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The Book of Acts

The book of Acts is a very important book in that it sets forth a history of the church that Jesus said he would build as well a lot of information necessary for us to know how follow his commandments.

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Beginning of Acts

Chapter 1      The Holy Spirit Promised, Jesus Ascends to Heaven

Chapter 2      Coming of the Holy Spirit

Chapter 3      A Lame Man Healed

Chapter 4      Peter and John Arrested

Chapter 5      Lying to the Holy Spirit, Imprisoned Apostles Freed

Chapter 6      Seven Men Chosen to Serve, Stephen Accused of Blasphemy

Chapter 7      Stephen’s Address

Chapter 1-7   Summary

Chapter 8      Saul Persecutes the Church

Chapter 9      Saul Converted, Ananias Baptizes Saul

Chapter 10    Peter’s Vision, Preaching to Cornelius, The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

Chapter 11    Peter Defends God’s Grace

Chapter 12    Herod’s Violence to the Church, Peter Freed from Prison, Herod’s Death

Chapter 13    Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles

Chapter 14    Preaching In Many Cities, Stoning Paul

Chapter 8-14   Summary

Chapter 15    Conflict over Circumcision,The Jerusalem Council

Chapter 16    Timothy joins Paul and Silas, Lydia, Philippian Jailer

Chapter 17    Preaching at Thessalonica, Berea, Athens and the Areopagus

Chapter 18    Aquila and Priscilla, preaching in various cities, Apollos

Chapter 19    Paul at Ephesus, Miracles Glorify Christ, The Riot at Ephesus

Chapter 20    Journeys in Greece, Troas and Miletus, Ephesian Elders Exhorted,

Chapter 21    Paul warned about going to Jerusalem, arrested, addressing the Mob

Chapter 22    Paul's Defense before the crowd in Jerusalem

Chapter 23    Paul before the Council, The Plot to Kill Paul, Paul Sent to Felix

Chapter 24    Accused of Sedition, The Defense Before Felix, Felix Procrastinates

Chapter 25    Paul Appeals to Caesar, Paul Before Agrippa

Chapter 27    Voyage to Rome, Paul’s Warning Ignored, Tempest, Shipwrecked on Malta

Chapter 28    Paul’s Ministry on Malta, Arrival at Rome, Paul’s Ministry at Rome

Chapter 22-28   Summary


ACTS---BEGINNINGS (USUALLY DATED A.D. 33)

THE FOLLOWING SCRIPTURES SHOW THAT THE 'LAST DAYS" BEGAN ON PENTECOST
AFTER CHRIST'S DEATH IN FULFILLMENT OF PROPHECY CONCERNING GOD'S KINGDOM.

Isaiah 2:2-3 "IN THE LAST DAYS THE MOUNTAIN OF THE HOUSE OF THE LORD WILL BE ESTABLISHED AS THE CHIEF OF THE MOUNTAINS, AND WILL BE RAISED ABOVE THE HILLS; AND ALL THE NATIONS WILL STREAM TO IT. AND MANY PEOPLE WILL COME AND SAY, 'COME LET US GO UP TO THE MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD, TO THE HOUSE OF THE GOD OF JACOB; THAT HE MAY TEACH US CONCERNING HIS WAYS. AND THAT WE MAY WALK IN HIS PATHS, FOR THE LAW WILL GO FORTH FROM ZION, AND THE WORD OF THE LORD FROM JERUSALEM'."

Matthew 3:1-2 "NOW IN THOSE DAYS JOHN THE BAPTIST CAME, PREACHING IN THE WILDERNESS OF JUDEA, SAYING, "REPENT, FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND."

Matthew 4:17 " ... JESUS BEGAN TO PREACH AND SAY, "REPENT; FOR THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN IS AT HAND."

Mark 9:1 "AND HE WAS SAYING TO THEM, "TRULY I SAY TO YOU, THERE ARE SOME OF THOSE WHO ARE STANDING HERE WHO SHALL NOT TASTE OF DEATH UNTIL THEY SEE THE KINGDOM OF GOD AFTER IT HAS COME WITH POWER."

Luke 24:49 " ...I AM SENDING FORTH THE PROMISE OF MY FATHER UPON YOU BUT YOU ARE TO STAY IN THE CITY UNTIL YOU ARE CLOTHED WITH POWER FROM ON HIGH."

John 18:36 "JESUS ANSWERED, MY KINGDOM IS NOT OF THIS WORLD ... "

Acts 1:8 " ... YOU SHALL 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."

Acts 2:1-4 "AND WHEN THE DAY OF PENTECOST HAD COME, THEY WERE ALL TOGETHER IN ONE PLACE. AND SUDDENLY THERE CAME FROM HEAVEN A NOISE LIKE A VIOLENT RUSHING WIND, AND IT FILLED THE WHOLE HOUSE WHERE THEY WERE SITTING. 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 WAS GIVING THEM UTTERANCE."

Acts.2:16-17,21" ... THIS IS WHAT WAS SPOKEN OF THROUGH THE PROPHET JOEL: 'AND IT SHALL BE IN THE LAST DAYS, GOD SAYS, THAT I WILL POUR FORTH MY SPIRIT UPON ALL MANKIND ....
AND IT SHALL BE THAT EVERY ONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE SAVED.' .. "

Acts 3:24 " ... ALL THE PROPHETS WHO HAVE SPOKEN, FROM SAMUEL AND HIS SUCCESSORS ONWARD, ALSO ANNOUNCED THESE DAYS.".

Colossians 1:13 " ... HE DELIVERED US FROM THE DOMAIN OF DARKNESS AND TRANSFERED US TO THE KINGDOM OF HIS BELOVED SON."

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Chapter 1

Who wrote the book of Acts? How do you know?
(Hint: What book was written to the same man?   See v1)
Luke 1:3
Luke 1:3
it seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write to you an orderly account, most excellent Theophilus,

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     Acts 1:1
Acts 1:1
The former account I made, O Theophilus, of all that Jesus began both to do and teach,

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How long did Jesus appear to His disciples after his resurrection?
What did he talk to them about?
Acts 1:3
Acts 1:3
to whom He also presented Himself alive after His suffering by many infallible proofs, being seen by them during forty days and speaking of the things pertaining to the kingdom of God.

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With what were they to be baptized?
Why did they ask about the kingdon (hint: Read Mark 9:1)
Acts 1:4-5
Acts 1:4-5
4 And being assembled together with them, He commanded them not to depart from Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father, “which,” He said, “you have heard from Me;
5 for John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days from now.”

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     Mark 9:1
Mark 9:1
And He said to them, “Assuredly, I say to you that there are some standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God present with power.”

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What were they to receive from the Holy Spirit?   Why?
Acts 1:8
Acts 1:8
But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”

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How did Jesus leave them? How will He return?
(John wrote of it in Revelation 1)
Acts 1:9-11
Acts 1:9-11
9 Now when He had spoken these things, while they watched, He was taken up, and a cloud received Him out of their sight.
10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel,
11 who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so come in like manner as you saw Him go into heaven.”

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     Revelation 1:7
Revelation 1:7
Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.

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Who purchased the "field of blood"?   How?
Matthew 27:3–10
Matthew 27:3–10
3 Then Judas, His betrayer, seeing that He had been condemned, was remorseful and brought back the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders,
4 saying, “I have sinned by betraying innocent blood.” And they said, “What is that to us? You see to it!”
5 Then he threw down the pieces of silver in the temple and departed, and went and hanged himself.
6 But the chief priests took the silver pieces and said, “It is not lawful to put them into the treasury, because they are the price of blood.”
7 And they consulted together and bought with them the potter’s field, to bury strangers in.
8 Therefore that field has been called the Field of Blood to this day.
9 Then was fulfilled what was spoken by Jeremiah the prophet, saying, “And they took the thirty pieces of silver, the value of Him who was priced, whom they of the children of Israel priced,
10 and gave them for the potter’s field, as the Lord directed me.”

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     Acts 1:15-19
Acts 1:15-19
15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty), and said,
16 “Men and brethren, this Scripture had to be fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit spoke before by the mouth of David concerning Judas, who became a guide to those who arrested Jesus;
17 for he was numbered with us and obtained a part in this ministry.”
18 (Now this man purchased a field with the wages of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst open in the middle and all his entrails gushed out.
19 And it became known to all those dwelling in Jerusalem; so that field is called in their own language, Akel Dama, that is, Field of Blood.)

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How did they determine his replacement? (Qualification and method)
Acts 1:21-26
Acts 1:21-26
21 “Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,
22 beginning from the baptism of John to that day when He was taken up from us, one of these must become a witness with us of His resurrection.”
23 And they proposed two: Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.
24 And they prayed and said, “You, O Lord, who know the hearts of all, show which of these two You have chosen
25 to take part in this ministry and apostleship from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.”
26 And they cast their lots, and the lot fell on Matthias. And he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

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Explain Isaiah 2:2-3 in the light of Acts 1
Isaiah 2:2-3
Isaiah 2:2-3
2 Now it shall come to pass in the latter days That the mountain of the Lord’s house Shall be established on the top of the mountains, And shall be exalted above the hills; And all nations shall flow to it.
3 Many people shall come and say,“Come, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, To the house of the God of Jacob; He will teach us His ways, And we shall walk in His paths.” For out of Zion shall go forth the law, And the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.

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What two events described in this chapter will help you remember it?

CHAPTER SUMMARY

The Holy Spirit Promised, Jesus Ascends to Heaven, The Upper Room Prayer Meeting, Matthias Chosen

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Chapter 2
Pentecost A.D. 33

What day did the Holy Spirit come?
How many persons received the spirit?
Acts 2:1-4
Acts 2:1-4
1 When the Day of Pentecost had fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.
2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven, as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled the whole house where they were sitting.
3 Then there appeared to them divided tongues, as of fire, and one sat upon each of them.
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

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Was "speaking in tongues" understood by everyone or just the faithful?
Was it miraculous? (hint: How many heard it?)
Acts 2:4-11
Acts 2:4-11
4 And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.
5 And there were dwelling in Jerusalem Jews, devout men, from every nation under heaven.
6 And when this sound occurred, the multitude came together, and were confused, because everyone heard them speak in his own language.
7 Then they were all amazed and marveled, saying to one another, “Look, are not all these who speak Galileans?
8 And how is it that we hear, each in our own language in which we were born?
9 Parthians and Medes and Elamites, those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia,
10 Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene, visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes,
11 Cretans and Arabs—we hear them speaking in our own tongues the wonderful works of God.”

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Of what was Joel prophesying?
Who was to be saved
Joel 2:28-32
Joel 2:28-32
28 “And it shall come to pass afterward That I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.
29 And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.
30 “And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: Blood and fire and pillars of smoke.
31 The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord.
32 And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, As the Lord has said, Among the remnant whom the Lord calls.

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      Acts 2:17-21
Acts 2:17-21
17 ‘And it shall come to pass in the last days, says God, That I will pour out of My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your young men shall see visions, Your old men shall dream dreams.
18 And on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days; And they shall prophesy.
19 I will show wonders in heaven above And signs in the earth beneath: Blood and fire and vapor of smoke.
20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord.
21 And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord Shall be saved.’

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How did Peter show that David was referring to Christ?
Psalms 16:8-11
Psalms 16:8-11
8 I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
9 Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.
10 For You will not leave my soul in Sheol,Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.

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      Acts 2:25-28
Acts 2:25-28
25 For David says concerning Him:
‘I foresaw the Lord always before my face, For He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken.
26 Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad; Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope.
27 For You will not leave my soul in Hades, Nor will You allow Your Holy One to see corruption.
28 You have made known to me the ways of life; You will make me full of joy in Your presence.’

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Who was to sit at God's right Hand?
What was the proof that he was in that position?
Revelations 3:21
Revelations 3:21
To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

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      Acts 2:34-36
Acts 2:34-36
34 “For David did not ascend into the heavens, but he says himself:
‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand,
35 Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.” ’
36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”

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How did Peter respond to the question "what shall we do?"
Acts 2:36-38
Acts 2:36-38
36 “Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.”
37 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, “Men and brethren, what shall we do?”
38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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What promise could they receive?
Who else could receive it?
Acts 2:38-39
Acts 2:38-39
38 Then Peter said to them, “Repent, and let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins; and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
39 For the promise is to you and to your children, and to all who are afar off, as many as the Lord our God will call.”

