by the physician Luke-AD 63 or AD 70

Introduction Acts 1:1-8. The apostolic commission.

“…but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth.”

“…He was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight.” “…two men stood by them

in white apparel; and said, ‘You men of Galilee, why stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as you have seen Him go into heaven.’”

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The Upper Room

Question:How many waited in the upper room for the Holy Spirit?a. Elevenb. Twelvec. Fifteend. 120

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Acts 1:21b,22b,23. Let another man take his office.“ ……one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.” So they put forward two men,….

Whose “office” was being taken?a. Judasb. Barnabasc. Barsabbasd. Matthias

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Who of the disciples is leading the “election” process to replace Judas?

a. Peterb. Johnc. Matthewd. Phillip

Question # 3:

Who was chosen to replace Judas?

a. Barsabbasb. Barnabasc. Josephd. Matthias

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Peter leads the disciples in electing Matthias to replace Judas.

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Question # 1:

Acts 2: 2“And suddenly there came a sound from___________________.

From where?a. Outside the upper roomb. From the mouths of those

gathered in the upper room.c. Heaven.d. Hell.

Question # 2:

“…from Heaven as of a rushing mighty _______.”

A mighty “what”?a. Lion.b. Wind.c. Light.d. River.

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Acts 2 “3.“And there appeared to them ____ as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them.” (NASB)

Fill in the blank.a. Dovesb. Tonguesc. Sheaves d. Light

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“And there appeared to them tongues as of fire distributing themselves, and they rested on each one of them.”“…and they were all filled with the holy Spirit and began to speak with other

tongues as the Spirit gave them utterence.”

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Peter’s Sermon

Peter stood up with the eleven and said,“ For these are not __________, as you suppose, seeing it is but the third hour of the day.” Fill in the blank.a. Drunkb. Madc. Blindd. Deaf

Peter explained to the crowd what had happened on that day of Pentecost.

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Peter then quoted an Old Testament prophet,“and it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams…”

Name the prophet:a. Zechariah b. Malachi

c. Joel d. Micah

Peter explained to the people the Holy Spirit’s arrival and the speaking in tongues.He quoted the prophet Joel about prophesying.Acts 2: 33“…therefore having been exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He has poured forth this which you both see and hear.”

Filled with The Holy Spirit

Upon hearing Peter’s sermon, the people asked of him and the apostles,“Brethren, what shall we do?” Peter’s

Instructions Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.”

Those who received his word were baptized and many souls were added.Questions Skip Qs

Question # 1:

Acts 2: 41“…and that day there were added about __________________souls.”

Fill in the blank.a. 100b. 1000c. 3000d. 5000

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Acts 2:42 ff“They were continually devoting themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to…………..”

a. fellowshipb. breaking breadc. prayerd. having all things in

common.ALL

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Acts 2: 46, 47

“Day by day continuing with one mind in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they were taking their meals together with gladness and sincerity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord was adding to their number day by day those who were being saved.

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Healing the Lame Beggar

Question # 1:

Where was the lame beggar when Peter and John healed him?

a. On the road to Jerusalem.b. At the gate of the temple.c. In the upper room.d. On the main road heading to the

temple.

Question # 2:

What was the reaction of the lame beggar after he was healed?

a. Walking, leaping, praising God.b. Weeping, prostrated himself at

Peter’s feet.c. Stunned, he needed to be aided to

his feet.d. He did not believe what had

happened and passed out.

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Peter’s

Second

SermonIn the Portico of Solomon

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In Peter’s second sermon he quoted an old Testament prophet,

“The Lord God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brethren; to Him you shall give heed to everything He says to you.”

Who was that prophet?a. Isaacb. Mosesc. Levid. Zechariah

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Peter and John continue to preach the resurrection in the temple.

The temple guards and the Sadducees laid hands on them and put them in jail.

Peter and John………..jailed.

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Question # 2:

Peter and John were released by the officials. For what reason?a. They had seen the

miracle, as the man who had been healed stood before them.

b. They feared the aggressive crowd that gathered outside the jail.

c. They had seen the miracle and feared what Peter and John might do to them.

d. They feared Pontius Pilate’s reaction to their actions.

Question # 1:

Elders, rulers, scribes, Annas, the high priest, and those of high-priestly descent interrogated Peter and John.

They warned Peter and John:a. Do not speak to any large

gathering.b. Keep your sermons away

from the temple.c. Do not speak or teach in

the name of Jesus.d. If you cause the Roman

soldiers to intervene we will arrest you again will institute a much more harsh penalty.

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Peter ‘s and John’s response…… a. We cannot stop

speaking about what we have seen and heard.

b. They refused to talk.

c. They fell on their faces begging God for their release.

d. They offered an argument that they were doing good by performing miraculous healings.

