Acts 9 - Flashcard MC questions - Ted Hildebrandt

Who did God call at Damascus to restore Saul's sight (Acts 9:10f)? A. Ananias B. Barnabas C. Eutychus D. Alexander

A. Ananias

Where was Saul when a light from heaven flashed around him (Acts 9:3)? A. As he neared Damascus B. As he was leaving Jerusalem C. When he stopped for lunch on the way to Damascus D. When his donkey turned off the road to Damascus

A. As he neared Damascus

How did Saul baffle the Jews in Damascus (Acts 9:22)? A. By proving that Jesus was the Christ B. By arguing in their synagogues that Jesus had risen from the dead C. By telling how he had met Jesus on the road to Damascus D. By explaining to them the Scriptures that Jesus was the Son of David

A. By proving that Jesus was the Christ

When the brothers learned there was a plot in Jerusalem to kill Saul, where did they take him (Acts 9:30)? A. Down to Caesarea B. Down to Joppa C. Down to Tyre D. Down to Jericho

A. Down to Caesarea

What did Jesus tell Saul to do after he fell to the ground on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:6)? A. Go into the city and he would be told what to do B. Repent and believe in the Lord Jesus Christ C. Have his servants lead him to the well of Damascus D. Go to the gate of Damascus and ask for Alphaeus

A. Go into the city and he would be told what to do

What two things did Ananias say that Jesus sent him to do for Saul (Acts 9:17)? A. Place his hands on him so he could see and receive the Holy Spirit B. Heal him so he could see and be baptized in the name of Jesus C. Use mud to heal his eyes and in Jesus name forgive his sin D. Heal his eyes and offer him the right hand of fellowship into the Christian community

A. Place his hands on him so he could see and receive the Holy Spirit

Who always helped the poor continually doing good in Joppa (Acts 9:36)? A. Tabitha B. Sapphira C. Lydia D. Elizabeth

A. Tabitha

What strengthened and encouraged the early church (Acts 9:31)? A. The Holy Spirit B. Their numbers growing C. The signs and miracles done by the apostles D. Saul's conversion

A. The Holy Spirit

What did the widows show Peter (Acts 9:39)? A. The robes and clothing Tabitha had made for them B. The bowls of food which Tabitha gave to them C. The place where Tabitha offer them shelter D. The money Tabitha had donated to the church

A. The robes and clothing Tabitha had made for them

Who introduced Saul to the apostles in Jerusalem (Acts 9:27)? A. Ananias B. Barnabas C. Eutychus D. Philip

B. Barnabas

Peter did all of the following in the raising of Dorcas from the dead EXCEPT (Acts 9:40)? A. Got down on his knees B. Breathed into her mouth C. Prayed D. Said, "Tabitha, get up"

B. Breathed into her mouth

What was Tabitha's name translated as (Acts 9:36)? A. Lydia B. Dorcas C. Priscilla D. Rufus

B. Dorcas

What did Saul do for three days after entering Damascus (Acts 9:9)? A. He tore his clothes and sat in ashes B. He did not eat or drink anything C. He went to the synagogues seeking out Christians D. He was silent and could not speak

B. He did not eat or drink anything

What was Saul's response on the road to Damascus when the light flashed around him (Act 9:4)? A. He covered his eyes B. He fell to the ground C. He said, "Speak Lord for your servant is listening" D. He tore his clothes

B. He fell to the ground

How did Saul escape being killed at Damascus (Acts 9:25)? A. He escaped on a raft in the river going under the wall of the city B. His followers lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall C. His followers disguised him and hid him in a crowd leaving the city D. His followers gave him a horse with which he could leave the city at night

B. His followers lowered him in a basket through an opening in the wall

Where did Peter find Aeneas? (Acts 9:32)? A. In Galilee B. In Lydda C. In Emmaus D. In Caesarea

B. In Lydda

How was Saul described as receiving his sight by the hands of Ananias after his vision on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:18)? A. Mud was placed on his eyes and when he washed it off he could see B. Something like scales fell from his eyes C. Ananias spoke so Saul could see D. Saul was told to go to the brook Cherith and wash to see