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      Acts 13:26-38
Acts 13:26-38
... 38 Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through this Man is preached to you the forgiveness of sins;

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      Galatians 3:14-29
Galatians 3:14-29
14 that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith...

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How many people were baptized?
What did they do together?
How did they take care of their needs?
How did they enter the church?
Acts 2:40-47
Acts 2:40-47
40 And with many other words he testified and exhorted them, saying, “Be saved from this perverse generation.”
41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them.
42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.
43 Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles.
44 Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common,
45 and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.
46 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart,
47 praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

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What two events described in this chapter will help you remember it?

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Coming of the Holy Spirit, The Crowd’s Response, Peter’s Sermon, A Vital Church Grows

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Chapter 3

Where and at what time of day did Peter and John go to pray?
Acts 3:1
Acts 3:1
Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour

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Where were they stopped and for what were they asked?
Acts 3:2
Acts 3:2
And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms from those who entered the temple;

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What did Peter do instead of granting the man's request?
Acts 3:6
Acts 3:6
6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.

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What was the immediate result?
Acts 3:6
Acts 3:6
7 And he took him by the right hand and lifted him up, and immediately his feet and ankle bones received strength.
8 So he, leaping up, stood and walked and entered the temple with them—walking, leaping, and praising God.

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To whom did Peter give credit?
Acts 3:6
Acts 3:6
Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”

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What seven names did Peter call Jesus?
Acts 3:6-16
Acts 3:6-16
6 Then Peter said, “Silver and gold I do not have, but what I do have I give you: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, rise up and walk.”
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13 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go.
14 But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you,
15 and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses.
16 And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

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What did Moses prophesy of Jesus?
Acts 3:22
Acts 3:22
22 For Moses truly said to the fathers, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your brethren. Him you shall hear in all things, whatever He says to you.

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What other prophets had spoken of these days?
Acts 3:22
Acts 3:22
Yes, and all the prophets, from Samuel and those who follow, as many as have spoken, have also foretold these days.

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What two events described in this chapter will help you remember it?

CHAPTER SUMMARY

A Lame Man Healed, Preaching in Solomon’s Portico,

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Chapter 4

Why were the Saducees disturbed by the apostles' preaching?
Acts 4:1-2
Acts 4:1-2
1 Now as they spoke to the people, the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees came upon them,
2 being greatly disturbed that they taught the people and preached in Jesus the resurrection from the dead.

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Who were related to Annas the high priest?
Acts 4:5-6
Acts 4:5-6
5 And it came to pass, on the next day, that their rulers, elders, and scribes,
6 as well as Annas the high priest, Caiaphas, John, and Alexander, and as many as were of the family of the high priest, were gathered together at Jerusalem.

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What question did they ask the Apostles?
How did Peter answer?
Acts 4:7-10
Acts 4:7-10
7 And when they had set them in the midst, they asked, “By what power or by what name have you done this?”

8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, “Rulers of the people and elders of Israel:
9 If we this day are judged for a good deed done to a helpless man, by what means he has been made well,
10 let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole.

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Explain
Acts 4:11
Acts 4:11
This is the ‘stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’

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   Psalms 118:22
Psalms 118:22
The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone.

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Matthew 21:42
Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone which the builders rejected Has become the chief cornerstone. This was the Lord’s doing, And it is marvelous in our eyes’?

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   1 Corinthians 3:11
1 Corinthians 3:11
For no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

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Explain
Acts 4:13
Acts 4:13
Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated and untrained men, they marveled. And they realized that they had been with Jesus.

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Did they admit to the "Miracle" (publically or privately)
Acts 4:17-18
Acts 4:17-18
17 But so that it spreads no further among the people, let us severely threaten them, that from now on they speak to no man in this name.”
18 So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus

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What did they command Peter and John to do?
Acts 4:18
Acts 4:8
So they called them and commanded them not to speak at all nor teach in the name of Jesus

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What was the Apostles' answer?
Acts 4:19-20
Acts 4:19-20
19 But Peter and John answered and said to them, “Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you more than to God, you judge.
20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.”

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How did the discples understand
Acts 4:25-30
Acts 4:25-30
25 who by the mouth of Your servant David have said: ‘Why did the nations rage, And the people plot vain things?
26 The kings of the earth took their stand, And the rulers were gathered together Against the Lord and against His Christ.’
27 “For truly against Your holy Servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, with the Gentiles and the people of Israel, were gathered together
28 to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose determined before to be done.
29 Now, Lord, look on their threats, and grant to Your servants that with all boldness they may speak Your word,
30 by stretching out Your hand to heal, and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of Your holy Servant Jesus.”

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   Psalms 2:1-2
Psalms 2:1-2
1 Why do the nations rage, And the people plot a vain thing?
2 The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against the Lord and against His Anointed

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How did the disciples take care of their physical needs?
Acts 4:32-35
Acts 4:32-35
32 Now the multitude of those who believed were of one heart and one soul; neither did anyone say that any of the things he possessed was his own, but they had all things in common.
33 And with great power the apostles gave witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. And great grace was upon them all.
34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,
35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.

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What two events described in this chapter will help you remember it?

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Peter and John Arrested, Addressing the Sanhedrin, The Name of Jesus Forbidden, Prayer for Boldness, Sharing in All Things

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Chapter 5

Why did Ananias sell his property
What did he do wrong?
How was he punished?
Why was his wife punished?
Acts 4:34-35
Acts 4:34-35
34 Nor was there anyone among them who lacked; for all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them, and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold,
35 and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.

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      Acts 5:1-11
Acts 5:1-11
1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession...

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To whom had Ananias lied? (compare verses 3 & 4)
Who caused the lie?
Acts 5:3-4
Acts 5:3-4
3 But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and keep back part of the price of the land for yourself?
4 While it remained, was it not your own? And after it was sold, was it not in your own control? Why have you conceived this thing in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.”

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      Acts 5:1-11
Acts 5:1-11
1 But a certain man named Ananias, with Sapphira his wife, sold a possession...

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How was the church affected?
Acts 5:11
Acts 5:11
So great fear came upon all the church and upon all who heard these things.

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What works did the apostles do for the sick?
Acts 5:16
Acts 5:16
Also a multitude gathered from the surrounding cities to Jerusalem, bringing sick people and those who were tormented by unclean spirits, and they were all healed.

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Why were the apostles imprisoned?
Who tried to judge them?
Acts 5:17-21
Acts 5:17-21
17 Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with indignation,
18 and laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison.
19 But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said,
20 “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life.”
21 And when they heard that, they entered the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest and those with him came and called the council together, with all the elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

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Why were the apostles imprisoned?
Who tried to judge them?
Acts 5:17-21
Acts 5:17-21
17 Then the high priest rose up, and all those who were with him (which is the sect of the Sadducees), and they were filled with indignation,
18 and laid their hands on the apostles and put them in the common prison.
19 But at night an angel of the Lord opened the prison doors and brought them out, and said,
20 “Go, stand in the temple and speak to the people all the words of this life.”
21 And when they heard that, they entered the temple early in the morning and taught. But the high priest and those with him came and called the council together, with all the elders of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.

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What surprised the council when they sent for the apostles?
Acts 5:22-25
Acts 5:22-25
22 But when the officers came and did not find them in the prison, they returned and reported,
23 saying, “Indeed we found the prison shut securely, and the guards standing outside before the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside!”
24 Now when the high priest, the captain of the temple, and the chief priests heard these things, they wondered what the outcome would be.
25 So one came and told them, saying, “Look, the men whom you put in prison are standing in the temple and teaching the people!”

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What charges were brought against the apostles?
Acts 5:26-28
Acts 5:26-28
26 Then the captain went with the officers and brought them without violence, for they feared the people, lest they should be stoned.
27 And when they had brought them, they set them before the council. And the high priest asked them,
28 saying, “Did we not strictly command you not to teach in this name? And look, you have filled Jerusalem with your doctrine, and intend to bring this Man’s blood on us!”

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What defense disturbed the council?
What did they want to do with the apostles?
Acts 5:29-33
Acts 5:29-33
29 But Peter and the other apostles answered and said: “We ought to obey God rather than men.
30 The God of our fathers raised up Jesus whom you murdered by hanging on a tree.
31 Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
33 When they heard this, they were furious and plotted to kill them.

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How was Gamaliel?
How did he advise the council?
Acts 5:34-39
Acts 5:34-39
34 Then one in the council stood up, a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in respect by all the people, and commanded them to put the apostles outside for a little while
35 And he said to them: “Men of Israel, take heed to yourselves what you intend to do regarding these men.
36 For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were scattered and came to nothing.
37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed.
38 And now I say to you, keep away from these men and let them alone; for if this plan or this work is of men, it will come to nothing;
39 but if it is of God, you cannot overthrow it—lest you even be found to fight against God.”

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What punishment did the apostles receive?
How did they respond to this?
Acts 5:40-42
Acts 5:40-42
40 And they agreed with him, and when they had called for the apostles and beaten them, they commanded that they should not speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
41 So they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for His name.
42 And daily in the temple, and in every house, they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Lying to the Holy Spirit, Continuing Power in the Church, Imprisoned Apostles Freed, Apostles on Trial Again, Gamaliel’s Advice

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Chapter 6

How large was the Jerusalem church?
     A.  Before Pentecost?
     B.  On Pentecost?
     C.  When the apostles were imprisoned?
     D.  After their release?
Reference
The question is asked, "How large was the Jerusalem church"?
The word church is defined as assembly.

A. refers to the assembly of people who were assembled which is 120
Acts 1:15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples (altogether the number of names was about a hundred and twenty)

For B., C., and D. this refers to church members after the church was established on the day of Pentecost.

B. added about 3,000
Acts 2:41 Then those who gladly received his word were baptized; and that day about three thousand souls were added to them

C. added 5,000 men an unknown number of women and possibly older children
Acts 4:4 However, many of those who heard the word believed; and the number of the men came to be about five thousand

D. an undefined number
Acts 6:1 Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying...


How many elders and deacons were in the church?
      Acts 6:3
Acts 6:3
Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;

This reference does not explicitly identify the selected men as “deacons,” and nowhere else are they later identified as such. In fact, Philip, “one of the seven,” was identified later as an “evangelist” (Acts 21:8).

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What was the daily ministration?
What problem needed a solution?
Acts 6:1
Acts 6:1
Now in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplying, there arose a complaint against the Hebrews by the Hellenists, because their widows were neglected in the daily distribution.

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What qualifications were required of the men chosen to serve?
      Acts 6:3
Acts 6:3
Therefore, brethren, seek out from among you seven men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business;

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Who were chosen?
What did the apostles do to "appoint" them?
Acts 6:5-6
Acts 6:5-6
5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude. And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit, and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch,
6 whom they set before the apostles; and when they had prayed, they laid hands on them.

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What special group was obedient to the faith?
      Acts 6:7
Acts 6:7
Then the word of God spread, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests were obedient to the faith.

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How did Stephen obtain his abilities?
      Acts 6:8
Acts 6:8
And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.

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Who disputed with Stephen?
      Acts 6:9
Acts 6:9
Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen.

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Of what was Stephen accused?
      Acts 6:11
Acts 6:11
Then they secretly induced men to say, “We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God.”

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Seven Men Chosen to Serve, Stephen Accused of Blasphemy

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Chapter 7

Who required Stephen's defense?
Acts 7:1
Acts 7:1
Then the high priest said, “Are these things so?”

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IN STEPHEN'S HISTORICAL NARRATIVE, EXPLAIN:
    A.   Why he mentioned "75 Souls"
               Acts 7:14
Acts 7:14
Then Joseph sent and called his father Jacob and all his relatives to him, seventy-five people.

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               Genesis 46:26-27
Genesis 46:26-27
26 All the persons who went with Jacob to Egypt, who came from his body, besides Jacob’s sons’ wives, were sixty-six persons in all.
27 And the sons of Joseph who were born to him in Egypt were two persons. All the persons of the house of Jacob who went to Egypt were seventy.

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      Exodus 1:5
Exodus 1:5
All those who were descendants of Jacob were seventy persons (for Joseph was in Egypt already).

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     B.   Who Moses was talking about
                Acts 7:37
Acts 7:37
This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your brethren. Him you shall hear.’

