Acts of The Apostles
To whom was Acts written?
Theophilus
What question did the apostles ask Jesus and how did he respond?
They asked him how he was going to restore the kingdom to Israel, and he responded that it was not for them to know.
How did they determine who would replace Judas and who was chosen?
They prayed and cast lots; Matthias
Who stood by as Jesus ascended to heaven and what did they promise?
Two men dressed in white garments; Jesus would return in the same way as they saw him ascend into heaven
What audible and visible signs were evidence of the spirits outpouring
a noise from the sky like a strong driving wind that filled the entire house and tongues of fire
What would be a primary role of the replacement?
a witness to Jesus' resurrection
What did the promise of the father pertain to?
being baptized with the Holy Spirit
who was present in jerusalem at that time
devout jews
What are 3 things Luke mentions Jesus before he ascended?
gave instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles whom he had chosen, speaking about the kingdom of God, and presented himself alive to them by many proofs after he had suffered, appearing to them during 40 days
What was the author of Acts of the Apostles' profession?
physician
what did those filled with spirit begin to do
speak in different tongues
What command did Jesus leave with his apostles?
stay in Jerusalem and wait for the promise of the Father
Where did the apostles stay in Jerusalem and with whom did they pray
the upper room; some women and Mary, the mother of Jesus
What were the requirements to be considered a replacement for Judas?
they had to have accompanied them from the beginning of the Baptism of John until the day on which Jesus was taken from them
What is proposed as the primary purpose of the book of Acts?
to record the establishment and early growth of the church
What is the theme?
witness for the Lord Jesus Christ
How many disciples were gathered there in those days?
120
How long was it from the resurrection and ascension of Christ?
40 days
When and Where was Acts written?
63 A.D. in Rome
What else does the book appear designed to reveal based on context?
Examples of conversions to the Gospel of Christ and the ministry of the Holy Spirit in the apostles and the early church
What is the former account Luke has reference to?
Gospel of Luke
Where and What happened to the body of Judas
He burst open in the middle, and all his insides spilled out; The Field of Blood
What happened as Jesus ascended to heaven?
He was lifted up, and a cloud took him from their sight
What two candidates were selected?
Joseph (Barsabbas) and Matthias
Who is the author of Acts of the Apostles?
Luke
From where did Jesus ascend to heaven and how far was that place from Jerusalem
Olivet; a sabbath day's journey away
What day had arrived and who was gathered in one place?
Pentecost; the apostles
Who stood up to speak and what about?
Peter; Judas' betrayal and death
What other book is addressed to the same person as Acts?
The Gospel of Luke
What was promised when the Spirit came upon them and what would they then be?
The apostles would receive power and than be Jesus' witnesses.
What indicates when and where Acts was written?
The book ends abruptly at the time of Paul's trial