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Acts 4:20 “…for we cannot stop speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

Acts 4:21a, “So when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding nothing how they might punish them,…”KJV

HEALINGS

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Which of the following methods did some of the people believe would bring healing?a. The shadow of a disciple might fall on

the ill or infirm.b. The disciple might make eye contact with

the ill or infirm.c. The disciple might touch the garment of

the ill or infirm.d. The disciple blocks the light of the sun

upon the ill or infirm.

Acts 5:15“… to such an extent that they even carried the sick out into the streets and laid them on cots and pallets, so that when Peter came by at least his shadow might fall on any one of them.”

Acts 4:32 ff “And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and of one soul:…..but they had all things common.”[paraphrased] :…for as many as were possessors of lands sold them, ……and laid their profits down at the feet of the apostles…who would distribute as to other’s needs.”

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But not Ananias and Sapphira.

Peter to Ananias,a. Why would you withhold sustenance to the

hungry?b. Why would you lie to me and the other

apostles?c. You will bring to us the funds that you have

withheld.d. Why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the

Holy ghost?

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They got into trouble over what aspect of every day life?Paying their taxes to Rome.Providing aid for their neighbors in need..Supporting the local church.Charitable giving to the apostles.

Ananias and Sapphira, before Peter and the apostles, had lied and withheld funds from the local church. Then they……….

“fell down and gave up the ghost.”

Acts 5:16b“..and they were healed every one.”

The high priest and the other Sadducees imprisoned the apostles.Acts 5:19 “but the angel of the Lord by night opened the prison doors, and brought them forth, and said, ‘Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.’”

Upon their release they agreed to obey God rather than men and would be His witnesses, continually preaching Jesus to the people.

The Sadducees also agreed.Acts 5 :33b “…and took counsel to slay them.”

The Warning of Gamaliel

The Pharisees intended to kill the apostles.Acts 5:34 “..a teacher of the law, respected by all the people stood up in the Sanhedrin and gave orders to put the men outside for a short time.”

The Warning of Gamaliel

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a. Leave these men alone.b. We must follow them into the temple to gain more evidence for the Roman courts.c. These men must be killed in secret so that the Romans are not aware.d. These men must be killed in public to warn their followers of the dangers of continuing their preaching.

What was the thinking behind Gamaliel’s warning?

a. The apostles have a large following and we shouldn’t antagonize them.

b. They are doing good, aren’t they? Let them continue.

c. If their actions are of men, they will fail, if of God, they cannot be stopped.

d. Continue to keep them jailed until their followers quiet down and desist. desist.

Question # 1: Question # 2:Acts 5:38,39“So in the present case, I say to you, stay away from these men and let them alone, for if this plan or action is of men, it will be overthrown; but if it is of God you will not be able to overthrow them; or else you may even be found fighting against God.”

Question # 3: The Sanhedrin agreed with Gamaliel’s warning. What action did they take next?

a. They let the apostles go. b. They flogged them, then released them.c. They jailed them for one more week, then released them. d. They fined them, then released them.

Stephen

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Question # 1:Stephen was chosen for what purpose by the twelve apostles?a. Simply to make them 13 apostles.b. To aid the disciples in their public

charity efforts.c. To preach in the temple to take the

pressure off the twelve.d. He was never “chosen”, he

preached on the streets of Jerusalem on his own volition.

Question # 2:

The 12 apostles chose Stephen and how many others for the task of cleaning tables as a charitable effort??a. He was the only one chosen.b. One other.c. Five others.d. Six others.

They chose Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas. Stephen and Six

Acts 6:8 “ And Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.”

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Stephen was brought before the High Priests of the Hellenistic Jews, called the “Synagogue of the Freedmen.”

Question # 1:Why was Stephen forcibly brought before the Council?a. He frustrated those who tried to argue with him

about his message, winning every discussion.b. He was associated with Peter and John and the

disciples who had already been told to stop their preaching.

c. He had blasphemed the Sadducees and Pharisees.d. He had broken Roman laws by preaching the

message of Jesus in the temple.

Question # 2:

Stephen was accused of blasphemous words against Moses and against God. What was the origin of these accusations?a. The accusers had not heard

Stephen’s words clearly and had assumed he had blasphemed.

b. Since the accusers were unable to argue against any of Stephen’s points, they conspired against him before the Council.

c. Stephen had gained a strong following and the accusers feared Roman intervention to stop a coming rebellion.

d. Not a choice.

Question # 3:What part of Stephen’s preaching was most egregious to the Hellenistic Jews’ council?a. Jesus will destroy the temple.b. Jesus will change the customs which Moses

delivered.c. Jesus will return from the dead.d. Stephen had insulted the Sadducees.