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    C.  Who did the jews reject
                Acts 7:37-39
Acts 7:37-39
37 “This is that Moses who said to the children of Israel, ‘The Lord your God will raise up for you a Prophet like me from your brethren. Him you shall hear.’
38 “This is he who was in the congregation in the wilderness with the Angel who spoke to him on Mount Sinai, and with our fathers, the one who received the living oracles to give to us
39 whom our fathers would not obey, but rejected. And in their hearts they turned back to Egypt,

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    D.   What was wrong with building a temple?
                Acts 7:47
Acts 7:47
But Solomon built Him a house.

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      Acts 7:44-50
Acts 7:44-50
44 “Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as He appointed, instructing Moses to make it according to the pattern that he had seen,
45 which our fathers, having received it in turn, also brought with Joshua into the land possessed by the Gentiles, whom God drove out before the face of our fathers until the days of David,
46 who found favor before God and asked to find a dwelling for the God of Jacob.
47 But Solomon built Him a house.
48 “However, the Most High does not dwell in temples made with hands, as the prophet says:
49 ‘Heaven is My throne, And earth is My footstool. What house will you build for Me? says the Lord, Or what is the place of My rest?
50 Has My hand not made all these things?’

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Explain    Acts 7:51-53
Acts 7:51-53
51 “You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did,so do you.
52 Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who foretold the coming of the Just One, of whom you now have become the betrayers and murderers,
53 who have received the law by the direction of angels and have not kept it.”

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Of what did Stephen accuse the jews?
Acts 7:51-53
Acts 7:51-53
51 “You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit; as your fathers did,so do you.
52 Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who foretold the coming of the Just One, of whom you now have become the betrayers and murderers,
53 who have received the law by the direction of angels and have not kept it.”

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How did the jews respond to Stephen's accusations?
Acts 7:54
Acts 7:54
When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth.

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Where was Jesus?
Acts 7:55-56
Acts 7:55-56
55 But he, being full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God,
56 and said, “Look! I see the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”

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What did Stephen ask of him?
Acts 7:59-60
Acts 7:59-60
59 And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”
60 Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

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Who held the clothes of those who stoned Stephen
Acts 7:58
Acts 7:58
and they cast him out of the city and stoned him. And the witnesses laid down their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Stephen’s Address: The Call of Abraham, The Patriarchs in Egypt, God Delivers Israel by Moses, Israel Rebels Against God, God’s True Tabernacle, Israel Resists the Holy Spirit, Stephen the Martyr

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Chapter 1 -7 Summary
The church begins in Jerusalem

The Acts of the apostles is a history written by Luke to Theophilus. It provides us with a continuation of the gospel according to Luke, and gives us a background for much of the New Testament.

Jesus told the apostles, "...you shall be my witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth." This is exactly how the gospel spread--beginning at Jerusalem and proceeding outward to Judea (as the first 7 chapters show). Chapter 8 extends to Samaria. Chapter 9 extends into Syria, and later chapters extend to remote places.

Acts 1:  Ascension of Christ, 40 days after his resurrection.  Matthias is chosen as an apostle to replace Judas.

Acts 2:  Pentecost--The apostles receive "power" from the Holy Ghost.  The church begins--they hold all things common & take care of needy saints.

Acts 3:  A lame man is healed by the temple gate (called "beautiful").  Peter credits Jesus, of whom all the prophets spoke.

Acts 4:  Sadducees arrest Peter & John for disturbing the temple and preaching  Jesus' resurrection. The Sanhedrin warns them to cease & releases them.
They keep preaching, The church grows & cares for its needy.

Acts 5:  Ananias & Sapphira lie to God and die. The apostles are imprisoned but an  angel releases them to preach. They are recaptured & questioned by the Sanhedrin then threatened, beaten & released--they keep preaching,

Acts 6:  7 "deacons" are chosen to minister to "Grecian" widows. Stephen disputes  with Freeman. Falsely accused of blasphemy, he is seized & brought to the Sanhedrin.

Acts 7:  Stephen's "defense". He condemns the Jews of resisting the Holy Spirit  in rejecting Christ. They stone him to death. Saul approves.


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Chapter 8

Who buried Stephen?
Acts 8:2
Acts 8:2
And devout men carried Stephen to his burial, and made great lamentation over him.

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What did Paul do after Stephen's death?
Acts 8:3
Acts 8:3
As for Saul, he made havoc of the church, entering every house, and dragging off men and women, committing them to prison.

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What resulted from persecution?
Acts 8:4
Acts 8:4
Therefore those who were scattered went everywhere preaching the word.

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Who was Philip?
Acts 8:5
Acts 8:5
Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them.

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      Acts 6:5
Acts 6:5
... And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and the Holy Spirit,

and Philip,

Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte from Antioch,

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What did he accomplish in Samaria?
Acts 8:6-7
Acts 8:6-7
6 And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing the miracles which he did.
7 For unclean spirits, crying with a loud voice, came out of many who were possessed; and many who were paralyzed and lame were healed.

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What did Peter and John do for the Samaritans?
Acts 8:14-17
Acts 8:14-17
14 Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them,
15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit.
16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

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Why couldn't Philip do this for them?
Acts 1:12-14
This is not the apostle Philip but the evangelist Philip. Only the apostles could do this which is why Peter and John were sent to them.

Acts 1:12-14
12 Then they returned to Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is near Jerusalem, a Sabbath day’s journey.
13 And when they had entered, they went up into the upper room where they were staying: Peter, James, John, and Andrew; Philip and Thomas; Bartholomew and Matthew; James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot; and Judas the son of James.
14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers.

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Who was Simon?
Acts 8:9-11
Acts 8:9-11
9 But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great,
10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great power of God.”
11 And they heeded him because he had astonished them with his [c]sorceries for a long time.

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What did he do right?
Acts 8:13
Acts 8:13
Then Simon himself also believed; and when he was baptized he continued with Philip

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What did he do wrong?
Acts 8:18-19
Acts 8:18-19
18 And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles’ hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money,
19 saying, “Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit.”

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Who did Philip meet on the road to Gaza?
Acts 8:26-27
Acts 8:26-27
26 Now an angel of the Lord spoke to Philip, saying, “Arise and go toward the south along the road which goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.” This is desert.
27 So he arose and went. And behold, a man of Ethiopia, a eunuch of great authority under Candace the queen of the Ethiopians, who had charge of all her treasury, and had come to Jerusalem to worship,

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What did he preach to him?
Acts 8:35
Acts 8:35
Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him.

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How do we know Philip taught that baptism was necessary?
Describe the actions of both men during baptism
Why did the eunuch rejoice?
When? (after he believed or after baptism)
Acts 8:36-39
How do we know Philip taught that baptism was necessary?

When Philip preached in Samaria, he was preahing the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ; they believed and were baptized, both men and women.

When Philip taught the eunuch and they came across water, the eunuch responded, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” This tells us that Philip, in teaching Jesus and the kingdom, was also teaching baptism. Why would they have been baptized so promptly if they didn’t see the need for it?

Reference also Acts 2:38 and Mark 16:16.

Acts 8:36-39
36 Now as they went down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?”
37 Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.”
38 So he commanded the chariot to stand still. And both Philip and the eunuch went down into the water, and he baptized him.
39 Now when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the Lord caught Philip away, so that the eunuch saw him no more; and he went on his way rejoicing.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Saul Persecutes the Church, Christ Is Preached in Samaria, The Sorcerer’s Profession of Faith, The Sorcerer’s Sin, Christ Is Preached to an Ethiopian

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Chapter 9

Why did Saul want to go to Damascus?
Acts 9:1-2
Acts 9:1-2

1 Then Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest
2 and asked letters from him to the synagogues of Damascus, so that if he found any who were of the Way, whether men or women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem.

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Did Saul recognize who stopped him on the road?
Acts 9:3-5
Acts 9:3-5

3 As he journeyed he came near Damascus, and suddenly a light shone around him from heaven.
4 Then he fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to him, “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?”
5 And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.”

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Why did Jesus tell Saul to go into the city?
Acts 9:6
Acts 9:6

So he, trembling and astonished, said, “Lord, what do You want me to do?” Then the Lord said to him, “Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do.”

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Why did Saul need help to get into the city?
Acts 9:8
Acts 9:8

Then Saul arose from the ground, and when his eyes were opened he saw no one. But they led him by the hand and brought him into Damascus.

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Why did he do for three days?
Acts 9:9
Acts 9:9

And he was three days without sight, and neither ate nor drank.

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Why did Ananias object to Jesus' instructions?
Acts 9:14
Acts 9:14

And here he has authority from the chief priests to bind all who call on Your name.”

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What was Jesus' response?
Acts 9:15
Acts 9:15

But the Lord said to him, “Go, for he is a chosen vessel of Mine to bear My name before Gentiles, kings, and the children of Israel.

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After baptism, what did Saul do?
Acts 9:19
Acts 9:19

So when he had received food, he was strengthened. Then Saul spent some days with the disciples at Damascus.

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How did the Jews respond to his actions?
Acts 9:21
Acts 9:21

Then all who heard were amazed,...

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How did Saul leave the city?
Acts 9:25
Acts 9:25

Then the disciples took him by night and let him down through the wall in a large basket.

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How did Barnabas help Saul?
Acts 9:27
Acts 9:27

But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles. And he declared to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, and that He had spoken to him, and how he had preached boldly at Damascus in the name of Jesus.

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Who planned to kill Saul in Jerusalem?
Acts 9:29
Acts 9:29

And he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus and disputed against the Hellenists, but they attempted to kill him.

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Where did he go?
Acts 9:30
Acts 9:30

When the brethren found out, they brought him down to Caesarea and sent him out to Tarsus.

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What did Peter do for Aeneas?
Acts 9:32-35
Acts 9:32-35

32 Now it came to pass, as Peter went through all parts of the country, that he also came down to the saints who dwelt in Lydda.
33 There he found a certain man named Aeneas, who had been bedridden eight years and was paralyzed.
34 And Peter said to him, “Aeneas, Jesus the Christ heals you. Arise and make your bed.” Then he arose immediately.
35 So all who dwelt at Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord.

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What did Peter do for Tabitha?
Acts 9:36-41
Acts 9:36-41

36 At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas.
This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did.
37 But it happened in those days that she became sick and died. When they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room.
38 And since Lydda was near Joppa, and the disciples had heard that Peter was there, they sent two men to him, imploring him not to delay in coming to them.
39 Then Peter arose and went with them. When he had come, they brought him to the upper room. And all the widows stood by him weeping, showing the tunics and garments which Dorcas had made while she was with them.
40 But Peter put them all out, and knelt down and prayed. And turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up.
41 Then he gave her his hand and lifted her up; and when he had called the saints and widows, he presented her alive.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

The Damascus Road: Saul Converted, Ananias Baptizes Saul, Saul Preaches Christ, Saul Escapes Death, Saul at Jerusalem, The Church Prospers, Aeneas Healed, Dorcas Restored to Life

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Chapter 10

Who was Cornelius? What sort of man was he?
Acts 10:1-2
Acts 10:1-2

1 There was a certain man in Caesarea called Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian Regiment,
2 a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.

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What good had he done?
Acts 10:2
Acts 10:2

a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, who gave alms generously to the people, and prayed to God always.

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What did God's angle tell Cornelius to do?
Acts 10:5
Acts 10:5

Now send men to Joppa, and send for Simon whose surname is Peter.

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When did Peter Pray?    Was his vision a regular occurrence?
Acts 10:9
Acts 10:9

The next day, as they went on their journey and drew near the city, Peter went up on the housetop to pray, about the sixth hour.

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To what did he object?
Acts 10:14
Acts 10:14

But Peter said, “Not so, Lord! For I have never eaten anything common or unclean.”

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What answer did he receive?
Acts 10:15
Acts 10:15

And a voice spoke to him again the second time, “What God has cleansed you must not call common.”

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Who told Peter to go with the Gentiles to Caesarea?
Acts 10:19-20
Acts 10:19-29

19 While Peter thought about the vision, the Spirit said to him, “Behold, three men are seeking you.
20 Arise therefore, go down and go with them, doubting nothing; for I have sent them.”

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Who accompanied him?
Acts 10:23
Acts 10:23

On the next day Peter went away with them, and some brethren from Joppa accompanied him.

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How had Cornelius prepared for Peter?
Acts 10:24
Acts 10:24

And the following day they entered Caesarea. Now Cornelius was waiting for them, and had called together his relatives and close friends.