B. Something like scales fell from his eyes

What had Ananias heard about Saul (Acts 9:13)? A. He was a Pharisee who had studied at the feet of Gamaliel B. The harm he had done to God's saints in Jerusalem C. He had had Stephen stoned to death in Jerusalem D. H was going all over the world persecuting Christians

B. The harm he had done to God's saints in Jerusalem

Who did Saul go to in order to get letters to persecute followers of the Way (Acts 9:1)? A. The chief priests B. The high priest C. The captain of the temple guards D. The leaders of the Pharisees

B. The high priest

When Saul was surrounded with the light, what did the men traveling with him perceive (Acts 9:7)? A. They fled in fear and hid themselves B. They heard the sound but did not see anyone C. They saw the light but could not hear the sound of the voice talking to Saul D. They were smitten like and fell like dead men to the ground

B. They heard the sound but did not see anyone

Why were all astonished about Saul's preaching in Damascus after he received his sight (Acts 9:21)? A. They were astonished that he spoke with such authority and not as the Pharisees B. They realized he had come to take those who called on Jesus name prisoner C. They were astonished at the signs and wonders he did in Jesus' name D. They wondered how he could have been blind and now see

B. They realized he had come to take those who called on Jesus name prisoner

Who interacted with Peter when he arrived at Joppa in the upstairs room where the body of Dorcas was lying (Acts 9:39)? A. Dorcas' parents and brothers and sisters grieving B. Widows who were her friends crying C. The members of the church weeping D. Her children grieving

B. Widows who were her friends crying

After Saul was sent off to Tarsus all of the following areas were listed as enjoying a time of peace EXCEPT (Acts 9:31) A. Judea B. Samaria C. Gilead D. Galilee

C. Gilead

What was a problem Saul had when he attempted to get up after meeting Jesus on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:8)? A. He could not get up but had to be carried into the city B. He could not hear or speak C. He could not see being blinded D. He could not speak

C. He could not see being blinded

What problem did Aeneas of Lydda [town 12 miles south east of Joppa] have (Acts 9:35)? A. He was blind B. He was possessed by a demon C. He was a paralytic D. He was deaf

C. He was a paralytic

What did Saul do as soon as he received his sight (Acts 9:18)? A. He was taught about Jesus by Ananias B. He begged for forgiveness C. He was baptized D. He invited into the homes of the believers there

C. He was baptized

What did the Lord tell Ananias he would show Saul as part of his being God's chosen instrument (Acts 9:16)? A. How he himself would die for the name of Christ B. Forgiveness for being involved in Stephen's death C. How much he must suffer for his name D. The extent of his glory and grace

C. How much he must suffer for his name

What incited many in Joppa to believe in the Lord (Acts 9:41f)? A. Peter's breaking bread and feeding 1,000 B. Peter's preaching the kingdom of God C. Peter's raising of Dorcas D. Peter's healing of the lame man

C. Peter's raising of Dorcas

What did the voice on the road to Damascus say to Saul (Acts 9:4)? A. Saul, Saul, why will you not repent and believe in me? ` B. Saul, Saul, turn from your evil ways C. Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? D. Saul, Saul, why have you killed my servant Stephen?

C. Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me?

What happened to Tabitha before she met Peter (Acts 9:37)? A. She did not have enough to support her family B. She persecuted the church in Joppa C. She got sick and died D. She had a high fever

C. She got sick and died

What city was Saul from originally (Acts 9:11)? A. Tyre B. Iconium C. Tarsus D. Derbe

C. Tarsus

After many days of preaching in the synagogues what did Saul learn about (Acts 9:23)? A. The Christians were skeptical about his preaching B. That both Jews and Gentiles could receive Jesus C. The Jews conspiring to kill him D. The Jews conspiring to arrest him