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Stephen, empowered by the Holy Spirit, recounted Old Testament history and truths, and called his accusers “stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, resisting the Holy Spirit as your fathers did.”

Who would be in the crowd?a. Peter and Johnb. Saulc. The High Priest of the

Council.d. Philip

Saul of Tarsus,later to become the apostle Paul.

Stephen would be stoned to death by the mob.

Saul Persecutes the Church.

Saul

On the road to Damascus……..

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Question # 1:Meeting the Lord on the road to Damascus did not end with Saul being filled with the Holy Spirit.What happened to Saul?a. He felt changed and

desired more, but not understanding what that was.

b. He was in confusion and needed to be escorted by his slaves back to Damascus.

c. He understood what had happened and immediately sought baptism.

d. He was made blind and hungered for three days.

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Who did the Lord send to release Saul from blindness and to be filled with the Holy Spirit?a. Ananiasb. Phillipc. Corneliusd. Barnabas

Phillip in SamariaHe proclaimed Jesus

He drove out unclean spirits.

Peter and John join Phillip in Samaria baptizing many in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Simon the Sorcerer amazed the people of Samaria with his impressive tricks and dynamic personality.

He saw Phillip, joined by Peter and John, laying their hands on people, receiving the Holy Spirit.

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Question # 1:What was Simon the Sorcerer’s reaction when he observed Peter, John, and Phillip lay hands on people, and the peoples’ receiving the Holy Spirit?

a. He fell on his knees before the three apostles asking for the receiving of the Holy Spirit.

b. He offered the three money for the authority they had.

c. He refused to believe the miracles he saw.

d. He too began to lay hands on the people to receive the Holy Spirit.

Question # 2:Now for the subsequent reactions of Peter, John, and Phillip:

a. “Your money will perish with you.”

b. “You are in the bond of iniquity.”c. “Your heart is not right in the sight

of God.”d. “You are in the gall of bitterness.”

All true………Quotes from Acts chapter 8.

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Simon’s greed cancelled his hypocritical “baptism” as he asked money from Peter, John, and Phillip to use their “laying on of hands” power.

The apostle Peter, “your silver will perish with you…”

The Ethiopian Eunuch

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He was returning from Jerusalem where he had gone to worship.

He was a court official of Candace, Queen of the Ethiopians.

He was in charge of all the treasures of Candace, Queen of the Ethiopians.

He was seated in his chariot reading Isaiah.

Question # 1:

On the way to Jerusalem Peter, John, and Phillip met the Ethiopian eunuch reading Isaiah on his chariot.Only a guess, I know, but who was it who sat with the Ethiopian?a. Peterb. Johnc. Phillipd. None of them.

Question # 2:

What was Phillip’s introductory comment to the Ethiopian?a. Do you know who we are?b. Do you know Jesus?c. Would you like to be

baptized?d. Do you understand what

you are reading?

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Peter, John, and Phillip meet the Ethiopian eunuch sitting in his chariot reading Isaiah.Phillip sat with him and helped him to understand what the words of Isaiah meant.

After explaining baptism, the Ethiopian asked them to stop at the water and baptize him.

The Ministry of Paul

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Paul was dedicated to the persecution of the early disciples of Jesus in the area of Jerusalem.

The resurrected Jesus appeared to him in a great light.

Paul began to preach that Jesus of Nazareth is the Jewish Messiah and the Son of God.

Question # 1:What was the reaction of the disciples when they heard that Saul (Paul) was searching for them?a. Incredulousb. Fearfulc. Overjoyedd. Shocked

Question # 2:Barnabas took hold of Saul (Paul) and defended him before the disciples.What was the major point in Barnabas’ defense before the disciples?a. Saul had described his

encounter with God on the road to Damascus.

b. Saul had been speaking boldly in the name of Jesus in the city of Damascus.

c. He had been preaching in the temple and brought many listeners to his message.

d. Saul’s actions and preaching had brought the Jewish officials to seek his arrest.

The Ministry of Peter

Aeneas, paralyzed, bed-ridden for eight years

Dorcas, a kind and charitable women, fell sick and died.

Peter’s reputation and miracles became known around Joppa and Lydda. “…and many believed in the Lord.”

Cornelius was directed by a vision.

Cornelius, a Roman Centurion

Then….Peter had a vision……the two visions were related.

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Question # 1;What was the vision of Cornelius?a. A direction to approach the disciples to

learn more of Jesus.b. A direction to send a message to Peter to

come to his house.c. A direction to arrest the disciples who are

preaching in Joppa.d. A direction to leave his position as a

Roman Centurion and join the disciples of Jesus.

Question # 2:

What was Peter’s vision?a. An angel told him to go to

Cornelius.b. A sheet came down from

heaven covered with wild beasts and creeping things.

c. An angel told him to minister to the Gentiles.

d. A sheet came down from heaven covered with images of crucified Gentiles.

