- Give 2 facts about James the brother of Jesus.
- 1) he was NOT an APOSTLE but was considered the leader of Christian church in Jerusalem 2) Though he had not supported Jesus during his life - when the risen Christ appeared to him, he discovered who Jesus really was 3) after seeing risen Christ, dedicated his life to serving him.
- Does the manifestation of the Holy Spirit vary among believers?
- yes
- Which Herod was in power at the time of Jesus' birth?
- Herod the Great
- Give 2 facts about Peter's imprisonment?
- 1) he was held by squads of Roman soldiers and not temple guards 2) he would have been chained at each wrist to two guards 3) most believe was held in Fortress of Antonia
- What did the term "Christians" mean?
- it was a sarcastic nickname; meant to be an insult - but meant "belonging to Christ."
- Give 2 facts about the Feast of the Unleavened Bread?
- 1) population went from 100,000 to upward of a million during the feast 2) during this feast - yeast is avoided altogether - not used - as reminder of haste in which God's people fled Egypt
- Which James was martyred by Herod Agrippa?
- James the Apostle
- Give at least 2 facts about Simon Magus.
- he was a scorcerer involved in the occult; Was called The Great Power; he only wanted protection not repentance; he wanted the power and prestige of the Holy Spirit for himself and not for bringing it or sharing it with others; he forgot that certain gifts are dependent upon your character and CANNOT be BOUGHT
- What are some examples that the Gospel was for all people?
- After his conversion Paul would take it to the Gentiles - not just the jews; it would be taken to kings and common men; it was for the Ethiopian; it was for someone who had once persecuted the church - Saul
- What was the why, who, how, and to whom of the first recorded relief effort?
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