C. The Jews conspiring to kill him

What was the name of the group that Saul was seeking to bring back as prisoners from Damascus (Acts 9:2)? A. Christians B. Nazarenes C. The Way D. Messianic Jews

C. The Way

What was Saul's reception among the disciples when he went to Jerusalem (Acts 9:26)? A. They were called him before the elders and asked him how he had believed B. They asked him about what had happened to him in Damascus C. They were afraid of him not believing that he was a disciple D. They welcomed him in as a brother

C. They were afraid of him not believing that he was a disciple

How many days was Saul blind for in Damascus (Acts 9:9)? A. One B. Two C. Three D. Seven

C. Three

Where were the Jews of Damascus watching day and night in order to kill Saul (Acts 9:24)? A. At the synagogues B. At the homes of the believers C. At the marketplace D. At the city gates of Damascus

D. At the city gates of Damascus

What was Saul seeking to do when he found followers of the Way in Damascus (Acts 9:2)? A. Have them stoned them B. Have them flogged and expelled from the synagogues C. Exact a heavy tax from them D. Bring them as prisoners back to Jerusalem

D. Bring them as prisoners back to Jerusalem

What had Ananias heard about Saul (Acts 9:14)? A. He was a Pharisee who had studied at the feet of Gamaliel B. How he had had Stephen stoned to death in Jerusalem C. How he was going all over the world persecuting Christians D. He had come to arrest all who call on God's name in Damascus

D. He had come to arrest all who call on God's name in Damascus

What did Saul start doing after a few days with the Damascus disciples (Acts 9:20)? A. He received instruction about Jesus and his resurrection B. He took the Lord support with the believers there C. He went out into the desert to be alone with the Lord D. He preached in the synagogues that Jesus was the Son of God

D. He preached in the synagogues that Jesus was the Son of God

How did Saul enter Damascus after meeting Jesus (Acts 9:8)? A. He rode a donkey into the city B. He was carried into Damascus by his servants C. He rode a cart into the city D. He was led by the hand into Damascus

D. He was led by the hand into Damascus

What was the response when Saul asked "Who are you Lord?" after falling to the ground on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:5)? A. I am the way, the truth and the life, believe in me B. I am the Son of David who is to rule over Israel C. I am the Son of Man who is to come D. I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting

D. I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting

What did Peter tell Aeneas to do (Acts 9:34)? A. In the name of Jesus come out of him B. He put mud on his eyes and told him to wash C. He blew into his ears so that he could hear the good news D. Jesus had healed him take care of his mat

D. Jesus had healed him take care of his mat

What town did Dorcas live in (Acts 9:36)? A. Emmaus B. Sychar C. Bethzur D. Joppa

D. Joppa

The Lord told Ananias Saul would carry his name before all of the following EXCEPT (Acts 9:15)? A. The Gentiles B. Gentile kings C. People of Israel D. Samaritans

D. Samaritans

Who did Peter stay with when he remained in Joppa (Acts 9:43)? A. Aeneas the cripple whom he had healed B. Lydia the seller of purple C. Elymas the carpenter D. Simon the tanner

D. Simon the tanner

When the brothers learned there was a plot in Jerusalem to kill Saul where did they send him off to (Acts 9:30)? A. Damascus B. Antioch C. Jericho D. Tarsus

D. Tarsus

Who tried to kill Saul in Jerusalem after he spoke boldly in the name of the Lord (Acts 9:28)? A. The chief priests B. The Pharisees C. The elder of the Sanhedrin D. The Grecian Jews

D. The Grecian Jews

The church was described as enjoying a time of peace and living in _________ (Acts 9:31)? A. The joy of the Lord B. The fullness of the Holy Spirit C. Harmony with all D. The fear of the Lord

D. The fear of the Lord

Where did God tell Ananias to go to find Saul praying (Acts 9:11)? A. The home of Elymas on the Via Maris B. The palace of Hazael overlooking Damascus C. The Synagogue of the Righteous in the Jewish Quarter D. The home of Judas on Straight Street

D. The home of Judas on Straight Street