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Who is the author? What was his profession? |
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To whom is the book written? What other book is written to him? |
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Theophilus; the Gospel of
Luke
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When was the book most likely written and where? |
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63 A.D., in Rome before Paul’s trial |
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What is the purpose of the book of Acts? |
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To record the establishment and growth of the early church |
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What is the theme of the book of Acts? |
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Witnesses for the Lord Jesus Christ |
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What three things does Luke mention Jesus did before ascension? |
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1. Jesus promises he will return
2. The Apostles will be baptized with the Holy Spirit
3. The Apostles will witness for Christ |
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How long of a period was it between the resurrection and ascension of Christ? |
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What command did Jesus leave with his apostles? |
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To go to Jerusalem and stay until they received baptism by the Holy Spirit |
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What question did the apostles ask Jesus? His response? |
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If he would now restore the kingdom of Israel; it was not for the apostles to know God’s will |
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What was promised when the Spirit came upon the apostles? What would they then be? |
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The apostles will receive power and be witnesses |
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ACTS 1
What happened as Jesus ascended to heaven? |
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As Jesus ascended to heaven, who stood nearby? |
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Two men in white, who promised that Jesus would return |
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ACTS 1
From where did Jesus ascend to heaven? |
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Where did the apostles stay in Jerusalem? With whom did they pray? |
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In an upper room, praying with the women (including the Virgin Mary) and his brothers |
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How many disciples were gathered in Jerusalem? |
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Approx. 120, with the 11 apostles |
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Who stood up to speak in Jerusalem and why? |
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Peter, because they needed to replace Judas |
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What happened to the body of Judas? What was the name of the field? |
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- Fell headlong, burst open in the middle, and entrails gushed out (after he hanged himself)
- The field purchased with money paid to betray Jesus, known as Akel Dama, the Field of Blood
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ACTS 1
What were the requirements to be considered a replacement for Judas?
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Had accompanied the apostles all the time the Lord Jesus went in and out among them
from the baptism of John to the day Jesus ascended to heaven
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ACTS 1
What would be a primary role of the replacement?
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to be a witness of the resurrection |
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What two candidates were selected?
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Joseph called Barsabas, surnamed Justus
and Matthias
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What procedure was used to determine who would replace Judas?
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prayer, then the casting of lots |
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Who became the new apostle?
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