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Why did Peter say "stand up"?
Acts 10:25-26
Acts 10:25-26

25 As Peter was coming in, Cornelius met him and fell down at his feet and worshiped him.
26 But Peter lifted him up, saying, “Stand up; I myself am also a man.”

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Had Peter understood the vision?    (Explain vs 34-35 & 43)
Acts 10:34-35
Acts 10:34-35

34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.
35 But in every nation whoever fears Him and works righteousness is accepted by Him.

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     Acts 10:43
Acts 10:43

To Him all the prophets witness that, through His name, whoever believes in Him will receive remission of sins.”

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What qualifications did Peter claim for the apostles?
Acts 10:42
Acts 10:42

And He commanded us to preach to the people, and to testify that it is He who was ordained by God to be Judge of the living and the dead.

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Why did Peter command baptism?
Acts 10:47
Acts 10:47

“Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”

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Why did Peter command baptism?
Acts 10:47
Acts 10:47

“Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?”

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Cornelius Sends a Delegation, Peter’s Vision, Summoned to Caesarea, Peter Meets Cornelius, Preaching to Cornelius’ Household, The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles

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Chapter 11

Why did Peter have to defend his actions to the Jews?
Acts 11:1-3
Acts 11:1-3

1 Now the apostles and brethren who were in Judea heard that the Gentiles had also received the word of God.
2 And when Peter came up to Jerusalem, those of the circumcision contended with him,
3 saying, “You went in to uncircumcised men and ate with them!”

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Explain VS. 15
Acts 11:15
Acts 11:15

And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them, as upon us at the beginning.

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What convinced the Jews that the Gentiles were accepted by God?
Acts 11:18
Acts 11:18

When they heard these things they became silent; and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted to the Gentiles repentance to life.”

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How far had the gospel been preached? To whom?
Acts 11:19
Acts 11:19

Now those who were scattered after the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to no one but the Jews only.

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Who did the Jerusalem church send to Antioch (in Syria)?
Acts 11:22
Acts 11:22

Then news of these things came to the ears of the church in Jerusalem, and they sent out Barnabas to go as far as Antioch.

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What were his qualifications?
Acts 11:24
Acts 11:24

For he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were added to the Lord.

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Who did Banabas bring to Antioch?
Acts 11:25-26
Acts 11:25-26

25 Then Barnabas departed for Tarsus to seek Saul.
26 And when he had found him, he brought him to Antioch...

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What the disciples called?
Acts 11:26
Acts 11:26

...And the disciples were first called Christians in Antioch.

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Whas this a new name?
Isaiah 62:2
Isaiah 62:2

The Gentiles shall see your righteousness,
And all kings your glory.
You shall be called by a new name,
Which the mouth of the Lord will name.

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Who was Agabus? What did he say?
Acts 11:27-28
Acts 11:27-28

27 And in these days prophets came from Jerusalem to Antioch.
28 Then one of them, named Agabus, stood up and showed by the Spirit that there was going to be a great famine throughout all the world, which also happened in the days of Claudius Caesar.

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What work did Barnabas and Saul do as a result?
Acts 11:29-30
Acts 11:29-30

29 Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea.
30 This they also did, and sent it to the elders by the hands of Barnabas and Saul.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Peter Defends God’s Grace, Barnabas and Saul at Antioch, Barnabas and Saul at Antioch

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Chapter 12

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Under the emperors Caligula and Claudius, Herod Agrippa I
becamc king over a united Palestine from 41-43 A.D.
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Describe what Herod did:
To Christians     Acts 12:1
Acts 12:1

Now about that time Herod the king stretched out his hand to harass some from the church.

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To James             Acts 12:2
Acts 12:2

Then he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

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To Peter               Acts 12:3-4
Acts 12:3-4

3 And because he saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also. Now it was during the Days of Unleavened Bread.
4 So when he had arrested him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of soldiers to keep him, intending to bring him before the people after Passover.

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How securely guarded was Peter?
Acts 12:4
Acts 12:4

So when he had arrested him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four squads of soldiers to keep him, intending to bring him before the people after Passover.

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How was Peter freed?
Acts 12:7
Acts 12:7

Now behold, an angel of the Lord stood by him, and a light shone in the prison; and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up, saying, “Arise quickly!” And his chains fell off his hands.

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To whose house did he go?
What was happening there?
Who let him in?
Acts 12:12-13
Acts 12:12-13

12 So, when he had considered this, he came to the house of Mary, the mother of John whose surname was Mark, where many were gathered together praying.
13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a girl named Rhoda came to answer.

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How did Harod react to Peter's escape?
Acts 12:19
Acts 12:19

But when Herod had searched for him and not found him, he examined the guards and commanded that they should be put to death.

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What was Harod doing when he died?
What killed him?
Acts 12:21-23
Acts 12:21-23

21 So on a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat on his throne and gave an oration to them.
22 And the people kept shouting, “The voice of a god and not of a man!”
23 Then immediately an angel of the Lord struck him, because he did not give glory to God. And he was eaten by worms and died.

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What mission was completed at this time?
Acts 12:24
Acts 12:24

But the word of God grew and multiplied.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Herod’s Violence to the Church, Peter Freed from Prison, Herod’s Violent Death, Barnabas and Saul Appointed

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Chapter 13

Of the presons listed in verse 1, who was raised with Saul?
Acts 13:1
Acts 13:1

Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch, and Saul.

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Who did the Holy Ghost choose to send from Antioch?
Where did they start Preaching?
Who went with them?
Acts 13:2-5
Acts 13:2-5

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.”
3 Then, having fasted and prayed, and laid hands on them, they sent them away.
4 So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.
5 And when they arrived in Salamis, they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews. They also had John as their assistant.

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When the apostles preached to Sergius Paulus, why did Elymas oppose them?
How did paul deal with him?
How was the proconsul affected?
Acts 13:8-12
Acts 13:8-12

8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so his name is translated) withstood them, seeking to turn the proconsul away from the faith.
9 Then Saul, who also is called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked intently at him
10 and said, “O full of all deceit and all fraud, you son of the devil, you enemy of all righteousness, will you not cease perverting the straight ways of the Lord?
aad now, indeed, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you shall be blind, not seeing the sun for a time.” And immediately a dark mist fell on him, and he went around seeking someone to lead him by the hand.
12 Then the proconsul believed, when he saw what had been done, being astonished at the teaching of the Lord.

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Where did the helper leave the apostles?
Where did they preach next?
How was the message received?
Acts 13:13-15
Acts 13:13-15

13 Now when Paul and his party set sail from Paphos, they came to Perga in Pamphylia; and John, departing from them, returned to Jerusalem.
14 But when they departed from Perga, they came to Antioch in Pisidia, and went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and sat down.
15 And after the reading of the Law and the Prophets, the rulers of the synagogue sent to them, saying, “Men and brethren, if you have any word of exhortation for the people, say on.”

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Explain these phrases in Paul's speech:
"He put up with them in the wilderness" (v 18)
Acts 13:16-19
Acts 13:16-19

16 Then Paul stood up, and motioning with his hand said, “Men of Israel, and you who fear God, listen:
17 The God of this people Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He brought them out of it.
18 Now for a time of about forty years He put up with their ways in the wilderness.
19 And when He had destroyed seven nations in the land of Canaan, He distributed their land to them by allotment.

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"A man after my own heart" (v 22)
Acts 13:20-22
Acts 13:20-22

20 “After that He gave them judges for about four hundred and fifty years, until Samuel the prophet.
21 And afterward they asked for a king; so God gave them Saul the son of Kish, a man of the tribe of Benjamin, for forty years.
22 And when He had removed him, He raised up for them David as king, to whom also He gave testimony and said, ‘I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will do all My will.’

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"those...in Jerusalem fulfilled them by condemning Him" (v 27)
Acts 13:26-27
Acts 13:26-27

26 “Men and brethren, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to you the word of this salvation has been sent.
27 For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, because they did not know Him, nor even the voices of the Prophets which are read every Sabbath, have fulfilled them in condemning Him.

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When did God fulfill the "promise made to the fathers" (vs 32ff)?
Acts 13:32-33
Acts 13:32-33

32 And we declare to you glad tidings—that promise which was made to the fathers.
33 God has fulfilled this for us their children, in that He has raised up Jesus.
As it is also written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son, Today I have begotten You.’

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How was this message received on that Sabbath & the next Sabbath:
By the Jews?
Acts 13:45
Acts 13:45

But when the Jews saw the multitudes, they were filled with envy; and contradicting and blaspheming, they opposed the things spoken by Paul.

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By the Gentiles?
Acts 13:48
Acts 13:48

Now when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and glorified the word of the Lord. And as many as had been appointed to eternal life believed.

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How did the Apostles respond?
Where did they go next?
Acts 13:51
Acts 13:51

But they shook off the dust from their feet against them, and came to Iconium.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Paul and Barnabas Are Sent to the Gentiles, Preaching in Cyprus, At Antioch in Pisidia, Blessing and Conflict at Antioch

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Chapter 14

How was the gospel received in Iconium?
Acts 14:1
Acts 14:1

Now it happened in Iconium that they went together to the synagogue of the Jews, and so spoke that a great multitude both of the Jews and of the Greeks believed.

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What did some of the Jews do against the bretheren?
Acts 14:2
Acts 14:2

But the unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren.

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Why did the disciples flee the city?
Where did they go?
Acts 14:4-6
Acts 14:4-6

4 But the multitude of the city was divided: part sided with the Jews, and part with the apostles.
5 And when a violent attempt was made by both the Gentiles and Jews, with their rulers, to abuse and stone them,
6 they became aware of it and fled to Lystra and Derbe, cities of Lycaonia, and to the surrounding region.

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When Paul healed a lame man at Lystra, how did the people react?
Acts 14:8-11
Acts 14:8-11

8 And in Lystra a certain man without strength in his feet was sitting, a cripple from his mother’s womb, who had never walked.
9 This man heard Paul speaking. Paul, observing him intently and seeing that he had faith to be healed,
10 said with a loud voice, “Stand up straight on your feet!” And he leaped and walked.
11 Now when the people saw what Paul had done, they raised their voices, saying in the Lycaonian language, “The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!”

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How did the disciples restrain the multitudes from worshipping them?
Acts 14:14-18
Acts 14:14-18

14 But when the apostles Barnabas and Paul heard this, they tore their clothes and ran in among the multitude, crying out
15 and saying, “Men, why are you doing these things? We also are men with the same nature as you, and preach to you that you should turn from these useless things to the living God, who made the heaven, the earth, the sea, and all things that are in them,
16 who in bygone generations allowed all nations to walk in their own ways.
17 Nevertheless He did not leave Himself without witness, in that He did good, gave us rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling our hearts with food and gladness.”
18 And with these sayings they could scarcely restrain the multitudes from sacrificing to them.

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Why was paul stoned?
Was his recovery miraculous?
Acts 14:19-20
Acts 14:19-20

19 Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead.
20 However, when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went into the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.

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What happened at Derbe?
Acts 14:21
Acts 14:21

And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch,

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What did they do on the return trip in Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch?
Acts 14:23
Acts 14:23

So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

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Where did they preach before returning to Antioch in Syria?
Wid they report at Antioch?
Acts 14:24-27
Acts 14:24-27

24 And after they had passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.
ow when they had preached the word in Perga, they went down to Attalia.
26 From there they sailed to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work which they had completed.
27 Now when they had come and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

At Iconium, Idolatry at Lystra, Stoning Paul, Escape to Derbe, Strengthening the Converts

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Acts 8-14 Summary
The church seatters under persecution

    After Stephen's death, christians in Jerusalem scatter everywhere preaching the Word.
From Jerusalem to Judea, then to·Samaria, then into Syria, Cyprus Cilicia & Northward.
Also Southward into Africa, Eastward into Mesopotamia, & Westward into Asia Minor & Greece.
    In the process of this expansion Gentiles hear and respond to the message which the Jews thought would be theirs exclusively. Envy brings opposition to the universal gospel but it cannot be contained.

Acts 8:  Philip preaches in Samaria & Peter and John impart the gifts of the Holy Spirit there.  Philip preaches to & Baptizes the Ethiopian Eunuch, & continues to preach northward.