Peter’s vision led him to meet with Cornelius.

Cornelius’ vision was for him to send for Peter. Peter meets with the Roman Centurion, Cornelius.

Cornelius and his friends are baptized with the Holy Ghost first, and then with water.

Uncircumcised Gentiles are admitted into the Christian church.

Cornelius, the Roman centurion, was the first and with his family and friends admitted to the Christian church.And now, Gentiles would be welcomed into the

Christian church and to the baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 10:44

“While Peter yet spoke these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which head the word.”

Acts 10:44 is one of the pivotal points of Scripture. Heretofore the Gospel has been offered to Jews only,…But now, the normal order for this age is reached,: the Holy Spirit is given without delay, mediation, or other condition than simple faith in Jesus Christ.

The Fifth Persecution:

The Arrest of Peter

Herod the Roman governor of Judea

Acts 12:2 “Herod killed James the brother of John with a sword.”

Peter, in jail, was covered by four soldiers with Herod’s plan to bring him forth to the people on Easter.

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Question # 2:Question # 1:After Herod had James beheaded, he arrested Peter.The arrest of James and Peter were connected.How so?a. Herod had noticed that the Jews were pleased

by the beheading of James.b. Herod’s plan was to kill each of the 12

disciples one be one.c. Herod believed if he killed Peter and James

the Christian movement would be scattered.d. The number one disciple that Herod wanted

dead was John. By getting the disciples’ leader Peter and John’s brother James, John would be easy to find.

What was going on outside the prison during Peter’s imprisonment?

a. Unceasing prayer by the church.

b. A conspiracy to get Peter out of the prison was in the works.

c. Judean police continued to hunt down the disciples.

d. Rebellious crowds gathered outside the prison.

An angel stills the prison guards and releases Peter from prison.

Acts 12: 23 “An angel of the Lord smote Herod because he did not give God the glory.”

Paul’s First Missionary JourneySaul and his

associates…..

Preached the Word of God. and

Preached the Word of God and

Preached the Word of God.

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Question # 1:During Paul’s first missionary journey Who was Paul’s number 1 associate?a. Simeonb. Luciusc. Barnabasd. Timothy

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Paul, Barnabas, and the others preached the Word of God successfully on his mission until he met a group who chased them out of town, to Lystra. What group ran them out of town.a. The elite women and leading Jews of

the city. b. The Roman officialsc. All the Gentiles of the city.d. Not a choice.

Question # 3:The people in Lystra observed Paul and Barnabas healing the sick and infirm. What was their reaction to the miracles?a. They called Paul and Barnabas, Hermes and

Zeus, mythical gods.b. They believed it was a performance, acts of

magic.c. All fell prostrate on the ground.d. They all ran in fear.

The Message of Paul and Barnabas

Yes, they always preached the Word of God…but the key message was for the Gentiles…

You are not under the law, but under grace.

The faithful, well educated disciple, Barnabas, accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey, sharing the preaching load.

Paul and Barnabas in Lystra continued to preach the Word of God and to heal those sick and infirm.

Opposition arose against the apostles in most of the cities.

Acts 14: 19“But Jews came from Antioch and Iconium, and having won over the crowds, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city supposing him to be dead.

The disciples attended Paul, then he and Barnabas went to Derbe and continued preaching the gospel-even returning to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch.

Paul and Barnabas separate and go their own ways.Questions about the separation.

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Paul and Barnabas separate and go their own ways.

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Question # 1:Paul and Barnabas argued over which of the apostles?a. Jamesb. Markc. Silasd. TimothyMark

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Why was Paul upset with Mark?a. He had deserted them when

they preached in Pamphylia.

b. He had objected to preaching the message to the Gentiles.

c. No reason, Paul was just exhausted and something Mark said set him off.

d. Paul and Mark disagreed over the interpretation of Moses’ 8th commandment.

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Question # 1:Paul finds someone to share the preaching load with him on his missions. Name him.a. Silasb. John Markc. Timothyd. Matthias

Timothy

Question # 2:Who told Paul and Timothy to not preach in Asia?a. Holy Spiritb. The elders of the church

in Macedonia.c. A mystic highly

regarded by the citizens of Derbe.

d. Satan

Holy Spirit

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Why did Paul circumcise Timothy before they left on their mission-or, put another way- why did Paul have to circumcise Timothy?

a. Scripture gives no answer.b. His father was Greek, not

a Jew.c. Timothy’s family had

never followed the law in that area of obedience.

d. Not a choice.

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There were churches established in the faith, and increased in number daily.The Lord called them to Macedonia.

