Acts Flashcards- Final

Paul at Caesarea—Acts 24:1-26:32 3) What are the circumstances that changed the islanders' perception of Paul?

(Fron guilty murderer to "god") Since he didn't die from viper bite AND JUST BRUSHED IT OFFF INTO THWE FIRE • An untimely bite—initially interpreted as punishment Paul gathered a pile of brushwood and, as he put it on the fire, a viper, driven out by the heat, fastened itself on his hand. When the islanders saw the snake hanging from his hand, they said to each other, "This man must be a murderer; for though he escaped from the sea, the goddess Justice has not allowed him to live." (Acts 28:3-4) • Deifying Paul But Paul shook the snake off into the fire and suffered no ill effects. The people expected him to swell up or suddenly fall dead; but after waiting a long time and seeing nothing unusual happen to him, they changed their minds and said he was a god. (Acts 28:5-6) and maybe healing of Publius's father of dysentery

The Third Missionary Journey I—Acts 18:23-19:41 5) What are the reasons for the riot that occurred over Paul's Ephesian ministry?

1) Economically-inspired resistance About that time there arose a great disturbance about the Way. A silversmith named Demetrius, who made silver shrines of Artemis, brought in a lot of business for the craftsmen there. He called them together, along with the workers in related trades, and said: "You know, my friends, that we receive a good income from this business. And you see and hear how this fellow Paul has convinced and led astray large numbers of people here in Ephesus and in practically the whole province of Asia. He says that gods made by human hands are no gods at all. There is danger not only that our trade will lose its good name, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will be discredited; and the goddess herself, who is worshiped throughout the province of Asia and the world, will be robbed of her divine majesty." (Acts 19:23-27)

The Third Missionary Journey I—Acts 18:23-19:41 2) What are the views surrounding the apparent "delay" of the coming of the Holy Spirit on the 12 "disciples" Paul meets in Ephesus?

1) __Christian_____ disciples—IN support of the charismatic position 3) o Paul's question might indicate common occurrence of ___delay____ 5) o But the only other example is the _Samaritan______ believers 7) • __Non-Christians_____ disciples—NOT in support of charismatic position o Paul's instruction may indicate __defective_____ faith o Still living in the _OT___ era o Once knowledge is completed, faith in _Jesus______ o _Converted______ through Paul's preaching—__initial_____ coming of the Spirit o Thus, no delay between conversion and Spirit

The Mission Continues and Faces Opposition—Acts 11:19-12:25 1) In their reaction to the news of Gentile conversions in Antioch, whom did the Jerusalem church send?

Saul and Barnabus

Paul at Jerusalem—Acts 21:17-23:35 3) What are the circumstances surrounding the plot against Paul and how did it become known?

A plot against Paul The next morning some Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. More than forty men were involved in this plot. They went to the chief priests and the elders and said, "We have taken a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. Now then, you and the Sanhedrin petition the commander to bring him before you on the pretext of wanting more accurate information about his case. We are ready to kill him before he gets here." (Acts 23:12-15) A nephew's intercession But when the son of Paul's sister heard of this plot, he went into the barracks and told Paul. Then Paul called one of the centurions and said, "Take this young man to the commander; he has something to tell him." So he took him to the commander, and the nephew tells the commander

The Third Missionary Journey II—Acts 20:1-21:16 4) What is the "task" assigned to Paul that he passionate to complete?

Agabus's Prophetic warning—the "__belt___" action After we had been there a number of days, a prophet named Agabus came down from Judea. Coming over to us, he took Paul's belt, tied his own hands and feet with it and said, "The Holy Spirit says, 'In this way the Jewish leaders in Jerusalem will bind the owner of this belt and will hand him overto the Gentiles.'" (21:10-11) When we heard this, we and the people there pleaded with Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. Then Paul answered, "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus." When he would not be dissuaded, we gave up and said, "The Lord's will be done." Convinced of dying

Paul at Caesarea—Acts 24:1-26:32 1) What is the intention of the ship's pilots regarding Crete?

Leeward side of Crete—aiming for Phoenix, try to be protected by the wind, to avoid storms We made slow headway for many days and had difficulty arriving off Cnidus. When the wind did not allow us to hold our course, we sailed to the lee of Crete, opposite Salmone. (Acts 27:7)

The Third Missionary Journey I—Acts 18:23-19:41 4) What was the outcome of the Seven Sons of Sceva incident?

Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, "In the name of the Jesus whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out." Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. One day the evil spirit answered them, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know about, but who are you?" Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding. (Acts 19:13-16) o People would invoke any name thought to be _laden_____ with spiritual power 2) The clear warning 4) o __dangerous_________ to engage in power ministry apart from genuine relationship with Jesus 6) • The result of the humiliation of the sons of Sceva 8) When this became known to the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, they were all seized with fear, and the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor. Many of those who believed now came and openly confessed what they had done. A number who had practiced sorcery brought their scrolls together and burned them publicly. When they calculated the value of the scrolls, the total came to fifty thousand drachmas. In this way the word of the Lord spread widely and grew in power. (Acts 19:17-20) 10) • Apparently, done by people who had already come to __faith_______

Paul at Caesarea—Acts 24:1-26:32 3) Why does Paul play his "ace card" (his citizenship) in his hearing before Festus?

(To save himself from being sent to Jerusalem for trial where he would be killed so he can appeal to cease hoping thaT WILL SAVE HIS LIFE • A proposed change in __venue______ and a change in jurisdiction Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, "Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem and stand trial before me there on these charges?" (Acts 25:9) Paul knows he will get killed if goes backs to jerusalem • Paul's ace card Paul answered: "I am now standing before Caesar's court, where I ought to be tried. I have not done any wrong to the Jews, as you yourself know very well. If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. ... But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!" (Acts 25:10-11) Appleas tio ceaser to save himself bfor festus

1) Understand Paul's persecution from a Jewish perspective Paul's Conversion and Early Ministry—Acts 9:1-31

Saul's actions within the Pharisaic agenda- Paul not evil mean person o The importance of ____Law-_ keeping for the kingdom- responding faithfully to grace and keeping covenant - influence rest of nation to follow law so kingdom can come o Convinced that Christianity was __heresy________ and needed to be eliminated to fufill covenant_ o Moved by ____zeal_______ for God

The Mission Continues and Faces Opposition—Acts 11:19-12:25 3) What are the essential points your professor made regarding praying in Jesus' name?

The church undoubted prayers for James and for Peter, James beahed Peter relieved, remarkable non answer and answer to pray in miraculous way for deliverance in jail by angels, remarkable prayer, church pray for both Know we are heard when praying to Jesus, praying in his name know Jesus has authority and come to make our petition Secondly, we pray in same posture as Jesus, garden of gesthame, Jesus pray for removal for cup profusely another way, Burt end of all not my will but your will, not a blank check prayer, won't always happen, we pray and surrender to his will, can pray earnestly but end of day lord took him, no that they may not be healed, surrender to sovereignty, prays heard but up to God to discern when they are fulfilled Authority, confidence, and surrender

The Second Missionary Journey I—Acts 15:36-16:40 3) What surprising thing does Paul do with Timothy and why? What principle does this demonstrate?

The enlistment and circumcision of ____Timothy____ —a likely convert in 1st journey (1 Cor 4:17) o Jewish mother and Greek father o Jewish women not to marry Gentiles o If they did, their children were to follow ___Judahism_____ ... but not Timothy o So, Paul circumcises Timothy Principle- Paul not opposed to Jews practicing traditions when not concerned with _gospel _______ o Avoiding unnecessary offense for the purpose of __evangelism______ To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some. I do all this for the sake of the gospel, that I may share in its blessings. (1 Cor 9:19-23) o Not enslaved to his own liberty Choose to do to remoeve offense tim would have represented a scandal

The First Missionary Journey II—Acts 14:1-28 4) What were the two elements of James's argument?

idk · The NT application o The reigning king and restored __nation_______ o The gentiles seeking God apart from _law____ covenant

Paul at Caesarea—Acts 24:1-26:32 4) What are Paul's living arrangements in Rome and the letters he wrote from there?

living arrangements: A two-year house arrest "Therefore I want you to know that God's salvation has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen!" For two whole years Paul stayed there in his own rented house and welcomed all who came to see him. (Allows to have visitors, converted some guards) the prison epistles: Colossians, Philemon, Ephesians, and Philippians

The First Missionary Journey I—Acts 13:1-52 1) What is Paul's surprising application of the Isaiah 49 text?

o he says:"It is too small a thing for you to be my servant to restore the tribes of Jacob and bring back those of Israel I have kept.I will also make you a light for the Gentiles, that my salvation may reach to the ends of the earth." Paul's __surprising________ application of Isa 49:6 For this is what the Lord has commanded us: "'I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'" (Acts 13:47) now barnabus and paul pick up role of the servant, not just Jesus , fulfilled thur ppl who fulfill gospel message

The Mission Is Inaugurated Through Peter—Acts 9:32-11:18 2) What is the significance of Peter's statement to Aeneas?

o "Jesus Christ heals you" (v. 34) "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and roll up your mat." Immediately Aeneas got up. (Acts 9:34) o Remember Acts 1:1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach (Acts 1:1) • Note the connection between the miracle and ___evangelism________ All those who lived in Lydda and Sharon saw him and turned to the Lord. (Acts 9:35)

Paul at Jerusalem—Acts 21:17-23:35 1) Why did Paul become involved in the temple fees for four Jewish Christians?