Acts 9:  Saul, persecuting the church, is converted by Christ on the road to Damascus.  Peter, at Lydda, heals Aeneas--a paralytic; at Joppa, he raises Tabitha--who had died.

Acts 10:  Cornelius, a Gentile, is told by God's angel to send for Peter. God informs Peter that   he should go. As he preaches to Gentiles the Holy Spirit is given to the Gentiles.

Acts 11:  Peter tells the church that God has accepted Gentiles. The church expands to  Phoenicia, Cyprus & Antioch. Agabus foretells of a famine. The brethren send help to Jerusalem.

Acts 12:  Herod the king kills James & imprisons Peter--but God releases him. Herod accepts  blasphemous praise & dies. Barnabas & Saul, having brought help for famine, return.

Acts 13:  The Holy Spirit commands the church at Antioch to send Barnabas & Saul on the  1st missionary journey--through Cyprus & into Asia Minor to Pisidian Antioch.

Acts 14:  The gospel is accepted & opposed. At Iconium a mob tries to stone the apostles.  At Lystra they stone Paul--but he survives. They preach at Derbe & retrace their journey.


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Chapter 15

What was taught by the men who came down from Judea?
Acts 15:1
Acts 15:1

And certain men came down from Judea and taught the brethren, “Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.”

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How did the brethren settle this issue?
Acts 15:2
Acts 15:2

Therefore, when Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and dispute with them, they determined that Paul and Barnabas and certain others of them should go up to Jerusalem, to the apostles and elders, about this question.

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What message did Paul, Barnabas & co. relate from Antioch to Jerusalem?
Acts 15:4-5
Acts 15:4-5

4 And when they had come to Jerusalem, they were received by the church and the apostles and the elders; and they reported all things that God had done with them.
5 But some of the sect of the Pharisees who believed rose up, saying, “It is necessary to circumcise them, and to command them to keep the law of Moses.”

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Who were setting the new requirements for Gentile christians?
Acts 15:6
Acts 15:6

Now the apostles and elders came together to consider this matter.

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What did Peter say God had done to show that Gentiles were accepted?
Acts 15:7
Acts 15:7

And when there had been much dispute, Peter rose up and said to them: “Men and brethren, you know that a good while ago God chose among us, that by my mouth the Gentiles should hear the word of the gospel and believe.

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Why was it not acceptable to require the Law of Moses for Gentiles?
Acts 15:9-11
Acts 15:9-11

9 and made no distinction between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith.
10 Now therefore, why do you test God by putting a yoke on the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear?
11 But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved in the same manner as they.”

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What decision did James articulate on:
(a) circumcision and the Law of Moses? Why?
(b) necessary things ?
Acts 15:13-21
Acts 15:13-21

13 And after they had become silent, James answered, saying, “Men and brethren, listen to me:
14 Simon has declared how God at the first visited the Gentiles to take out of them a people for His name.
15 And with this the words of the prophets agree, just as it is written:
16 ‘After this I will return And will rebuild the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down; I will rebuild its ruins, And I will set it up;
17 So that the rest of mankind may seek the Lord, Even all the Gentiles who are called by My name, Says the Lord who does all these things.’
18 “Known to God from eternity are all His works.
19 Therefore I judge that we should not trouble those from among the Gentiles who are turning to God,
20 but that we write to them to abstain from things polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from things strangled, and from blood.
21 For Moses has had throughout many generations those who preach him in every city, being read in the synagogues every Sabbath.”

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Who were chosen to carry the message? to where?
Acts 15:22
Acts 15:22

Then it pleased the apostles and elders, with the whole church, to send chosen men of their own company to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas, namely, Judas who was also named Barsabas, and Silas, leading men among the brethren.

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Why did Paul choose Silas for the second missionary journey?
Where did they go?
Where did Barnabas go? with whom?
Acts 15:36-41
Acts 15:36-41

36 Then after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us now go back and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they are doing.”
37 Now Barnabas was determined to take with them John called Mark.
38 But Paul insisted that they should not take with them the one who had departed from them in Pamphylia, and had not gone with them to the work.
39 Then the contention became so sharp that they parted from one another. And so Barnabas took Mark and sailed to Cyprus;
40 but Paul chose Silas and departed, being commended by the brethren to the grace of God.
41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.

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What two events described in this chapter will help you remember it?

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Conflict over Circumcision, The Jerusalem Council, The Jerusalem Decree, Continuing Ministry in Syria, Division over John Mark

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Chapter 16

List what we know about Timothy:
(a) His Mother             Grandmother           Father
(b) His home                (c) His relation to Paul      
(d) His circumcision   (e) His education
(f)  His gift                    (g) His "soundness"     (h) His age
(i)  His health                (j) His job
(k) His "confession"        (l) His reputation
Acts 16:1-4
Acts 16:1-4

1 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timothy, the son of a certain Jewish woman who believed, but his father was Greek.
2 He was well spoken of by the brethren who were at Lystra and Iconium.
3 Paul wanted to have him go on with him. And he took him and circumcised him because of the Jews who were in that region, for they all knew that his father was Greek.
4 And as they went through the cities, they delivered to them the decrees to keep, which were determined by the apostles and elders at Jerusalem.

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See also the following scriptures
I Timothy 1:2, 4:6,12,14, 5:23; 6:2b,12-13,
II Timothy 1:5-6, 2:2,22, 3:10-15, 4:1-2

What regions did Paul & co. pass through?
What did they learn about the churches they had begun?
Why did they avoid Asia and Bithynia?
Acts 16:5-7
Acts 16:5-7

5 So the churches were strengthened in the faith, and increased in number daily.
6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia.
7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit did not permit them.

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What experience at Troas caused them to take a ship to Philippi?
Acts 16:8-12
Acts 16:8-12

8 So passing by Mysia, they came down to Troas.
9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”
10 Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them.
11 Therefore, sailing from Troas, we ran a straight course to Samothrace, and the next day came to Neapolis,
12 and from there to Philippi, which is the foremost city of that part of Macedonia, a colony. And we were staying in that city for some days.

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List what we know about Lydia:
 (a) Her home   Her business
    (b) Her faith    (c) Her hospitality
Acts 16:13-15
Acts 16:13-15

13 And on the Sabbath day we went out of the city to the riverside, where prayer was customarily made; and we sat down and spoke to the women who met there.
14 Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. The Lord opened her heart to heed the things spoken by Paul.
15 And when she and her household were baptized, she begged us, saying, “If you have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come to my house and stay.” So she persuaded us.

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Why did Paul exorcise a spirit from the slave girl?
Why did this disturb her masters?
To whom did they complain?
What did they do?
Acts 16:16-24
Acts 16:16-24

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What were Paul and Silas doing at midnight?
What event caused the jailor to attempt suicide?
Why would he want to kill himself?
What prevented him?
Acts 16:25-28
Acts 16:25-28

25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.
26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed.
27 And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself.
28 But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.”

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How did Paul answer the question "What must I do to be saved?"
Acts 16:30-31
Acts 16:30-31

30 And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”

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Describe the events that followed, leading up to the jailer's rejoicing?
Acts 16:30-34
Acts 16:30-34

30 And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.”
32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house.
33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized.
34 Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.

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What struck fear in the hearts of the city magistrates?
Why?
What did they do?
Where did Paul & Silas go?
Acts 16:35-40
Acts 16:35-40

35 And when it was day, the magistrates sent the [a]officers, saying, “Let those men go.”
36 So the keeper of the prison reported these words to Paul, saying, “The magistrates have sent to let you go. Now therefore depart, and go in peace.”
37 But Paul said to them, “They have beaten us openly, uncondemned Romans, and have thrown us into prison. And now do they put us out secretly? No indeed! Let them come themselves and get us out.”
38 And the officers told these words to the magistrates, and they were afraid when they heard that they were Romans.
39 Then they came and pleaded with them and brought them out, and asked them to depart from the city.
40 So they went out of the prison and entered the house of Lydia; and when they had seen the brethren, they encouraged them and departed.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Timothy Joins Paul and Silas, The Macedonian Call, Lydia Baptized at Philippi, Paul and Silas Imprisoned, The Philippian Jailer Saved, Paul Refuses to Depart Secretly

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Chapter 17

Having passed through_______________ and_______________
they came to_______________ where Paul entered the_______________
to preach about Jesus.
Acts 17:1-3
Acts 17:1-3

1 Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews.
2 Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures,
3 explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ.”

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Who were persuaded?
a) of the Jews
   b) of the Gentiles
Acts 17:4
Acts 17:4

And some of them were persuaded; and a great multitude of the devout Greeks, and not a few of the leading women, joined Paul and Silas.

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Why and how was Jason punished?
Acts 17:5-9
Acts 17:5-9

5 But the Jews who were not persuaded, becoming envious, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an uproar and attacked the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.
6 But when they did not find them, they dragged Jason and some brethren to the rulers of the city, crying out, “These who have turned the world upside down have come here too.
7 Jason has [c]harbored them, and these are all acting contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying there is another king—Jesus.”
8 And they troubled the crowd and the rulers of the city when they heard these things.
9 So when they had taken security from Jason and the rest, they let them go.

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How and why was Paul's reception different at Berea?
Why did Paul leave for Athens?
Who stayed?
Acts 17:10-15
Acts 17:10-15

10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews.
11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.
12 Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men.
13 But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there also and stirred up the crowds.
14 Then immediately the brethren sent Paul away, to go to the sea; but both Silas and Timothy remained there.
15 So those who conducted Paul brought him to Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed, they departed.

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In Athens, who did Paul reason with:
(a) in the synagogue?
 (b) in the market place?
Acts 17:17
Acts 17:17

Therefore he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and with the Gentile worshipers, and in the marketplace daily with those who happened to be there.

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Explain the following from Paul's speech on the Areopagus: (a) why he chose to mention the altar he saw in the city?
(b) why idols should not be worshipped or even built?
(c) why we are alive and how we relate to God?
(d) what God is declaring to man now, and who will be our judge?
Acts 17:17-31
Acts 17:17-31

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What was the response to his speech?
Acts 17:32-34
Acts 17:32-34

32 And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked, while others said, “We will hear you again on this matter.”
33 So Paul departed from among them.
34 However, some men joined him and believed, among them Dionysius the Areopagite, a woman named Damaris, and others with them.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Preaching Christ at Thessalonica, Assault on Jason’s House, Ministering at Berea, The Philosophers at Athens, Addressing the Areopagus

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Chapter 18

Concerning Aquila and Priscilla:
  (a) Why were they in Corinth?
     (b) What was their occupation?
     (c) Why did Paul stay with them & for how long?

Acts 18:1-3
Acts 18:1-3

1 After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth.
2 And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because Claudius had commanded all the Jews to depart from Rome); and he came to them.
3 So, because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and worked; for by occupation they were tentmakers.

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Why did Silas and Timothy come from Macedonia?
Acts 18:5
Acts 18:5

5 When Silas and Timothy had come from Macedonia ...

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What did Paul do when the Jews resisted his teaching?
Acts 18:6
Acts 18:6

But when they opposed him and blasphemed, he shook his garments and said to them, “Your blood be upon your own heads; I am clean. From now on I will go to the Gentiles.”

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Who believed Paul?
Acts 18:8
Acts 18:8

Then Crispus, the ruler of the synagogue, believed on the Lord with all his household. And many of the Corinthians, hearing, believed and were baptized.

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What did the Lord tell Paul?
Acts 18:9-10
Acts 18:9-10

9 Now the Lord spoke to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid, but speak, and do not keep silent;
10 for I am with you, and no one will attack you to hurt you; for I have many people in this city.”

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Of what did the Jews accuse Paul?
Acts 18:12-13
Acts 18:12-13

12 When Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews with one accord rose up against Paul and brought him to the judgment seat,
13 saying, “This fellow persuades men to worship God contrary to the law.”

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How did Gallio view the matter?
Acts 18:14-15
Acts 18:14-15

14 And when Paul was about to open his mouth, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of wrongdoing or wicked crimes, O Jews, there would be reason why I should bear with you.
15 But if it is a question of words and names and your own law, look to it yourselves; for I do not want to be a judge of such matters.”