PhilippiVisitations in order:

Phrygia in GalatiaTroasSamothraciaNeopolisPhilippi

Preaching the Word of God, casting out demons, and healing the sick.

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Question # 1:Where were they when they were jailed?a. Thessalonicab. Lydiac. Philippid. Beria

Philippi

Question # 2:How did they get out?a. They broke out on their

own.b. An earthquake caused the

jail building to crumble.c. Their Christian supporters

formed a mob and released them.

d. They converted the jailor who released them.

Paul and Silas had silenced the words of a diviner which had upset the people who had listened to her.

The mob who had sympathy for the diviner forced the officials to jail Paul and Silas.

Then……..the earthquake, releasing Paul and Silas from the stocks.

Paul then led the Guard to salvation after the earthquake had freed them.

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Question # 1:Before Paul led the jailor to the Lord, the jailor was going to do what?a. Kill Paul and Silas.b. Run.c. Kill himself.d. Die from his injuries in

the earthquake.

Kill himself

Question # 2:

Why was the jailor planning to commit suicide?a. He had been responsible

for the prisoners and he had failed.

b. The other guards were going to kill him anyway.

c. Satan had entered his heart.

d. The Holy Spirit had entered his heart.

a. He had been responsible for the prisoners and he had failed.

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Paul and his associates:welcomed by the local church in each cityreasoned with Jews in their synagoguesspeaking from the Scriptureswitnessing for Jesus Christstrengthening all the disciplesteaching baptismteaching baptism of the Holy Spiritperforming miracles

Some were persuaded but some were not,they would form mobs and try to drivePaul and his people out of the cityforcing Paul and his people to escape

the city at nightSome would preach the word of the Lord but

they weren’t believers and preached magic

Acts 19: 10b: “…so that all

who lived in Asia heard the word

of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks.”

From Paul’s three missionary journeys-individual studies from Acts

Sergius Paulus and Elymas in Salamis; Acts 13

Lydia from Thyatira; Acts 16

Jason in Thessalonica; Acts 17

The Epicureans and Stoics in Athens; Acts 17

Aquila in Corinth; Acts 18

Gallio in Corinth; Acts 18

Apollos in Ephesus; Acts 18

Sceva and his seven sons in Ephesus; Acts 19

Demetrius in Ephesus; Acts 19

Eutychus in Troas; Acts 20

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Sergius Paulus and Elymas in Salamis; Acts 13

Elymas the sorcerer is struck blind before Sergius Paulus. Painting by Raphael

Sergius Paulus was the Procounsul of Cyprus under the Roman Emperor Claudius.

Elymus, aka Bar-Jesus, attempted to turn the procounsul away from the faith

Paul with Barnabas and John Mark fought with Elymas, the sorcerer.

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Lydia from Thyatira;Acts 16

A seller of purple fabrics

She worshipped God.She and her household responded to the things Paul spoke.

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Paul and Silas preached in Thessalonica

Paul, Silas and the others stayed in the home of Jason.

Jason in Thessalonica; Acts 17

The Jews became jealous, formed a mob and dragged Jason and the others before the city authorities, as Paul and his people left for Berea by night.

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The Epicureans and Stoics in Athens; Acts 17

Paul and Silas were reasoning in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Gentiles and in the market place every day.

The Stoics and Epicureans argue with Paul and Silas and insulted them.

Against the God Paul

and Silas preached.

“….an idler babbler.”“…proclaims strange deities.”

They dragged Paul before the Court of Justice on Mars Hill in Athens.“You are bringing strange things to our ears.”

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Mars Hill

Paul defended himself before the counsel on Mars Hill in Athens.

“You worship ‘unknown gods’ so you worship in ignorance.”

Paul told them about Jesus and the resurrection.Half of them believed and they all agreed to let Paul go.

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Aquila in Corinth; Acts 18

Aquila and his wife Priscilla went to Corinth after the Roman Emperor Claudius had ordered all Jews to leave Rome.

Paul stayed with Aquila while he preached the word in the synagogue in Corinth.

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Gallio in Corinth; Acts 18

Silas and Timothy arrived from Macedonia just as Paul was being blasphemed by the Jews to whom he was preaching in the synagogues.

Paul, “Your blood be on your own heads! I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”Questions Skip Qs

The Lord told Paul to stay in Corinth and continue to preach, and he will be protected.

Question # 1:Who gave this message to a discouraged Paul?“Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent….”

a. The Lordb. Silasc. A satanic vision.d. Timothy

The Lord in a vision

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The Lord had also told Paul to stay in Corinth and he’d be protected.Just a guess-how long did Paul stay in Corinth preaching?a. 6 monthsb. 1 yearc. 1 ½ yearsd. 2 yearsQuestion # 3:

Nearly every city in which Paul preached, opposition arose. In every case their complaint was the same. What was that complaint?a. He was teaching with such emotion that the people would follow him regardless of his

teaching.b. He was persuading people to worship God instead of the Law.c. He was teaching revolution against Roman rule.d. He was preaching equality between Jews and Gentiles.