o Paul to pay the expenses of four Christians' ________ vows Take these men, join in their purification rites and pay their expenses, so that they can have their heads shaved. Then everyone will know there is no truth in these reports about you, but that you yourself are living in obedience to the law. As for the Gentile believers, we have written to them our decision that they should abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality." (Acts 21:22-25) o Not for Paul—rather ritual of ____cleansing____ · Not the same __issue______ as in Galatians o In Galatians, dealing with justification________ o Outside of this context, Paul very _flexible_______ about Jewish traditions (cf. Romans 14-15; 1 Corinthians 8-10 o Paul's willingness to "live as a Jew" to win the Jews

The Third Missionary Journey II—Acts 20:1-21:16 1) What are the two reasons for Paul's circuitous route from Ephesus to Jerusalem at the end of his third missionary journey?

o The reasons - § _Problems______ in the churches My brothers and sisters, some from Chloe's household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. (1 Cor 1:11) 2 letters Paul wrote we don't have § The ___collection____(money) Now about the collection for the Lord's people: Do what I told the Galatian churches to do. On the first day of every week, each one of you should set aside a sum of money in keeping with your income ... (1 Cor 16:1-8; cf. 2 Cor 8:1-9:15; Rom 15:25-32)

Paul at Jerusalem—Acts 21:17-23:35 2) How does Paul describe his pre-Christian life to the crowd who attempted to kill him in the temple?

o Trained under Gamaliel and a ________persecutor ____ of the Way Then Paul said: "I am a Jew, born in Tarsus of Cilicia, but brought up in this city. I studied under Gamalieland was thoroughly trained in the law of our ancestors. I was just as zealous for God as any of you are today. I persecuted the followers of this Way to their death, arresting both men and women and throwingthem into prison, as the high priest and all the Council can themselves testify. I even obtained letters from them to their associates in Damascus, and went there to bring these people as prisoners to Jerusalem to be punished. (Acts 22:3-5)

1) After the healing of the cripple in Lystra, who did the townspeople think Paul and Barnabas were and why?

· A __misinterpreted___________ healing In Lystra there sat a man who was lame. He had been that way from birth and had never walked. He listened to Paul as he was speaking. Paul looked directly at him, saw that he had faith to be healed and called out, "Stand up on your feet!" At that, the man jumped up and began to walk. When the crowd saw what Paul had done, they shouted in the Lycaonian language, "The gods have come down to us in human form!" Barnabas they called Zeus, and Paul they called Hermes because he was the chief speaker. The priest of Zeus, whose temple was just outside the city, brought bulls and wreaths to the city gates because he and the crowd wanted to offer sacrifices to them. (14:8-13) o The __legendary________ context—Zeus and Hermes

The Mission Is Inaugurated Through Peter—Acts 9:32-11:18 3) Who was Cornelius and to what group might he belong?

· A devoted man who feared God—possibly a "_____God-fearer______" At Caesarea there was a man named Cornelius, a centurion in what was known as the Italian Regiment. He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly. (10:1-2) · Not yet a Jewish _proselyte__________

The Third Missionary Journey I—Acts 18:23-19:41 1) What is the significance of Luke's presentation of Priscilla and Aquila's mentoring of Apollos?

· Notice the order of the names of Paul's friends o First mention, __Aquila_____ is first (Acts 18:2) There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla.... (Acts 18:2) o Next three times, __Priscilla_____ is first—including their instruction of __Apollos_____ Implies male headship and women are compliments/complementarians (not egalitarians

The First Missionary Journey I—Acts 13:1-52 1) What are likely Paul's reasons for his pattern of first evangelizing in the synagogue in each city/town?

· Paul's usual starting point—Why? When they arrived at Salamis, they proclaimed the word of God in the Jewish synagogues. John was with them as their helper. (Acts 12:5; cf. 13:14; 14:1; 17:1, 10, 16-17; 18:1-4, 19; 19:8 o Familiar with __OT_____ (don't need to start at ground zero) o God's Salvation-Historical __Plan_____ "We had to speak the word of God to you first ...." (Acts 13:46) I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you." (Gen 12:3) Work thru Jewish ppl to win gentiles over in every area thru synaogogues since its thru Israel that the world will be one

The First Missionary Journey II—Acts 14:1-28 1) What was the OT "precedent" for the compromise letter from the Council?

circumcision?

The First Missionary Journey I—Acts 13:1-52 5) How Paul does supplement OT prophecies to validate Jesus' messiahship?