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Why did they beat Sothenes?
Acts 18:17
Acts 18:17

Then all the Greeks took Sosthenes, the ruler of the synagogue, and beat him before the judgment seat. But Gallio took no notice of these things

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When Paul left Corinth, who went with him?
Acts 18:18
Acts 18:18

So Paul still remained a good while. Then he took leave of the brethren and sailed for Syria, and Priscilla and Aquila were with him. He had his hair cut off at Cenchrea, for he had taken a vow.

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What happened at Ephesus?
Acts 18:20-21
Acts 18:20-21

When they asked him to stay a longer time with them, he did not consent,
21 but took leave of them, saying, “I must by all means keep this coming feast in Jerusalem; but I will return again to you, God willing.” And he sailed from Ephesus.

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Whher did Paul go from Ephesus?
Acts 18:22
Acts 18:22

And when he had landed at Caesarea, and gone up and greeted the church, he went down to Antioch.

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On his 3rd missionary journey, Paul began from _______________
and went through all the country of _______________
and _______________ confirming the churches.

  Concerning Apollos:
     (a) Where was he born?
     (b) How good a preacher was he?
     ( c) What error did Aquila & Priscilla correct?
     ( d) Where did he go from Ephesus

Acts 18:24-27
Acts 18:24-27

24 Now a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man and mighty in the Scriptures, came to Ephesus.
25 This man had been instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in spirit, he spoke and taught accurately the things of the Lord, though he knew only the baptism of John.
26 So he began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Aquila and Priscilla heard him, they took him aside and explained to him the way of God more accurately.
27 And when he desired to cross to Achaia, the brethren wrote, exhorting the disciples to receive him; and when he arrived, he greatly helped those who had believed through grace;

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Ministering at Corinth, Paul Returns to Antioch, Ministry of Apollos,

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Chapter 19

What road did Paul take to Ephesus? (Read Acts 18:23 & 19: 1)
Acts 18:23
Acts 18:23

After he had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

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   Acts 19:1
Acts 19:1

After he had spent some time there, he departed and went over the region of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

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Concerning the disciples in Ephesus:   (a) Why had they not received the Holy Spirit?
  (b) What did Paul teach them about John the Baptist?
  (c) How did they respond to this message?
  (d) How did they receive the Holy Spirit?
     Then what did they do?
Acts 19:2-6
Acts 19:2-6

2 he said to them, “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” So they said to him, “We have not so much as heard whether there is a Holy Spirit.”
3 And he said to them, “Into what then were you baptized?” So they said, “Into John’s baptism.”
4 Then Paul said, “John indeed baptized with a baptism of repentance, saying to the people that they should believe on Him who would come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.”
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid hands on them, the Holy Spirit came upon them, and they spoke with tongues and prophesied.

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Concerning Paul's ministry in Ephesus:
  (a) How long did he teach in the synagogue?
     How long in the school of Tyrannus?
  (b) What special miracles did God perform through Paul?
Acts 19:8-12
Acts 19:8-12

8 And he went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.
9 But when some were hardened and did not believe, but spoke evil of the Way before the multitude, he departed from them and withdrew the disciples, reasoning daily in the school of Tyrannus.
10 And this continued for two years, so that all who dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
11 Now God worked unusual miracles by the hands of Paul,
12 so that even handkerchiefs or aprons were brought from his body to the sick, and the diseases left them and the evil spirits went out of them.

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Concerning the 7 sons of Sceva:   (a) How did an evil spirit answer their attempt at exorcism?
  (b) How did the Ephesians react to this?
     Why did they burn books?
Acts 19:13-20
Acts 19:13-20

13 Then some of the itinerant Jewish exorcists took it upon themselves to call the name of the Lord Jesus over those who had evil spirits, saying, “We exorcise you by the Jesus whom Paul preaches.”
14 Also there were seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, who did so.
15 And the evil spirit answered and said, “Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are you?”
16 Then the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, overpowered them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
17 This became known both to all Jews and Greeks dwelling in Ephesus; and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
18 And many who had believed came confessing and telling their deeds.
19 Also, many of those who had practiced magic brought their books together and burned them in the sight of all. And they counted up the value of them, and it totaled fifty thousand pieces of silver.
20 So the word of the Lord grew mightily and prevailed.

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Who did Paul send to Macedonia?
What had Paul decided to do?
Acts 19:22
Acts 19:22

So he sent into Macedonia two of those who ministered to him, Timothy and Erastus, but he himself stayed in Asia for a time.

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  Why did the silversmiths object to Paul's teachings?
  Who did they catch and take into the "theater"?
  Why didn't Paul go in? Who tried to make a defense to the "mob"?
  How long did the "mob" chant "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians"?
Acts 19:24-34
Acts 19:24-34

24 For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines of Diana, brought no small profit to the craftsmen.
25 He called them together with the workers of similar occupation, and said: “Men, you know that we have our prosperity by this trade.
26 Moreover you see and hear that not only at Ephesus, but throughout almost all Asia, this Paul has persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are not gods which are made with hands.
27 So not only is this trade of ours in danger of falling into disrepute, but also the temple of the great goddess Diana may be despised and her magnificence destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worship.”
28 Now when they heard this, they were full of wrath and cried out, saying, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!”
29 So the whole city was filled with confusion, and rushed into the theater with one accord, having seized Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians, Paul’s travel companions.
30 And when Paul wanted to go in to the people, the disciples would not allow him.
31 Then some of the officials of Asia, who were his friends, sent to him pleading that he would not venture into the theater.
32 Some therefore cried one thing and some another, for the assembly was confused, and most of them did not know why they had come together.
33 And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander motioned with his hand, and wanted to make his defense to the people.
34 But when they found out that he was a Jew, all with one voice cried out for about two hours, “Great is Diana of the Ephesians!”

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Explain these phrases from the town clerk's speech:   (a) "these are undeniable facts"
  (b) "these men are neither robbers of temples or blasphemers of our goddess"
  (c) "the courts are in session"
  (d) "we shall be unable to account for this disorderly gathering"
Acts 19:35-41
Acts 19:35-41

35 And when the city clerk had quieted the crowd, he said: “Men of Ephesus, what man is there who does not know that the city of the Ephesians is temple guardian of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Zeus?
36 Therefore, since these things cannot be denied, you ought to be quiet and do nothing rashly.
37 For you have brought these men here who are neither robbers of temples nor blasphemers of your goddess.
38 Therefore, if Demetrius and his fellow craftsmen have a case against anyone, the courts are open and there are proconsuls. Let them bring charges against one another.
39 But if you have any other inquiry to make, it shall be determined in the lawful assembly.
40 For we are in danger of being called in question for today’s uproar, there being no reason which we may give to account for this disorderly gathering.”
41 And when he had said these things, he dismissed the assembly.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Paul at Ephesus, Miracles Glorify Christ, The Riot at Ephesus,

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Chapter 20

Why did Paul leave Ephesus to go through Macedonia into Greece?
Why did he return through Macedonia?
Acts 20:1-3
Acts 20:1-3

1. After the uproar had ceased, Paul called the disciples to himself, embraced them, and departed to go to Macedonia.
2 Now when he had gone over that region and encouraged them with many words, he came to Greece
3 and stayed three months. And when the Jews plotted against him as he was about to sail to Syria, he decided to return through Macedonia.

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MATCH PAUL'S COMPANIONS WITH THEIR HOMES:
Sopater     Derbe
Timothy      Amphipolis
Secundus    Thessalonia
Trophimus     Berea
Aristarchus    Troas
Gaius        Asia
Tychicus     Capadocia
Acts 20:4
Acts 20:4

4 And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia—also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
5 These men, going ahead, waited for us at Troas.

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Who sailed with Paul to meet his company in Asia?
Acts 20:4
Acts 20:4

4 And Sopater of Berea accompanied him to Asia—also Aristarchus and Secundus of the Thessalonians, and Gaius of Derbe, and Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus of Asia.
5 These men, going ahead, waited for us at Troas.

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Why did they wait 7 days in Troas?
What is meant by "break bread"? (vss. 7 & 11)
Define "first day of the week".
Acts 20:6
Acts 20:6

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Acts 20:7-11
Acts 20:7-11

7 Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread,
...
11 Now when he had come up, had broken bread and eaten, and talked a long while, even till daybreak, he departed.

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How long did Paul preach?
What did Paul do for Eutychus?
Acts 20:7
Acts 20:7

Now on the first day of the week, when the disciples came together to break bread, Paul, ready to depart the next day, spoke to them and continued his message until midnight.

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Acts 20:9-10
Acts 20:9-10

9 And in a window sat a certain young man named Eutychus, who was sinking into a deep sleep. He was overcome by sleep; and as Paul continued speaking, he fell down from the third story and was taken up dead.
10 But Paul went down, fell on him, and embracing him said, “Do not trouble yourselves, for his life is in him.”

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Paul went by land to ______________ then by ship to _____________
where he sent for the elders from __________________________
Acts 20:13-17
Acts 20:13-17

13 Then we went ahead to the ship and sailed to Assos, there intending to take Paul on board; for so he had ]given orders, intending himself to go on foot.
14 And when he met us at Assos, we took him on board and came to Mitylene.
15 We sailed from there, and the next day came opposite Chios. The following day we arrived at Samos and stayed at Trogyllium. The next day we came to Miletus.
16 For Paul had decided to sail past Ephesus, so that he would not have to spend time in Asia; for he was hurrying to be at Jerusalem, if possible, on the Day of Pentecost.
17 From Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called for the elders of the church.

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Explain these phrases from Paul's talk with the elders:
(a) "I go bound in the spirit to Jerusalem".
  _______________________________________________________
(b) "the church of God which He purchased with His own blood".
  _______________________________________________________
(c) "from among yourselves shall men arise speaking perverse things".
  _______________________________________________________
(d) ''these hands ministered unto my necessities".
  _______________________________________________________
Acts 20:22-35
Acts 20:22-35

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Where do we find Jesus' words: "It is more blessed to give than to receive."?
Acts 20:35
Acts 20:35

I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Journeys in Greece, Ministering at Troas, From Troas to Miletus, The Ephesian Elders Exhorted

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Chapter 21

Locate the following places on a map & tell what each place is: (example--"Patara" shown)
  (a) Cos
  (b)Rhodes
  (c) Patara-an ancient seaport of Lycia near the mouth of the Xanthus (d) Cyprus
  (e) Tyre
  (f) Ptolemais
  (g) Caesarea
  (h) Jerusalem


At Tyre, what did the brethren warn Paul against?
How did Paul respond?
Acts 21:1-15
Acts 21:1-15

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At Jerusalem, after Paul related his ministry to ________& ________,
Why did they suggest Paul take a vow?
Was this wrong for Paul to do?
Acts 21:17-25
Acts 21:17-25

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What interrupted Paul's "purification"?
Of what was Paul accused?
Was it true?
Acts 21:27-30
Acts 21:27-30

27 Now when the seven days were almost ended, the Jews from Asia, seeing him in the temple, stirred up the whole crowd and laid hands on him,
28 crying out, “Men of Israel, help! This is the man who teaches all men everywhere against the people,
the law, and this place; and furthermore he also brought Greeks into the temple and has defiled this holy place.”
29 (For they had previously seen Trophimus the Ephesian with him in the city, whom they supposed that Paul had brought into the temple.)
30 And all the city was disturbed; and the people ran together, seized Paul, and dragged him out of the temple; and immediately the doors were shut.

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Why did the Roman commander arrest Paul?
Who did the commander think Paul was?
Why did the commander let Paul speak to the crowd?
Acts 21:30-39
Acts 21:30-39

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Warnings on the Journey to Jerusalem, Paul Urged to Make Peace, Arrested in the Temple, Addressing the Jerusalem Mob

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Chapter 22

Paul's Defense before the crowd in Jerusalem

Why did Paul use the following expressions?
 (i.e. What advantage did he seek?)
 A. "Brethren and fathers ... " _________________________
 B. "hear my defense ... " _________________________
Acts 22:1
Acts 22:1

“Brethren and fathers, hear my defense before you now.”

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What did Paul say about his religious education _________________________
Who witnessed this? _________________________
Acts 22:3
Acts 22:3

“I am indeed a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city at the feet of Gamaliel, taught according to the strictness of our fathers’ law, and was zealous toward God as you all are today.

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How had Paul dealt with christians? _________________________
Who witnessed this? _________________________
(note: see vs 19-20)
Acts 22:4-5
Acts 22:4-5

4 I persecuted this Way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women,
5 as also the high priest bears me witness, and all the council of the elders, from whom I also received letters to the brethren, and went to Damascus to bring in chains even those who were there to Jerusalem to be punished.

