Acts Chp. 1-9
John baptized with ______, but in a few days you will be baptized with the ____ ______
water, Holy Spirit
"Observing the boldness of Peter and John and perceiving them to be uneducated, ordinary men, they were amazed, and they recognized them as the companions of Jesus. Then when they saw the man who had been cured standing there with them, they could say nothing in reply. ... So they called them back and ordered them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus." (Acts 4:13-14; 18) What does Peter say in reply to this? What does this say about their conviction for their mission to spread the Gospel of Jesus?
"Whether it is right in the sight of God for us to obey you rather than God, you be the judges. It is impossible for us not to speak about what we have seen and heard." It says no matter what, they won't stop talking about Jesus and spread his word.
In Chapter 5 the Sadducees have the apostles thrown in jail, but what happens to the Apostles during the night?
An angel opened the prison doors, lead them out, and told them to take their place in the temple area.
Acts 9:26-30- Paul goes to Jerusalem, ____________ takes him under his wing, introduces him to Peter and the Apostles, then Paul goes to Tarsus, in Arabia for a number of years which info we get from Galatians 1:11-17 (why Arabia? To pray and discern on Mt. Sinai and he spends THREE YEARS in prayer, discernment, and formation before his first missionary journey begins.)
Barnabas
"On that day, there broke out a severe persecution of the church in Jerusalem..." "Saul was trying to destroy the __________; entering houses and dragging out men and women to take to prison.
Church
6. When Jesus appears to Ananias, what does he say the mission of Saul will be (Acts 9:15)?
"Go, for this man is a chosen instrument of mine to carry my name before Gentiles, kings, and Israelites"
Describe the four reasons why Paul was uniquely qualified to undertake the missionary journey to the Gentiles?
He could speak to the Greeks and Romans in languages and concepts familiar to them. He was able to make important distinctions in explaining Christian doctrine He could counter the objections of the Jewish authorities that argue with him. He was kept safe from those who were conspiring to kill him.
What were the criterion stated for the replacement of Judas? Why do you think that would be important? Which two men qualify? Who is chosen?
He must have been someone who accompanied them the whole time Jesus came and went among them. He must be an eyewitness to Jesus' resurrection. It shows that they are a strong believer in the faith. Justus and Matthias. Matthias was chosen.
After high priest and Sanhedrin call for the Apostles, find the jail secured and empty, hear the report that the Apostles are teaching in the temple area, and have the Apostles brought in for questioning, what does the Pharisee Gamaliel suggest they do with the Apostles? Why? How were Gamaliel's words prophetic for the Catholic Church today?
He suggests that they think of what they do and let them go. He says if it is of human origin, then it will destroy itself,but if it is of God, then they wouldn't be able to destroy it. They would be fighting against God. Many tried to bring down the Church, but failed. It still remains strong.
Peter and John pray over people and they receive the ___________.
Holy Spirit
What is the Ethiopian eunuch reading and struggling to understand when Phillip meets him? How does Phillip help him understand? What is the Ethiopian's response? What does that encounter result in? (this is the FIRST BAPTISM of a GENTILE in Scripture!!!)
Hw=e was reading from the book of Isaiah. Isaiah 53:7-8. he struggled to understnad whom the prophet was sayingthis to, himself or someone else. PHilip told him about Jesus. the eunuch said, "Look, there is water. What is to prevent my being baptized?" The Ethiopian gets baptized.
In what ways do you witness to the Gospel in the life of the Church?
I help my sisters understand the gospel and help younger servers on the altar.
How were the Apostles transformed by the descent of the Holy Spirit?
It gave them courage to go out and preach. It also made them wiser.
By definition, what does it mean to be a martyr?
It is someone who dies for their faith. They live their faith even if it means death. They bear witness to Christ who died and rose.
Persecution leads to growth. The CHURCH WAS COMFORTABLE IN Jerusalem UNTIL the persecution broke out against them in Acts 8:1 and it became the CATALYST that got them to "Go out to all the nations and tell the good news." Why do think the persecution served as a catalyst?
It scattered the people with God's words because they were no longer comfortable and felt in danger. They taught while one the run. They were constantly moving.
How might God use sickness, sufferings, trials, and contradictions in your life, not to hold you back from doing God's will, but to be the MEANS and CATALYST to get you going, to help you do God's will?
It shows how much we depend on God. He might put me through a struggle. IT shows earthly items aren't enough. I depend on God to lead me. When I pass through the struggle. it will show me that when God leads, all is good.