· Isaiah 55:3 (Acts 13:34) "... As God has said, 'I will give you the holy and sure blessings promised to David.'" (Acts 13:34; Isa 55:3) o When the __exile_____ ends, the Davidic promises will come o ... now fulfilled through Jesus o Note the context in Isaiah "See, I have made him a witness to the peoples, a ruler and commander of the peoples. Surely you will summon nations you know not, and nations you do not know will come running to you, because of the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, for he has endowed you with splendor." (Isa 55:4-5)

The Mission Is Inaugurated Through Peter—Acts 9:32-11:18 1) What are the essential aspects of particularism, inclusivism, and pluralism?

· Pluralism o Each religion provides salvific access to Ultimate Reality · Inclusivism (ooposite of exclusive) o Since Jesus is the fulfillment of all religions ... o salvation comes through him, o ... but conscious faith in him is not necessary · Exclusivism/Particularism (opposite of inclusive) o Conscious faith in Jesus is necessary for salvation

Paul's Conversion and Early Ministry—Acts 9:1-31 3) Generally know the movements of Paul after his conversion as they are described in both Acts and in Paul's own letters, as well as their approximate chronology.

· Saul's ministry in the _synogogues__________ of Damascus · ___Escape________ from the city [to Jerusalem] · Barnabas' _______mediation____ in Jerusalem · Saul's continuation of _____Stephen's______ ministry · Escape from Jerusalem to _Tarsus__________

The First Missionary Journey II—Acts 14:1-28 3) What are the main elements of Peter's argument about the Law?

· The Mosaic Covenant - a "__conditional______" covenant · Jesus established the New Covenant, which is a "conditional_____" covenant Covenantal grace received thru faith (curse no longer hangs over them) "No! We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved, just as they are." (Acts 15:11) § Jesus fulfills the demands of righteousness (Matt 3:15) § Jesus bears the curse for unrighteousness (Matt 26:27-28) · What was the surprising element of James's description of God's work in Cornelius's household? · God's choice of a "__people"_______" among the gentiles o Expectations of the gentile inclusion_________ ...

The Mission Is Inaugurated Through Peter—Acts 9:32-11:18 6) What is the "more light" principle?

· The divine response to human __pursuit______ of him - "more light" (as ppl respond to the light they have been given God will respond with more light) hope that God is bringing light to those who seek him

The First Missionary Journey I—Acts 13:1-52 4) What is the general reference of the OT texts Paul uses in his sermon in Pisidian Antioch?

· Psalm 2 (Acts 13:32-33) "We tell you the good news: What God promised our ancestors he has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: " 'You are my son; today I have become your father.'" (13:32-33)(line of David) o Jesus' coronation = _resurrection________ (with ascension) · Psalm 16:10 (Acts 13:35-37)—resurrection prophesized_______ o David likely speaking of himself and his line "So it is also stated elsewhere: 'You will not let your holy one see decay.'" (13:35) o Thus, Paul focusing on the elevated fulfillment of the psalm in Jesus "Now when David had served God's purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep; he was buried with his ancestors and his body decayed. But the one whom God raised from the dead did not see decay. (13:36-37)

The First Missionary Journey I—Acts 13:1-52 2) What is the significance of Sergius Paulus's conversion and what are the events surrounding it?

· The conversion of Sergius Paulus When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was amazed at the teaching about the Lord. (Acts 13:12) o Importance? The conversion of a Gentile with no prior interaction with _Judaism_______ ... where John left them to return to Jerusalem. (Acts 13:13b) o Impact on John Mark? (Acts 13:13b) He left them, may have been offended by brining in of Sergus without becoming a Jew · Spiritual warfare ministry today

The Mission Is Inaugurated Through Peter—Acts 9:32-11:18 5) What new aspect does the Cornelius event bring to the Jewish expectations regarding the gentiles?

· The falling of the Spirit on the ___uncircumcised________ While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit came on all who heard the message. The circumcised believers who had come with Peter were astonished that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on Gentiles. For they heard them speaking in tongues and praising God. (Acts 10:44-46) · The offense—gentiles sharing in the ___blessing________?

The Second Missionary Journey II—Acts 17:1-18:22 1) How did Paul challenge both the Epicurean and Stoic philosophers at Athens, and how did he appeal to special revelation?

Engages worldviews, quortes zeus and applies it to YHWH, doesn't use OT try to make Gospel not completely foreign "The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. (Acts 17:24) Appeal to physical world and not OT o God, sovereign over all o Very present—vs. deistic ___Epicureanism_____ o Transcendent—vs. pantheistic __stoicism______ · Beyond temples or _human_______ dependence and sovereign over __history______. o Confirmation from another of their own - Aratus (300 BC) As some of your own poets have said, 'We are his offspring.' (Acts 17:28b) "Let us begin with Zeus. Never, O men, let us leave him unmentioned. All the ways are full of Zeus, and all the market-places of human beings. The sea is full of him; so are the harbors. In every way we have all to do with Zeus, for we are truly his offspring." · The illegitimacy of idolatry (17:29-30) "Therefore since we are God's offspring, we should not think that the divine being is like gold or silver or stone—an image made by human design and skill. (Acts 17:29) (humans are offspring of God)

1) In what/who did Paul ground his Lystra sermon and how was this distinct from his sermon in Pisidian Antioch?