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The Jews in Corinth with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him before the Roman Governor Gallio.

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The Jewish objectors

The Jewish Objector:“This man has been persuading men to worship God contrary to the Law.”Gallio, the Roman Governor,(para) “If this was a simple right or wrong, or vicious crime, I’d easily put up with you. But if its about words, names, your law, then I am unwilling to judge.”

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Apollos, an eloquent man mighty in scriptures; he had been instructed in the way of the Lord; being fervent in spirit, he was speaking and teaching the things concerning Jesus. He would speak out boldly in the

synagogue to many listeners.

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Priscilla and Aquila heard Apollos preaching.

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d. I don’t know how you could guess without the line of scripture.

Question # 1:Apollos was apparently preachingsuccessfully in the synagogue.Why did Priscilla and Aquila take Apollos aside when he was doing so well?

According to scripturea. He needed to be more accurate.b. He needed to preach more

about the resurrection.c. He was not preaching to the

Gentiles..

Priscilla and Aquila;Acts 18: 26b“…they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.”

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Sceva and his seven sons were scamming the Jews, claiming to be exorcists, professing to casting out demons in the name of Jesus.

The SCAM

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Question # 1:Quote, Acts 19: 15b

“…I recognize Jesus, and I know about Paul, but who are you?”Who said that and to whom?a. Sceva to Silasb. Silas to Scevac. The evil spirit to Scevad. Roman governor of

Ephesus to Sceva.

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The evil spirit within a Jew who was allowing Sceva to exorcize him.

What did the evil spirit do when Sceva and his seven sons tried to exorcize him?a. He stayed where he was.b. He left the man and

disappeared.c. He caused the man who

had the evil spirit to die.d. He caused the man who

had the evil spirit to attack Sceva and his sons.

Question # 3:

This scene led the crowd to collectively to renounce magic and exorcists. What did they do?a. Burned all their books on magicb. Sought other exorcists to kill them.c. As one they prostrated themselves before God.d. Not a choice.

Sceva and his sons began an exorcism upon a man with an evil spirit within him.The evil spirit within the man said,“I recognize Jesus and Paul, but who are you?”

The evil spirit caused the man to attack Sceva and his sons, driving them off.

Acts 19: 17

“This became known to all, both Jews and Greeks, who lived in Ephesus; and fear fell upon them all and the name of the Lord Jesus was being magnified.”

The people then burned all their books on magic and exorcism.

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Demetrius was a silver-smith in Ephesus specializing in crafting silver shrines of Artemis.

Sales were down and accused Paul and his followers.

He called his employees to find Paul and his associates.

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Question # 1:Who was Artemis?a. A Greek goddessb. Sister to Demetriusc. Roman governor in

Ephesus.d. One of Paul’s associates.

Question # 2:

Why did Demetrius blame Paul for his sales being down?

a. The Jews of Ephesus crafted their own shrines to economically defeat the non-believing Jews.b. Believers in Jesus who had stopped buying idols.c. The Jews of Ephesus were now giving money to Paul’s ministry, curtailing their own spending.d. The believing Jews feared Demetrius.

Question # 3:Demetrius had his employees gather a mob and they captured Gaius and Aristarchus. Who were these two men?a. Workers for Demetrius who believed in Jesus.b. They were Paul’s close disciples who preached in Ephesus.c. Roman soldiers who were to have guarded the entrance to the theatre where Paul was preaching.d. Competitors of Demetrius in the crafting of idols like Artemis.

With Paul gaining more and more followers, Demetrius was losing business as few people were purchasing idols.

Acts 19:29a“the city was filled with a confusion…they rushed into the theatre dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus.”

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Paul, Silas, Timothy, Gaius, Aristarchus, and others preached daily in synagogues, theatres, on street corners, in private homes around and in Ephesus.Opposition arose, as it did everywhere they went, and a riot broke out concluding with Gaius and Aristarchus being brought before the Town Clerk who would judge.What was decided?a. They are guilty of interfering with the trade

and commerce of Demetrius and are run out of town.

b. They are guilty and will stay in jail one month.

c. The rioting mob is actually split between the supporters of Paul and Jesus, and the worshipers of idols, especially the goddess Artemis.

d. The Town Clerk said they had not broken any law and were free to go.

They left Ephesus

The Ephesus Town Clerk ruled that Paul, Silas, Timothy, Gaius, Aristarchus, nor any followers of Jesus, had broken the law. They were let free from the mobs.