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   Acts 22:19-20
Acts 22:19-20

9 So I said, ‘Lord, they know that in every synagogue I imprisoned and beat those who believe on You.
20 And when the blood of Your martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by consenting to his death and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’

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On the road to Damascus, how did Jesus stop Paul? _________________________
What did Jesus ask Paul? _________________________
What did Jesus tell Paul to do? _________________________
What could/couldn't his companions bear witness to? _________________________
Why did Jesus tell Paul to go to Damascus? _________________________
Acts 22:6-10
Acts 22:6-10

6 “Now it happened, as I journeyed and came near Damascus at about noon, suddenly a great light from heaven shone around me.
7 And I fell to the ground and heard a voice saying to me, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me?’
8 So I answered, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And He said to me, ‘I am Jesus of Nazareth, whom you are persecuting.’
9 “And those who were with me indeed saw the light and were afraid, but they did not hear the voice of Him who spoke to me.
10 So I said, ‘What shall I do, Lord?’ And the Lord said to me, ‘Arise and go into Damascus, and there you will be told all things which are appointed for you to do.’

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Describe Ananias: _________________________
What had God told Ananias about Paul? _________________________
What did Ananias instruct Paul to do? _________________________
What value is baptism? _________________________
Acts 22:12-16
Acts 22:12-16

12 “Then a certain Ananias, a devout man according to the law, having a good testimony with all the Jews who dwelt there,
13 came to me; and he stood and said to me, ‘Brother Saul, receive your sight.’ And at that same hour I looked up at him.
14 Then he said, ‘The God of our fathers has chosen you that you should know His will, and see the Just One, and hear the voice of His mouth.
15 For you will be His witness to all men of what you have seen and heard.
16 And now why are you waiting? Arise and be baptized, and wash away your sins, calling on the name of the Lord.’

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At Jerusalem, in a vision, what did God tell Paul:
 A. about the Jews _________________________
 B. concerning the Gentiles _________________________
Acts 22:18-21
Acts 22:18-21

18 and saw Him saying to me, ‘Make haste and get out of Jerusalem quickly, for they will not receive your testimony concerning Me.’
19 So I said, ‘Lord, they know that in every synagogue I imprisoned and beat those who believe on You.
20 And when the blood of Your martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by consenting to his death, and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’
21 Then He said to me, ‘Depart, for I will send you far from here to the Gentiles.’ ”

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How did the crowd react to Paul's last statement? (see vs.21)
    _______________________________________________
Acts 22:21-23
Acts 22:21-23

21 Then He said to me, ‘Depart, for I will send you far from here to the Gentiles.’
22 And they listened to him until this word, and then they raised their voices and said,
“Away with such a fellow from the earth, for he is not fit to live!”
23 Then, as they cried out and [a]tore off their clothes and threw dust into the air,

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When the Roman commander had Paul brought into the barracks:
 A. What did he intend to do with Paul? _________________________
 B. What did Paul ask of him? _________________________
 C. How could a man become a Roman citizen? _________________________
Acts 22:24-28
Acts 22:24-28

24 the commander ordered him to be brought into the barracks, and said that he should be examined under scourging,
so that he might know why they shouted so against him.
25 And as they bound him with thongs, Paul said to the centurion who stood by, “Is it lawful for you to scourge a man who is a Roman, and uncondemned?”
26 When the centurion heard that, he went and told the commander, saying, “Take care what you do, for this man is a Roman.”
27 Then the commander came and said to him, “Tell me, are you a Roman?” He said, “Yes.”
28 The commander answered, “With a large sum I obtained this citizenship.” And Paul said, “But I was born a citizen.”

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How did the "examiners" react? _________________________
Acts 22:29
Acts 22:29

Then immediately those who were about to examine him withdrew from him; and the commander was also afraid after he found out that he was a Roman, and because he had bound him.

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Why did the commander not release Paul? _________________________
Acts 22:30
Acts 22:30

The next day, because he wanted to know for certain why he was accused by the Jews, he released him from his bonds, and commanded the chief priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down and set him before them.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Paul’s Defense at Jerusalem, Paul’s Roman Citizenship, The Sanhedrin Divided

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Chapter 23

Paul before the Council

How could Paul say he had always lived with a clear conscience?
Acts 23:1
Acts 23:1

Then Paul, looking earnestly at the council, said, “Men and brethren, I have lived in all good conscience before God until this day.”.

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Why did Paul call Ananias a 'whitewashed wall'?
Why did Paul apologize for saying that ?
Acts 23:2-5
Acts 23:2-5

2 And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth.
3 Then Paul said to him, “God will strike you, you whitewashed wall! For you sit to judge me according to the law, and do you command me to be struck contrary to the law?”
4 And those who stood by said, “Do you revile God’s high priest?”
5 Then Paul said, “I did not know, brethren, that he was the high priest; for it is written, ‘You shall not speak evil of a ruler of your people.’ ”

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For what did Paul say he was on trial?
Who in the Council said they found nothing wrong with Paul?
Why?
Acts 23:6-9
Acts 23:6-9

6 But when Paul perceived that one part were Sadducees and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, “Men and brethren, I am a Pharisee, the son of a Pharisee; concerning the hope and resurrection of the dead I am being judged!”
7 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees; and the assembly was divided.
8 For Sadducees say that there is no resurrection—and no angel or spirit; but the Pharisees confess both.
9 Then there arose a loud outcry. And the scribes of the Pharisees’ party arose and protested, saying, “We find no evil in this man; but if a spirit or an angel has spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”

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Why was Paul removed from the Council?
What did the Lord tell Paul?
Acts 23:10-11
Acts 23:10-11

10 Now when there arose a great dissension, the commander, fearing lest Paul might be pulled to pieces by them, commanded the soldiers to go down and take him by force from among them, and bring him into the barracks. The Plot Against Paul
11 But the following night the Lord stood by him and said, “Be of good cheer, Paul; for as you have testified for Me in Jerusalem, so you must also bear witness at Rome.”

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What plot did 40 Jews devise?
How was it foiled and by whom?
Acts 23:12-18
Acts 23:12-18

12 And when it was day, some of the Jews banded together and bound themselves under an oath, saying that they would neither eat nor drink till they had killed Paul.
13 Now there were more than forty who had formed this conspiracy.
14 They came to the chief priests and elders, and said, “We have bound ourselves under a great oath that we will eat nothing until we have killed Paul.
15 Now you, therefore, together with the council, suggest to the commander that he be brought down to you tomorrow, as though you were going to make further inquiries concerning him; but we are ready to kill him before he comes near.”
16 So when Paul’s sister’s son heard of their ambush, he went and entered the barracks and told Paul.
17 Then Paul called one of the centurions to him and said, “Take this young man to the commander, for he has something to tell him.”
18 So he took him and brought him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner called me to him and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to say to you.”

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Where & how was Paul taken ?
Acts 23:23-24
Acts 23:23-24

23 And he called for two centurions, saying, “Prepare two hundred soldiers, seventy horsemen, and two hundred spearmen to go to Caesarea at the third hour of the night;
24 and provide mounts to set Paul on, and bring him safely to Felix the governor.”

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____________ wrote a letter to ____________
describing Paul's arrest by ____________
followed by his rescue.
Did he find Paul was accused of any Roman Law violations?
Why was Paul being sent?
Acts 23:25-30
Acts 23:25-30

25 He wrote a letter in the following manner:
26 Claudius Lysias, To the most excellent governor Felix: Greetings.
27 This man was seized by the Jews and was about to be killed by them. Coming with the troops I rescued him, having learned that he was a Roman.
28 And when I wanted to know the reason they accused him, I brought him before their council.
29 I found out that he was accused concerning questions of their law, but had nothing charged against him deserving of death or chains.
30 And when it was told me that the Jews lay in wait for the man, I sent him immediately to you, and also commanded his accusers to state before you the charges against him.
Farewell.

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Where was Paul kept while awaiting his hearing?
Acts 23:35
Acts 23:35

he said, “I will hear you when your accusers also have come.” And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s Praetorium.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

The Jerusalem Jews Plot to Kill Paul, The Plot Against Paul, Sent to Felix

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Chapter 24

Concerning Felix, tell the following
 (a) His title _______________________________
 (b) Duties he performed for the Jews _______________________________
 (c) His wife's name & religion _______________________________
 (d) His religious education _______________________________


Concerning Tertullus:  (a) What was his profession? _______________________________
 (b) Why did he favorably describe Felix's administration? _______________________________
 (c) Of what did he accuse Paul? _______________________________
Acts 24:1-8
Acts 24:1-8

1 Now after five days Ananias the high priest came down with the elders and a certain orator named Tertullus. These gave evidence to the governor against Paul.
2 And when he was called upon, Tertullus began his accusation, saying: “Seeing that through you we enjoy great peace, and prosperity is being brought to this nation by your foresight,
3 we accept it always and in all places, most noble Felix, with all thankfulness.
4 Nevertheless, not to be tedious to you any further, I beg you to hear, by your courtesy, a few words from us.
5 For we have found this man a plague, a creator of dissension among all the Jews throughout the world, and a ringleader of the sect of the Nazarenes.
6 He even tried to profane the temple, and we seized him, and wanted to judge him according to our law.
7 But the commander Lysias came by and with great violence took him out of our hands,
8 commanding his accusers to come to you. By examining him yourself you may ascertain all these things of which we accuse him.”

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Concerning Paul's defense:  (a) How did he describe Felix? _______________________________
 (b) What did he say about his capture ? _______________________________
 (c) What did he say about the Jew's accusation? _______________________________
Acts 24:10-13
Acts 24:10-13

10 Then Paul, after the governor had nodded to him to speak, answered: “Inasmuch as I know that you have been for many years a judge of this nation, I do the more cheerfully answer for myself,
11 because you may ascertain that it is no more than twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem to worship.
12 And they neither found me in the temple disputing with anyone nor inciting the crowd, either in the synagogues or in the city.
13 Nor can they prove the things of which they now accuse me.

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Was Felix's judgment swift? _______________________________
Acts 24:22-23
Acts 24:22-23

22 But when Felix heard these things, having more accurate knowledge of the Way, he adjourned the proceedings and said, “When Lysias the commander comes down, I will make a decision on your case.”
23 So he commanded the centurion to keep Paul and to let him have liberty, and told him not to forbid any of his friends to provide for or visit him.

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How was Paul treated at Caesarea? _______________________________
Acts 23:33-35
Acts 23:33-35

33 When they came to Caesarea and had delivered the letter to the governor, they also presented Paul to him.
34 And when the governor had read it, he asked what province he was from. And when he understood that he was from Cilicia,
35 he said, “I will hear you when your accusers also have come.” And he commanded him to be kept in Herod’s Praetorium.

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What matters did Paul discuss with Felix? _______________________________
How did Felix respond to Paul's teaching? _______________________________
Acts 24:25
Acts 24:25

Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, “Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you.”

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How long did Felix keep Paul? _______________________________
Why? _______________________________

Who replaced Felix? _______________________________
Acts 24:27
Acts 24:27

But after two years Porcius Festus succeeded Felix; and Felix, wanting to do the Jews a favor, left Paul bound.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Accused of Sedition, The Defense Before Felix,
Felix Procrastinates

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Chapter 25

Why did the Jews want Festus to send Paul from Caesarea to Jerusalem?

What was Festus' response?
Acts 25:2-4
Acts 25:2-4

2 Then the high priest and the chief men of the Jews informed him against Paul; and they petitioned him,
3 asking a favor against him, that he would summon him to Jerusalem—while they lay in ambush along the road to kill him.
4 But Festus answered that Paul should be kept at Caesarea, and that he himself was going there shortly.

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Did the Jews present any valid charges against Paul?
Acts 25:7
Acts 25:7

When he had come, the Jews who had come down from Jerusalem stood about and laid many serious complaints against Paul, which they could not prove,

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What did Paul mean, "I appeal unto Caesar"?
 (a) "I don't want to be judged by Jews."
 (b) "I want to speak to the emperor."
 (c) "I should be judged by you, Festus."
Acts 25:8-11
Acts 25:8-11

8 while he answered for himself, “Neither against the law of the Jews, nor against the temple, nor against Caesar have I offended in anything at all.”
9 But Festus, wanting to do the Jews a favor, answered Paul and said, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and there be judged before me concerning these things?”
10 So Paul said, “I stand at Caesar’s judgment seat, where I ought to be judged. To the Jews I have done no wrong, as you very well know.
11 For if I am an offender, or have committed anything deserving of death, I do not object to dying; but if there is nothing in these things of which these men accuse me, no one can deliver me to them. I appeal to Caesar.”