Entirelg pagan context, not Jewish both sermons grounded in authority but Antioch OT, and in Lystra grounded in God who provides rain and crops "Friends, why are you doing this? We too are only human, like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and everything in them. In the past, he let all nations go their own way. Yet he has not left himself without testimony: He has shown kindness by giving you rain from heaven and crops in their seasons; he provides you with plenty of food and fills your hearts with joy." (Acts 14:15-17) Connect to experience of what God provides for them Zeus rebells against gods to get heave but God makes heaven

Paul at Caesarea—Acts 24:1-26:32 1) What are the outcomes of each of the hearings Paul had in Caesarea?

Felix- wants to receive a bribe FROPM PAUL to save paUL, but felix succeeded by fetus, but felix granted favor to jews and left paUL IN PRISON FESTUS Paul appeals to go to Rome to appeal to ceaser to save his life Using his citizenship card Agrippa- Paul could have been freed if he didn't appeal to cEASER- Paul extends his own imprisonment ironic

The First Missionary Journey II—Acts 14:1-28 5) What did the Jerusalem Council decide on the issue of the Law in relation to gentile converts?

First, circumcision will not be required "It is my judgment, therefore, that we should not make it difficult for the Gentiles who are turning to God. Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood. For the law of Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath." (Acts 15:19-21) o This is an astounding move o Circumcision- a "boundary marker" A compromise on general behavior to avoid __offense_____ "... Instead we should write to them, telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols ... ... from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood. For the law of Moses has been preached in every city from the earliest times and is read in the synagogues on every Sabbath." (Acts 15:19-21) Stipulations governing gentiles living in _Palestine________ o The consumption of pagan sacrifices "... telling them to abstain from food polluted by idols, from sexual immorality, from the meat of strangled animals and from blood ..." o Immorality, especially sexual relations between blood relatives (prostitution, extramarital sex, incest, bestiality, homosexual relationships, and marriage within close degrees of kinship) o Eating meat from animals which had been strangled o Eating blood

The Second Missionary Journey II—Acts 17:1-18:22 2) What is the significance of Luke's description of the Bereans?

1.0. In Berea (17:10-15) · The "_noble__" Berean Jews Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true. (Acts 17:11) o Close _examination_________ of the Scriptures o Likely—the testing of the "interpretive ___key___"—Jesus · A significant response—Jews and Gentiles As a result, many of them believed, as did also a number of prominent Greek women and many Greek men. (Acts 17:12) · Trouble from behind them ... Paul on to Athens But when the Jews in Thessalonica learned that Paul was preaching the word of God at Berea, some of them went there too, agitating the crowds and stirring them up. The believers immediately sent Paul to the coast, but Silas and Timothy stayed at Berea. Those who escorted Paul brought him to Athens and then left with instructions for Silas and Timothy to join him as soon as possible. (Acts 17:13-15)

The Second Missionary Journey II—Acts 17:1-18:22 6) What are the distinctives that we pointed out concerning the comparison between the sermons at Pisidian Antioch and Athens?

1.1. Comparing Sermons · Distinctives from Sermon in Pisidian Antioch o Rather than Messiahship, Jesus' __judicial rule______. o Rather than the Scriptures, appeals to ___cultural_____ elements o Rather than sin or rejecting Jesus, focuses on __idolatry______ o Rather than forgiveness through Jesus, points to __Jesus judgement___________

The Second Missionary Journey II—Acts 17:1-18:22 3) What was Paul's target of critique in Athens and the nature of his passion there?

1.1. Paul's Reaction to Athens' Idolatry (17:16) · Paul's __missional_____ focus · Distressed by Athens' pervasive idolatry While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. (Acts 17:16) o "_Provoked___"—God's and the prophets' response to idolatry o Paul—"__jealous______" for God's glory—"severe emotional concern" (Louw & Nida)

The First Missionary Journey I—Acts 13:1-52 6) What is the original reference of the Habakkuk quotation, as well as the likely application of this quotation in the NT context?

1.1. Prophetic Warning · A Warning—Don't let _history_________ be repeated! Take care that what the prophets have said does not happen to you: "'Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish, for I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.'" (Acts 13:40-41) o Hab 1:5—warning ___prior_______ to Babylonian invasion "Look at the nations and watch—and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. I am raising up the Babylonians, that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep across the whole earth to seize dwellings not their own." (Hab 1:5-6) "Take care that what the prophets have said does not happen to you: "'Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish, for I am going to do something in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.'" (Acts 13:40) Allude babylonin · Paul's application of Habakkuk o Two possibilities: 1) God's unexpected work through the _cross_________ 2) God's work through the eventual __judgement________ by Jesus Don't repeat mistake of prophets who didn't listen to prophetic messages

The Mission Continues and Faces Opposition—Acts 11:19-12:25 2) Who was the first Apostolic martyr and what was the manner of Herod's death?