Eutychus, a young man, fell asleep while Paul was talking to some believers in Troas.He fell out of the window and was dead from the fall. God, through Paul, brought him back to life.

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Acts 20: 10-11“…Paul went down and fell upon him and after embracing him, he said, ‘Do not be troubled, for his life is in him.’”

From Ephesus to Troas, Assos, Chios, Samos, Mitylene, Kos, Rhodes, Patara, Tyre, Ptolemais, Caesarea, and finally Jerusalem-Paul was in a hurry.

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He would spend days in the temple preaching.

And THEN…….

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Question # 1:Why was Paul in such a hurry to get to Jerusalem?a. His home, away from the constant

opposition everywhere he went.b. Some of the opposition, like those of

Demetrius, were following him and Jerusalem provided safety.

c. Ananias, a dear friend in Jerusalem, was reported near death with an illness.

d. He wanted to be in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost.

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From Ephesus to Troas, Assos, Chios, Samos, Mitylene, Kos, Rhodes, Patara, Tyre, Ptolemais, Caesarea, and finally Jerusalem-Paul was in a hurry.

He would spend days in the temple preaching.

And THEN…….

The whole city was aroused, and the people came running from all directions.Seizing Paul, they dragged him from the temple, and immediately the gates were shut.

While they were trying to kill him, news reached the commander of the Roman troops that the whole city of Jerusalem was in an uproar. He at once took some officers and soldiers and ran down to the crowd.

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Paul convinced the Roman commander to allow him to speak to the people, to defend himself.

Which he did!

While they were trying to kill him, news reached the commander of the Roman troops that the whole city of Jerusalem was in an uproar. He at once took some officers and soldiers and ran down to the crowd.

Paul convinced the Roman commander to allow him to speak to the people, to defend himself.

Which he did!

Paul, in chains, was brought before the Council, Sadducees and Pharisees.

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Paul before the CouncilPaul defends himself before the Council.Ananias, the High Priest, orders the guard

to slap Paul in the face.

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Before Ananias the High Priest

Paul then recounted his personal history as a Pharisee and said, “I am on trial for the hope and resurrection of the dead.”

The Council was split and argued over the resurrection.They were divided, a great dissension, an uproar, heated arguing.Paul was in danger, physical danger.

The commanders saw the danger and ordered the troops to take Paul into the baracks for his protection.

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Overnight the Jews had formed a conspiracy……

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40 conspirators agreed that Paul must be killed.

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The Next Morning

Overnight the Jews had formed a conspiracy……

40 conspirators agreed that Paul must be killed.

Paul made a centurion, Lysias, aware of the danger he was in. the centurion got some help and transported Paul safely to the Roman governor Felix.

Paul is brought before the Roman Governor Felix,

in Caesarea.

Paul’s accusers’ case against him:

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“For we have found this man a real pest and a fellow who stirs up dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.”

Paul’s defense:Paul simply repeated his message of Jesus and the resurrection.

Felix, the Roman Procurator, would talk with Paul on many occasions, together with his wife Drusilla.

After two years, guarded always by the commander Lysias, Felix left office.

The new Roman Procurator would be Festus.

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Paul’s accusers’ case against him:

“For we have found this man a real pest and a fellow who stirs up dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.”

Paul’s defense:Paul simply repeated his message of Jesus and the resurrection.

Felix, the Roman Procurator, would talk with Paul on many occasions, together with his wife Drusilla.

After two years, guarded always by the commander Lysias, Felix left office.

The new Roman Procurator would be Festus.

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The Jewish Chief Priests against Paul conspired to get him killed.

If they could convince Festus to have Paul transferred to Jerusalem and on the way they would ambush Paul.

But….Festus left Paul in Caesarea.

Festus called for King Herod Agrippa to come to Caesarea to judge Paul.

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King Agrippa

PaulAmidst much pomp and ceremony, honoring the arrival of King Agrippa, Paul was brought into the auditorium, as many Jews who wanted Paul tried and killed watched on.

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Order of eventsKing Agrippa arrives in Caesarea.All gather in the Auditorium.Festus welcomes King Agrippa

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King Agrippa told Paul to speak.

Paul recounted his history as a violent Pharisee and his conversion on the road to Damascus; and the Lord’s command to minister to the Gentiles.

Order of eventsKing Agrippa arrives in Caesarea.All gather in the Auditorium.Festus welcomes King Agrippa

King Agrippa told Paul to speak.

Paul recounted his history as a violent Pharisee and his conversion on the road to Damascus; and the Lord’s command to minister to the Gentiles.

King Agrippa, “This man is not doing anything worthy of death or imprisonment.”Claudius

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They would now send Paul to Rome, to the Emperor, still in chains, in custody.

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SHIPWRECK!

