Acts of the Apostles - Exam #1 Study Guide

9. As discussed in class, the original text of Acts (before chapter and verse divisions were added) appears to be structured according to how many general time periods?

- 6 times periods

20. As noted in class, what is meant by a "Sabbath day's journey" (1:12)?

- About 5/8 of a mile -> the distance from the edge of camp to the Tabernacle when the Israelites were in the desert led by Moses

6. For our purposes, as discussed in class, the most accurate title for this book is what?

- Acts of the Apostles (some acts of all apostles)

25. In the proceedings to replace Judas, the source of Peter's quotation is attributed to: (a) Scripture, (b) the Holy Spirit, (c) David, or (d) Psalms? (1:16, 20)

- All of the above -> Holy Spirit through David in writing Psalms which is Scripture

18. The testimony of Jesus was to be proclaimed in what four geographical localities specified in the text? (1:8)

- "...and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."

17. As noted in class, contextually whom is promised the baptism of the Holy Spirit? (1:2, 5)

- "the apostles whom He had chosen" - establishes the context - There are only 11 left - He had chosen 12, then Judas left

27. What are the three qualifications of an apostle specifically alluded to in 1:20-24 (as noted in class)?

- 1) Accompanied Jesus during earthly ministry - 2) Eyewitness of the resurrected Christ - 3) Chosen by the Lord Himself

23. During the several days between the ascension of Christ and the day of Pentecost, about how many disciples assembled together? (1:15)

- 120

8. As noted in class, the book of Acts provides about how many years of history of the early church?

- 30 years

14. From Christ's resurrection to his ascension was a period of how long? (1:3)

- 40 days

30. As discussed in class, what is meant by "disciple" and "apostle," and what is the difference?

- Apostle - those who were chosen and sent by Jesus o Greek verb - apostello: to send o Noun form - apostolos: one who is sent o This is transliterated into apostle - Disciple - a follower {in this context, learn from, accept, and follow Jesus} o Latin noun - discipulus, discipuli - student

29. "They were all together in one place ..." (2:1). As discussed in class, according to its nearest antecedent, to whom does the pronoun "they" refer in this verse?

- Because we know that the setting is the upper room where they had had the Last Supper, we know that the "they" refers to the apostles o Do more digging into this one

19. All of the original apostles were from which geographical region? (1:11; 2:7)

- Galilee

26. From both Matt. 27:5 and Acts 1:18, what happened to Judas Iscariot?

- He bought a field, whether physically or the purchasing of it with his money. He also died, by hanging according to Matthew or his body falling and splitting open according to Luke. It is reasonable to think that he died by hanging and his body fell and burst post-mortem

13. The "former account" or "first book" concerned "all that Jesus began both to do and teach" (1:1). According to class discussion: What is the significance of the word "began" in this verse? What is the significance of "do and teach" in this verse?

- Indicates that the work wasn't finished - Do and teach...He lived the Gospel; He put into practice was He taught: set an example and taught it - "both to do and teach" (cf. Ezra 7:10) - What is significant about these opening words - emphasis on the fact that it is the beginning of the story - Acts is a continuation of the story that has begun - What is significant in the word order? He did then He taught

16. The apostles were to wait for the "Promise of the Father" in what city? (1:4)

- Jerusalem

22. Of the original apostles named (1:13), who is missing?

- Judas

2. Who was the human author of the book of Acts?

- Luke

5. The approximate date of the writing of this book (according to class discussion)?

- Luke finished around A.D. 62

1. As noted in class, what is the significance of the "we" sections in Acts?

- Luke is including himself with the other apostles he was present

28. The one chosen to take Judas' place as an apostle: (1:26)

- Matthias

3. Ethnically the writer of the book of Acts appears to have been Jewish or non-Jewish? (1:18-19)

- Non-Jewish - he spoke high Greek & used "their" in reference to Jews - 19 Everyone in Jerusalem heard about this, so they called that field in their language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)

24. The name of the leading figure who addressed the gathering of disciples (1:15), as well as the crowd on the Day of Pentecost (2:14)?

- Peter

4. The secular trade of the writer of Acts was what? (Col. 4:14)

- Physician

12. What is "the former account" or "first book" alluded to in Acts 1:1?

- The Gospel of Luke

15. Between his resurrection and ascension, Jesus spent his time speaking to the apostles about what? (1:3)

- The kingdom of God - He also gave many proofs that He was alive

10. Acts is specifically addressed to whom? (1:1)

- Theophilus

7. List the five purposes of Acts as discussed in class:

- To complete the story of redemption - Book of conversions - A missionary book -> the Great Commission carried out - Serves as a natural link between the Gospels & the Epistles

11. The name of the one to whom Acts is addressed means what? (1:1)

- meaning "lover of God," which means that it could be to all people who love God, but it's reasonable to think that Theophilus was a real person who was a patron for Luke {paid for his stuff}