1st Martyr: James 1.0. The Judgment of Herod (11:19-23) · Sovereignty vs. _sovereignty________ When Herod went from Judea to Caesarea and stayed there. He had been quarreling with the people of Tyre and Sidon; they now joined together and sought an audience with him. After securing the support of Blastus, a trusted personal servant of the king, they asked for peace, because they depended on the king's country for their food supply. On the appointed day Herod, wearing his royal robes, sat on his throne and delivered a public address to the people. They shouted, "This is the voice of a god, not of a man." Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died. (Acts 12:19-23)

1) Know what Paul did in each church as he began his trek back home.

4.0. The Trip Home (14:21-28) • Re-tracing and strengthening Then they returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. "We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God," they said. (14:21b-22) • Appointment of ___elders_______ "Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust." (14:23) • Back home "From Attalia they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been committed to the grace of God for the work they had now completed. On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles. And they stayed there a long time with the disciples." (14:26-28). • The gentile mission is now afoot!

The First Missionary Journey I—Acts 13:1-52 3) Who were the traveling companions on the first missionary journey, and who deserts the others?

From Paphos, Paul and his companions [those around Paul] sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where John left them to return to Jerusalem. (Acts 13:13)

The First Missionary Journey II—Acts 14:1-28 1) Which Pauline letter was sent shortly after the first journey?

Galatians

The Third Missionary Journey I—Acts 18:23-19:41 3) Where does Paul teach during the majority of his time in Ephesus?

Lecture hall of tyrannus

Paul at Caesarea—Acts 24:1-26:32 2) What is the location of Paul's shipwreck?

Malta, striking a sandbar

The Second Missionary Journey I—Acts 15:36-16:40 2) Why is Silas such an appropriate ministry partner for Paul?

Paul and silas________ to Asia Minor—probably AD 49-52 ... but Paul chose Silas and left, commended by the believers to the grace of the Lord. He went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches. (Acts 15:40-41) o Silas was spiritually gifted—a __prophet______ (Acts 15:32) Judas and Silas, who themselves were prophets ... (Acts 15:32) o Embodied the ____law-free____ gospel (one of the envoys carrying the letter; Acts 15:22) They chose Judas (called Barsabbas) and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers. With them they sent the following letter ... (Acts 15:22-23) o A Roman ___citizen_____ (Acts 16:37) But Paul said to the officers: "They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens ..." (Acts 16:37) o He also had a close association with the __Jerusalem______ Church (Acts 15:22, 27). Then the apostles and elders, with the whole church, decided to choose some of their own men and send them to Antioch with Paul and Barnabas. They chose Judas ... and Silas, men who were leaders among the believers. (Acts 15:22; cf. v. 27)

Paul at Jerusalem—Acts 21:17-23:35 3) What is Paul's approach before the Sanhedrin after he had been interrogated by the Roman commander?

Paul appeals to the cont of the ot, Paul orders Ananais to be striked since he violated the law by commanding that Paul be struck, but did not realize he was the high priest so he backs down to appeal to law, Paul preaches about the ressurection which causes division Pharisees want to exonerate him, sauces disagree, Paul uses the centrality of the ressurection to stake his legitimacy

The Second Missionary Journey II—Acts 17:1-18:22 1) What generally happened in Thessalonica?

Paul preaches in Jewish synagogue about Jesus suffering and rising from the dead alluding it to Is 53:5 and the resurrection and they converted Jews and Greeks, but Jews form a mob and get jealous starting a riot going to Jason's house asking for Paul and Silas , but when they can't find them they drag Jason out for welcoming Paul and Silas into their house charging him for it saying they defied ceaser by saying Jesus is king, the officials made Jason post bond and let them go

The Third Missionary Journey II—Acts 20:1-21:16 2) What is meant by "orthodoxy" and "orthopraxy" in relation to Paul's exhortation to

Paul's stirring farewell o A look __back_____ When they arrived, he said to them: "You know how I lived the whole time I was with you, from the first day I came into the province of Asia. (Acts 20:18) o Both message and _manner____ —"orthodoxy" and "orthopraxy" o Correct teaching and mannyer he taught, corrct manner with humility and tears I served the Lord with great humility and with tears and in the midst of severe testing by the plots of my Jewish opponents. You know that I have not hesitated to preach anything that would be helpful to you but have taught you publiclyand from house to house. I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus. (Acts 20:19-21)

The Second Missionary Journey II—Acts 17:1-18:22 7) What happened during the Gallio incident?