God saved them all. With Paul’s directives and the Roman Centurion Julius, cooperation finally ended their 14 day ordeal.

MaltaThe natives on Malta helped to save those from the shipwreck but then objected to Paul. Once they had heard Paul’s message of Jesus resurrected they brought their ill and infirmed to Paul who heeled them all. They people on Malta gave the men all they needed to get to the mainland.

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Paul would remain in Rome for two years.

The last verses of ActsActs 28: 28-31“ ‘Therefore let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will also listen.’When he had spoken these words, the Jews departed, having a great dispute among themselves. And he stayed two full years in his own rented quarters and was welcoming all who came to him, preaching the kingdom of God and teaching concerning the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness, unhindered.”

Paul was granted house arrest-allowing him to move freely around Rome preaching.

Question # 1:With whom did Paul stay on his arrival in Rome?a. Alone with his guard Julius.b. With the local believers.c. In a Roman jail.d. Alone, being hidden from

everyone by the believers.

Paul was still in chains.

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One Question:If Festus made no judgement and King Agrippa found him innocent of any crime that would mean his death, then why is being shipped to the Emperor in Rome?a. They could not let him go free in Judea

because of the mob of Jews that wanted Paul dead.

b. King Agrippa did not have the power of judgement in Judea.

c. Politics: to keep the Jews from rioting King Agrippa promised that the Emperor in Rome would judge Paul guilty.

d. Paul himself had asked Festus first, then King Agrippa that he (Paul) be sent to trial before the Emperor in Rome.

IRONY!King Agrippa saw the irony.

Acts 26:32

“Agrippa said to Festus, ‘this man might have been set free had he not appealed to Caesar.’”For discussion: analyze Paul’s reasoning.

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Question # 1:Festus brought Paul before King Agrippa and shared his own judgement on Paul’s guilt or innocence. What was Festus’ judgement on Paul?a. Guilty.b. Innocent.c. I will not make a statement.d. If the Jews become a violent

mob then we should ki

Acts 25:25a“I found that he had committed nothing worthy of death;…”

Question # 2:

Festus was unfamiliar with Jewish Law. What knowledge had King Agrippa?a. Noneb. Very littlec. An expert.d. Not a choice

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Question # 3:

Trivia.During Paul’s long dissertation/defense, he was interrupted but one time. By whom?a. King Agrippab. Festusc. Army commander

Lysias.d. The mob of Jews.

Question # 2:What was King Herod Agrippa’s reaction to Paul’s defence?a. “You might make a Christian of me.”b. “You have said nothing that could condemn

you.”c. “The accusations of the Jewish Priests are

accepted regardless of your words.”d. “I am unable to make a decision as to your

guilt therefore you shall remain in jail.”

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Question # 1:What was King Herod Agrippa’s rank in the Roman Empire?a. The emperor of Rome.b. The highest ranking judge in

Judea Province.c. Judean Province King.d. Herod’s son, will inherit his

father’s position as emperor of Rome.

Question # 3:How many years has Paul spent in prison since he arrived in Caesarea?a. Less than 6 months.b. Less than a year.c. Just over one year.d. Just over two years.

Question # 1:What plans did the Jewish Conspiracy have for Paul?

a. Return him to the Council and argue again.b. Kill him.c. Run him out of town.d. Take him before the Roman Governor.

Kill him.

Question # 2:

Just a guess-there were how many conspirators?a. 10b. 25c. 40d. 100 40

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Question # 1: Acts 24:5. From many versions:

“For we have found this man a real___________...”a. Troublemaker

b. Nuisancec. Pestd. Plague

NASB- “pest”

NIV- “troublemaker”

English Standard- “plague”

Berean Study Bible- “nuisance”

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Question # 1:What was the response of Paul to the slap to his face?a. As a devoted follower of Jesus he

stood in silence.b. As Peter did during Jesus’ arrest in

the woods, Paul hit the Guard back.c. He apologized for his questioning

the integrity of the high priest, not knowing at the time who he was.

d. Paul said, “God will smite you, you hypocrite.”

Acts 23:3“Then Paul said to him, ‘God is going to strike

you, you whitewashed wall! Do you sit to try me according to the Law, and in violation of the Law

order met to be struck?’”

Question # 2:

Paul did, in fact, disrespect the high priest but not knowing who he was. What was Paul’s comment once he knew who the high priest was?a. Apologizing, “You should not

speak evil of a ruler of your people.”

b. He reiterated his insult.c. He remained silent.d. He continued his preaching

the resurrection of Jesus.

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Of what was Paul accused this time?!?a. “He teaches against our people (Jews of Jerusalem).”b. “He teaches against this place (the temple).”c. “He teaches against our Law.”d. “He has defiled the temple by bringing in Greeks (Trophimus from Ephesus).”

All of these!

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