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What did Festus tell King Agrippa about?
 (a) Felix
 (b) the chief priests and elders
 (c) Roman law
 (d) Jesus
 (e) his decisions about Paul
Acts 25:14-21
Acts 25:14-21

14 When they had been there many days, Festus laid Paul’s case before the king, saying: “There is a certain man left a prisoner by Felix,
15 about whom the chief priests and the elders of the Jews informed me, when I was in Jerusalem, asking for a judgment against him.
16 To them I answered, ‘It is not the custom of the Romans to deliver any man to destruction before the accused meets the accusers face to face, and has opportunity to answer for himself concerning the charge against him.’
17 Therefore when they had come together, without any delay, the next day I sat on the judgment seat and commanded the man to be brought in.
18 When the accusers stood up, they brought no accusation against him of such things as I supposed
19 but had some questions against him about their own religion and about a certain Jesus, who had died, whom Paul affirmed to be alive.
20 And because I was uncertain of such questions, I asked whether he was willing to go to Jerusalem and there be judged concerning these matters.
21 But when Paul appealed to be reserved for the decision of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I could send him to Caesar.”

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Why did Festus want King Agrippa to hear Paul?
Acts 25:25
Acts 25:25

But when I found that he had committed nothing deserving of death, and that he himself had appealed to Augustus, I decided to send him.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Paul Appeals to Caesar, Paul Before Agrippa

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Chapter 26

1. What was Paul taught as a Pharisee?
Acts 26:5
Acts 26:5

They knew me from the first, if they were willing to testify, that according to the strictest sect of our religion I lived a Pharisee.

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2. Did all Jews believe in a resurrection?
Acts 26:8
Acts 26:8

Why should it be thought incredible by you that God raises the dead?

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3. What had Paul done to christians before his conversion?
Acts 26:9
Acts 26:9

“Indeed, I myself thought I must do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth.

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4. When did he know Jesus was Lord?
Acts 26:14-16
Acts 26:14-16

14 And when we all had fallen to the ground, I heard a voice speaking to me and saying in the Hebrew language, ‘Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.’
15 So I said, ‘Who are You, Lord?’ And He said, ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.
16 But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you.

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5. What was to be Paul's ministry?
Why was Paul sent to the Gentiles?
Acts 26:16-18
Acts 26:16-18

16 But rise and stand on your feet; for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to make you a minister and a witness both of the things which you have seen and of the things which I will yet reveal to you.
17 I will deliver you from the Jewish people, as well as from the Gentiles, to whom I now send you,
18 to open their eyes, in order to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and an inheritance among those who are sanctified[c] by faith in Me.’

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6. Paul obeyed the _____________vision, preaching at ____________
& ___________ & throughout the borders of __________
& then to the ____________that they should____________
& do____________
Acts 26:19-20
Acts 26:19-20

19 “Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
20 but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.

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7. What had Moses & the prophets said about Christ?
Acts 26:22-23
Acts 26:22-23

22 Therefore, having obtained help from God, to this day I stand, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those which the prophets and Moses said would come—
23 that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead, and would proclaim light to the Jewish people and to the Gentiles.”

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8. Of what did Festus accuse Paul?
Acts 26:24
Acts 26:24

Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”

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9. What did Paul say to Agrippa?
Acts 26:26
Acts 26:26

For the king, before whom I also speak freely, knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner.

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10. Agrippa said to Paul, "________________________ "
& Paul replied, "________________________ "
Acts 26:28-29
Acts 26:28-29

28 Then Agrippa said to Paul, “You almost persuade me to become a Christian.”
29 And Paul said, “I would to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become both almost and altogether such as I am, except for these chains.”

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11. Why was Paul not set free?
Acts 26:32
Acts 26:32

Then Agrippa said to Festus, “This man might have been set free if he had not appealed to Caesar.”

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

Paul’s Early Life, Paul Recounts His Conversion, Paul’s Post-Conversion Life, Agrippa Parries Paul’s Challenge

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Chapter 27

1. Who was Julius & how did he treat Paul?
Acts 27:1-3
Acts 27:1-3

1 And when it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment.
2 So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us.
3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care.

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2. What happened at:
(a) Sidon _____________________
(b)Myra _____________________
Acts 27:3-6
Acts 27:3-6

3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care.
4 When we had put to sea from there, we sailed under the shelter of Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.
5 And when we had sailed over the sea which is off Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra, a city of Lycia.
6 There the centurion found an Alexandrian ship sailing to Italy, and he put us on board.

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3. At fair Havens, what did Paul tell Julius?

How did Julius respond?
Acts 27:9-11
Acts 27:9-11

9 Now when much time had been spent, and sailing was now dangerous because the Fast was already over, Paul advised them,
10 saying, “Men, I perceive that this voyage will end with disaster and much loss, not only of the cargo and ship, but also our lives.”
11 Nevertheless the centurion was more persuaded by the helmsman and the owner of the ship than by the things spoken by Paul.

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4. What weather did they encounter between Crete and Clauda?
Acts 27:13-16
Acts 27:13-16

13 When the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their desire, putting out to sea, they sailed close by Crete.
14 But not long after, a tempestuous head wind arose, called Euroclydon.
15 So when the ship was caught, and could not head into the wind, we let her drive.
16 And running under the shelter of an island called Clauda, we secured the skiff with difficulty.

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5. What was the purpose of the following :
(a) cables _________________________________
(b) the sea anchor __________________________
(c) tossing cargo overboard _________________
Acts 27:17-19
Acts 27:17-19

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17 When they had taken it on board, they used cables to undergird the ship; and fearing lest they should run aground on the Syrtis Sands, they struck sail and so were driven.
18 And because we were exceedingly tempest-tossed, the next day they lightened the ship.
19 On the third day we threw the ship’s tackle overboard with our own hands.

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17 so the men hoisted it aboard. Then they passed ropes under the ship itself to hold it together. Because they were afraid they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and let the ship be driven along.
18 We took such a violent battering from the storm that the next day they began to throw the cargo overboard.
19 On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands.

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6. How did Paul encourage them?
Acts 27:22
Acts 27:22

But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because not one of you will be lost; only the ship will be destroyed.

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7. When the sailors tried to abandon ship, what did Paul tell Julius?

What did Julius' men do?
Acts 27:31-32
Acts 27:31-32

31 Paul said to the centurion and the soldiers, “Unless these men stay in the ship, you cannot be saved.”
32 Then the soldiers cut away the ropes of the skiff and let it fall off.

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8. Why did Paul encourage them to eat?
Acts 27:34
Acts 27:34

Therefore I urge you to take nourishment, for this is for your survival, since not a hair will fall from the head of any of you.”

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9. After the ship ran aground, how did all the men get to shore?
Acts 27:43-44
Acts 27:43-44

43 But the centurion, wanting to save Paul, kept them from their purpose, and commanded that those who could swim should jump overboard first and get to land,
44 and the rest, some on boards and some on parts of the ship. And so it was that they all escaped safely to land.

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CHAPTER SUMMARY

The Voyage to Rome Begins, Paul’s Warning Ignored, In the Tempest, Shipwrecked on Malta

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Chapter 28

#  __________ people got safely to an island
  called __________ where the natives showed
them _________________________________
Acts 28:1
Acts 28:1

Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta.

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Paul:
 (a) survived the bite of a _______________
      (b) healed Publius' father of _______________
(c) healed the people of _______________
Acts 28:3-9
Acts 28:3-9

3 But when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks and laid them on the fire, a viper came out because of the heat, and fastened on his hand.
...
8 And it happened that the father of Publius lay sick of a fever and dysentery. Paul went in to him and prayed,\ and he laid his hands on him and healed him.
9 So when this was done, the rest of those on the island who had diseases also came and were healed.

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After ____ months, they sailed on an _____________ ship
to ____________________ then to ____________________
and _________________________ where they stayed with
some____________________ who escorted them to Rome
Acts 28:11-14
Acts 28:11-14

11 After three months we sailed in an Alexandrian ship whose figurehead was the Twin Brothers, which had wintered at the island.
12 And landing at Syracuse, we stayed three days.
13 From there we circled round and reached Rhegium. And after one day the south wind blew; and the next day we came to Puteoli,
14 where we found brethren, and were invited to stay with them seven days. And so we went toward Rome.

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Explain the following words from Paul's speech to the Jews in Rome:
(a) "I was forced to appeal to Caesar."
(b) "I am wearing this chain for the sake of the hope of Israel."
Acts 28:17-20
Acts 28:17-20

17 And it came to pass after three days that Paul called the leaders of the Jews together. So when they had come together, he said to them: “Men and brethren, though I have done nothing against our people or the customs of our fathers, yet I was delivered as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans,
18 who, when they had examined me, wanted to let me go, because there was no cause for putting me to death.
19 But when the [a]Jews spoke against it, I was compelled to appeal to Caesar, not that I had anything of which to accuse my nation.
20 For this reason therefore I have called for you, to see you and speak with you, because for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.”

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What had the Jews heard about Paul &/or the church?
Acts 28:21
Acts 28:21

Then they said to him, “We neither received letters from Judea concerning you, nor have any of the brethren who came reported or spoken any evil of you.

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After preaching to the Jews, why did Paul quote Isaiah to them?
Acts 28:25
Acts 28:25

So when they did not agree among themselves, they departed after Paul had said one word: “The Holy Spirit spoke rightly through Isaiah the prophet to our fathers,

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As the Jews departed, what were they doing?
Acts 28:29
Acts 28:29

And when he had said these words, the Jews departed and had a great dispute among themselves.

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How did Paul spend the next two years?
Acts 28:30
Acts 28:30

Then Paul dwelt two whole years in his own rented house, and received all who came to him,

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What two events described in this chapter will help you remember it?

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Paul’s Ministry on Malta, Arrival at Rome, Paul’s Ministry at Rome

Without looking at your Bible, write at least one event from
each chapter of Acts that impressed you. (see other side)

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Chapter 22 - 28 Summary
Paul's Defenses to various Groups and Trip to Rome

Paul has completed three Missionary Journeys with much success in his labors, but throughout has encountered intense resistance as well from Jews and some religious & commercially motivated Gentiles. He has been warned about dangers he will encounter, but he is dedicated to the work and returns anyway. He is almost killed by a Jewish mob, but saved by the Roman centurion & Paul gains permission to speak to the crowd.

Acts 22--Paul's defense before the crowd-but they hear about Gentiles & riot.
The centurion takes Paul to beat him, but Paul reveals his Roman citizenship.

Acts 23--Paul tells the Council he is a Pharisee in hope of the resurrection. The Council riots.
Paul's nephew tells the centurion that 40 Jews plan to kill Paul, & he saves him.

Acts 24--Paul before Felix defends against Tertullus' untrue charges. Felix delays judgment.
Paul is kept 2 years & preaches to Felix, who trembles & delays obedience.

Acts 25--Paul tells Festus he has violated no laws. Festus suggests Paul return to Jerusalem.
Paul as a Roman appeals for an audience before Caesar. Agrippa & Bernice come.

Acts 26--To Agrippa, Paul reviews his life before & after his selection by Christ & baptism.
Agrippa resists conversion, but judges Paul innocent. yet bound by his own request.

Acts 27--Paul is delivered to a centurion to sail to Italy. Paul's warning is ignored in Crete.
Thus they lost the cargo but not the lives of any person. They arrive at Malta.

Acts 28--The natives are kind. Paul survives a viper's bite, heals several persons. 3 months later they sail for Italy. At Puteoli Paul preaches to Jews & at Rome for 2 years under guard.


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Additional handouts

Acts Summary and Outline PDF

Roman Titles and Ranks PDF

Emperors of Rome - 1st Century A.D. PDF

Rulers in Palestine PDF

Texts about Christ Paul may have used PDF

Persons Mentioned in Acts PDF

Recommended Further Readings PDF

From class handouts by Bill Dievendorf

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