· Accusations before Gallio- accused of worshipping God in ways contrary to the law While Gallio was proconsul of Achaia, the Jews of Corinth made a united attack on Paul and brought him to the place of judgment. "This man," they charged, "is persuading the people to worship God in ways contrary to the law." (Acts 18:12-13) The Gallio Inscription (AD 52) Tiber[ius Claudius Cae]sar Augustus Ge[rmanicus, invested with tribunician po]wer [for the 12th time, acclaimed Imperator for t]he 26th time, F[ather of the Fa]ther[land...]. ... ... But] now [since] it is said to be desti[tu]te of [citi]zens, as [L. Jun]ius Gallio, my fri[end] an[d procon]sul, [recently reported to me .... · Gallio's dismissal________ of the case Just as Paul was about to speak, Gallio said to them, "If you Jews were making a complaint about some misdemeanor or serious crime, it would be reasonable for me to listen to you. But since it involves questions about words and names and your own law—settle the matter yourselves. I will not be a judge of such things." So he drove them off. Then the crowd there turned on Sosthenes the synagogue leader and beat him in front of the proconsul; and Gallio showed no concern whatever. (18:14-17) o Christianity protected under ____umbrella____ of Jewish belief—a sanctioned religion Gallo treated it uinder religious belief which gave him protection

2) Understand the likely significance of Saul's blindness Paul's Conversion and Early Ministry—Acts 9:1-31

· Confirmation of encounter for his __companions__________ and time for Paul to meditate · Implication of _____judgement______—Deut 28:28-29; Isa 42:18-20; 59:9-10 o "__blindness_________" in the curses of the Law- descriptions of covenant unfaithfulness "The Lord will smite you with madness and with blindness and with bewilderment of heart; and you shall grope at noon, as the blind man gropes in darkness ..." (28:28-29). o The "blindness" of the rebellious "___servant________" "Hear, you deaf! And look, you blind, that you may see. Who is blind but My servant, or so deaf as My messenger whom I send? ... Who is so blind as he that is at peace with Me, or so blind as the servant of the Lord? You have seen many things, but you do not observe them; your ears are open, but none hears" (Isa 42:18-20; cf. also Isa 59:9-10). I am sending you to them to open their eyes and turn them from darkness to light. ... (26:17-18) Paul's spritual blindess of own people- the call

The Second Missionary Journey I—Acts 15:36-16:40 1) Why did Paul and Barnabas split up?

· Division over Mark________ Barnabas wanted to take John, also called Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise to take him, because he had deserted them in Pamphylia and had not continued with them in the work. (Acts 15:37-38)

The Third Missionary Journey II—Acts 20:1-21:16 3) What does Paul warn the Ephesian elders to be on the watch for?

· Exhortation to the shepherds—"Keep watch_" "Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood." (Acts 20:28) o The precious_ nature of the church o "Wolves" "I know that after I leave, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock." (Acts 20:29) o Threats from __within_____ and without "Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. So be on your guard!" (Acts 20:30-31a) o The focus—false __teaching_____

The Second Missionary Journey II—Acts 17:1-18:22 1) What was Paul's point of contact at the Areopagus?

· Gaining a hearing - a cultural point of _contact_______ Paul then stood up in the meeting of the Areopagus and said: "People of Athens! I see that in every way you are very religious. For as I walked around and looked carefully at your objects of worship, ... o Altars to an "unknown god' ... I even found an altar with this inscription: TO AN UNKNOWN GOD. So you are ignorant of the very thing you worship—and this is what I am going to proclaim to you. (Acts 17:22-23) o Diogenes' explanation - the plague in 6th c. BC Athens o Paul capitalizes on their _ignorance________ "People living during this time were afraid of what might happen if they did not properly honor a local deity. They could bring sickness or misfortune on their household or city by not giving the god or goddess the proper veneration. On the other hand, by honoring the deity, one might experience benevolence and blessings from the deity. By setting up altars even to unknown gods, people could be sure that they were not unwittingly neglecting to honor one of the gods." (Arnold, ZIBBC, 392)

· What was the surprising element of James's description of God's work in Cornelius's household?

· God's choice of a "__people"_______" among the gentiles When they finished, James spoke up. "Brothers," he said, "listen to me. Simon has described to us how God first intervened to choose a people for his name from the Gentiles. (Acts 15:13-14) o OT Reference—to __Israel_______ "Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation." (Exod 19:5-6; cf. Deut 7:6; 1 Chr 17:21; Isa 43:20-21; Deut 4:20; 14:2) Expectations of the gentile inclusion_

The Second Missionary Journey I—Acts 15:36-16:40 1) Why was Paul imprisoned in Philippi, and why did he demand an escort out of town?