Summarize the deacon Stephen's discourses (capitalize on the conclusion) he gives while on trial before the Sanhedrin regarding the accusation, using false witnesses, of "saying things against the holy place and the law"?
It talks about Salvation History. He says that they reject and oppose the Holy Spirit. They receive the law, but don't observe it.
What does Acts 2:42-47 teach us about the communal life of the Apostles? What does this mean for how we should live as a community today?
It teaches that they break the bread and pray. Everyday they devote themselves to meet together in the temple area. It means that we should pray together. Each of us is a temple and we should become closer.
"Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting _____?" "Who are you, sir?" "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.
Me
When John and Peter are questioned before the Sanhedrin about the cure of the crippled beggar, who speaks on behalf of them? By whose Name does he claim the miracle took place?
Peter, Jesus Christ the Nazarene
After Jesus ascends, he directs his Apostles to not depart Jerusalem and wait for the Holy Spirit. Scripture accounts that they went back to the Upper Room and this was the place where Pentecost took place. Who does Scripture say was present in that Upper Room for the coming of the Spirit? What did they devote themselves to in this time?
Peter, John, Andrew, Philip, Thomas, Bartholomew, Matthew, James son of Alphaeus, Simon the son of Zealot, Judas son of James. They devoted themselves to prayer, together with some women, Mary mother of Jesus, and his brothers.
______ initiates the need to chose a replacement for ______ office?
Peter, Judas's
Who performs the first healing in Acts of the Apostles? What was the situation?
Peter. He gives a cripple the gift of walking in Jesus' name.
Who suggests that the Apostles elect a successor for Judas? How does his citation of "May another take his office" give witness to Apostolic Succession and how the Apostles understood their roles (application)?
Peter. He's passing the job to another so that they can continue to spread the faith forever. They understood that their roles must be passed down.
What was the basic message of Peter at Pentecost (can answer in one sentence)?
Repent and be baptized
Using Acts 9:1-19, summarize the conversion of Saul.
Saul killed Jews. On his journey, He saw a bright light that was Jesus. he was blinded and was brought to Damascus. The lord told Ananias to Saul and lay hands on him so that he can regain his sight. Ananias was worried of what Saul might do to him, but the Lord insisted. He went and found Saul. He laid hands on him and he regained his sight. Saul got baptized
Who consenting/oversaw the stoning of Stephen? What does Acts 8:3 tell us about him?
Saul. He was trying to destroy the church; entering house after house and dragging out men and women, he handed them over for imprisonment.
Who's your favorite martyr? Why?
St. Lawrence. He joked when being grilled alive. Saint of Barbecue.
Peter heals Aeneas (a paralytic) in the name of Jesus Christ and rises a girl named _________ from the dead.
Tabitha
In Acts 6:1-7, the Apostles realized more people are needed for the demands of evangelization and taking care of the needs of the Church, so they choose "seven reputable men, filled with the Spirit and wisdom, whom we shall appoint to this task, whereas we shall devote ourselves to prayer and to the ministry of the word." What "action" was performed to officially initiate them into their new role in the Church?
The apostles prayed and laid hands on them.
"They devoted themselves to the teaching of the __________ and to the _________ life, to the _______ ____ _____ ______, and to the prayers.
apostles, communal, breaking of the bread, prayers
The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, bring the proceeds of the sale, and put them at the feet of the __________, and they were distributed to each according to ______.
apostles, need
Acts 9:19-25- Paul begins to preach that Jesus is the Son of God; Jewish leaders conspire to kill Paul, but he is lowered in a __________ to escape and SO BEGINS HIS LIFE ON THE RUN.
basket
Listeners at Pentecost ask what must they do? and Peter responds, "Repent and ___ ________, and they will receive the ____ ________.
be baptized, Holy Spirit
After Ananias laid hands on Saul to regain his sight, he was ____________.
bible
Every day they devoted themselves to meeting together in the temple area and to ________ _______ ____ ______ _________.
breaking bread in their homes
Pentecost is the sacrament of ______________ for the Apostles.
confirmation
Peter and John are sent to Samaria to pray with the people who had accepted the Word that they might receive the Holy Spirit... then they ________________ and they received the Holy Spirit (Confirmation)
laid hands on them
What are the physical signs of the presence and effects of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?
noise in the sky like a strong driving wind, tongues of fire, speak in different tongues
After recalling the apostles, they had them flogged, ordered them to stop speaking in the name of Jesus, and dismissed them. So they left the presence of the Sanhedrin, __________ that they had been found worthy to suffer dishonor for the sake of the name.
rejoicing
They even carried the sick out into the streets so that Peter's ______ might heal them.
shadow