· Hounded by a _demonized_______ woman Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a female slave who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. She followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most High God, who are telling you the way to be saved." She kept this up for many days. · Discernment and __exorcism______ Finally Paul became so annoyed that he turned around and said to the spirit, "In the name of Jesus Christ I command you to come out of her!" At that moment the spirit left her. (Acts 16:16-18) · Accused of an _illegal_______ religion and unlawful practices Reason for escort: But Paul said to the officers: "They beat us publicly without a trial, even though we are Roman citizens, and threw us into prison. And now do they want to get rid of us quietly? No! Let them come themselves and escort us out."

The Second Missionary Journey I—Acts 15:36-16:40 5) How does this narrative demonstrate the social and ethnic diversity of the early church?

· If slave girl converts ... note the __racial______ diversity o Lydia—immigrant from ____Asia____ o Slave girl—likely ___Greek_____ o The jailor—likely ___Roman_____ · Note also the ____social____ diversity. o Lydia—_wealthy_______ o Slave girl—__slave______ o The jailer—Roman __official______

The Mission Is Inaugurated Through Peter—Acts 9:32-11:18 4) What are the implications of Peter's vision of the descending sheet?

· The initial point of the vision—the _____cancellation______ of the food laws About noon the following day ..., Peter went up on the roof to pray. He became hungry and ... fell into a trance. He saw heaven opened and something like a large sheet being let down to earth by its four corners. It contained all kinds of four-footed animals, as well as reptiles and birds. Then a voice told him, "Get up, Peter. Kill and eat." "Surely not, Lord!" Peter replied. "I have never eaten anything impure or unclean." The voice spoke to him a second time, "Do not call anything impure that God has made clean." This happened three times, and immediately the sheet was taken back to heaven. (Acts 10:9-16) · Directions to go with the gentiles (vv. 19-20) While Peter was still thinking about the vision, the Spirit said to him, "Simon, three men are looking for you. So get up and go downstairs. Do not hesitate to go with them, for I have sent them." (Acts 10:19-20) · Fears of defilement He said to them, "You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call anyone impure or unclean. ... "... So when I was sent for, I came without raising any objection. ..." (Acts 10:28-29) o Rabbinic law prohibited contact with gentiles - esp. in homes o The ultimate point of the vision - no __distinction______ between gentiles and Jews

The First Missionary Journey II—Acts 14:1-28 2) What was the theological position of the Judaizers?

· Trouble in Antioch as well from the "_Juidaizers________" ("to make Jewish") Certain people came down from Judea to Antioch and were teaching the believers: "Unless you are circumcised, according to the custom taught by Moses, you cannot be saved." (Acts 15:1) You are living as if New covenant never happened o Gentile Christians must accept Jewish law _obligations_________(circumcision, table fellowship- food laws) o Otherwise table fellowship would impossible

Paul at Caesarea—Acts 24:1-26:32 4) After hearing Paul's testimony, what was Agrippa's conclusion regarding Paul?

• Paul's appeal to Agrippa "King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do." Then Agrippa said to Paul, "Do you think that in such a short time you can persuade me to be a Christian?" Paul replied, "Short time or long—I pray to God that not only you but all who are listening to me today may become what I am, except for these chains." (Acts 26:27-29) Not sure whether Agrippa was listening to Paul and deciding if to believe or he was just outright rejecting it

Paul at Caesarea—Acts 24:1-26:32 2) In his hearing before Agrippa, how did Paul demonstrate the unlikely circumstances surrounding his conversion?

• Paul's former life as a Pharisee and persecutor "The Jewish people all know the way I have lived ever since I was a child .... that I conformed to the strictest sect of our religion, living as a Pharisee.... "I too was convinced that I ought to do all that was possible to oppose the name of Jesus of Nazareth. And that is just what I did in Jerusalem. On the authority of the chief priests I put many of the Lord's people in prison, and when they were put to death, I cast my vote against them. Many a time I went from one synagogue to another to have them punished, and I tried to force them to blaspheme. I was so obsessed with persecuting them that I even hunted them down in foreign cities." (Acts 26:4-11) • Encounter with Jesus "On one of these journeys I was going to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. About noon, King Agrippa, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, blazing around me and my companions. We all fell to the ground, and I heard a voice saying to me in Aramaic, 'Saul, Saul, why do you persecute me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.' "Then I asked, 'Who are you, Lord?' " 'I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting,' the Lord replied. (Acts 26:12-15) • The fulfillment of Israel's hope—the resurrection And now it is because of my hope in what God has promised our ancestors that I am on trial today. ... King Agrippa, it is because of this hope that these Jews are accusing me. Why should any of you consider it incredible that God raises the dead? (Acts 26:6-8) Centrality of ressurection of the dead Core beliefs in endgame resurrection of Jesus, ressurection of righteous and wicked, on trial for ressurection of dead