Study Questions from Acts

Acts 1

1. The book was written to whom?

A. The Diaspora

B. Theophilus

C. The Jews living in Jerusalem

D. Peter, James and John.

2. What is the author’s other book about?

A. all that Jesus began to do and to teach.

B. all that Paul began to do and to teach

C. all that Jesus began to do by example

D. all that Jesus began to do with his disciples.

3. When did the author’s other book end?

A. The day Jesus was taken up to heaven.

B. After Jesus gave instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles.

C. After Jesus death , burial and resurrection

D. Both A and B.

4. After Jesus suffering, what did He Do?

A. Showed himself to the apostles

B. Gave many convincing proofs that he was alive

C. Both A and B

D. Neither A nor B

5. Jesus gave a command to his disciples when?

A. After praying in the Spirit

B. After teaching them about the kingdom

C. While eating with them

D. While teaching them about the Kingdom

6. According to Acts 1: 4, He commanded …

A. Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised

B. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.

C. Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation

D. Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

7 Jesus said in Acts 1:5, John baptized with ________, but in a few days you will be baptized with______

A. Water, The Holy Spirit

B. Water for repentance, The Holy Spirit for salvation

C. Water for repentance, The Holy Spirit and Fire

D Water, The Holy Spirit and Fire

8. What did the apostles ask Jesus according to 1:6?

A. Who will sit on your right hand when you come into to your Kingdom?

B. When will these things take place?

C. Are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”

D. Teacher what shall we do?

9. Jesus said to them in Acts 1.7…

A. It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority.

B. Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation

C. You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you

D. Both a and b.

10. When would the Apostles receive power?

A. When the Holy Spirit came upon them.

B. After they would witness to Jerusalem

C. After they repented and were baptized, calling on His name.

D. When they say Jesus return on a cloud.

11. Jesus asked them to witness to… according to 1:8

A. All Creation

B. Both the Jews and the Gentiles

C. Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the Earth.

D. All creatures under Heaven

12. When Jesus was finished speaking to them… according to 1:9

A. He was taken up before their very eyes.

B. A cloud hid him from their sight.

C. The Holy Spirit descended on them like a dove

D. Both a and b

13. According to Acts 1.10, as they were looking up into the sky…

A. Two men in white stood beside them

B. The Holy Spirit descended on them like a dove.

C. A cloud lifted Jesus up out of their sight

D. Both a and c

14. According to Acts 1:11, the Apostles were told the Jesus would come back..

A. In a cloud

B. On a cloud with angelic armies

C. Not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.

D. the same way you have seen him go into heaven

15. The returned to Jerusalem from the hill called… 1:12

A. The Temple Mound

B. Mount of Olives

C. Mars Hill

D. Golgotha

16. How long was the walk to Jerusalem? 1:12

A. A Sabbath days walk

B. About 3 miles

C. Both a and b

D. Neither a not b

17. When they arrived in Jerusalem, what did they do? Acts 1:13

A. They were immediately clothed in the Holy Spirit

B. They began to fast and pray

C. They praised God for His goodness

D. They went upstairs to the room where they were staying

18. According to Acts 1: 13-14 Who was present with the apostles in Jerusalem?

A. About 1000 converts

B. God fearing Jews from every nation under heaven

C. Mary the mother of Jesus, other women and Jesus’ brothers

D. a group numbering about 1000

19. In those days Peter stood up among the believers….. Acts 1:15

A. There was a group numbering about 120.

B. The he was immediately filled with the Holy Spirit

C. He and the other apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit

D. Both a and c

20. When Peter spoke he pointed out the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through____ concerning ___ Acts 1:16

A. Moses, Jesus

B. Moses, Judas

C. Abraham, Jesus

D. David, Judas

21. How did Peter describe Judas? Acts 1:16-17

A. One of our number and shared in this ministry.

B. Who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus.

C. The traitor that betrayed our Lord

D. a and b

22. What did Peter say Judas did with the reward for his wickedness Acts 1:18

A. Bought a field

B. He fell headlong, his body burst open and all his intestines spilled out

C. He hung himself on a tree

D. a and b

23. What was the field that Judas died in called

A. The field of the traitor, Paradidomi

B. The field of dreams, Costner

C. Field of Blood, Akeldama

D. Field of Songs, Psalm

24. What criteria did the man that was replacing Judas have to meet? Acts 1:21-22

A. Be filled with the Holy Spirit and wisdom.

B. Been with us beginning from John’s baptism to the time when Jesus was taken up from us.

C. Been with us the whole time the Lord Jesus went in and out among us.

D. b and c

25. What would this new apostles responsibility? Acts 1:22

A. Wait on tables

B. Preach the Gospel to every creature under heaven

C. Prayer and ministry of the word.

D. witness of Jesus resurrection.

26. Who was proposed to replace Judas? Acts 1:23

A. Joseph also called Barsabbas or Justus and Matthias

B. Stephen, Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas

C. Ananias and Sapphira

D. Joseph also called Barnabas and Matthias

27. Who chose the replacement for Judas? Acts 1:24

A. The Lord

B. The Apostles

C. The Sanhedrin

D. a and b

28. How was the replacement chosen?

A. Drawing straws

B. Casting lots

C. Peter moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God

D. They voted

29. Who was chosen?

A. Joseph also called Barsabbas or Justus

B. Paul also called Saul

C. Stephen

D. Matthias

Chapter 2

1. When _____ had come they were all together in one place. Acts 2.1

A. The day of the Lord

B. The Day of Pentecost

C. The Sabbath

D. The designated time

2. What sound filled the whole house they where they were sitting? Acts 2.2

A. The Voice of God

B. A noise like a violent rushing wind

C. A noise like a violent rushing river

D. A heavenly chorus

3. What appeared to them and rested on each of them. Acts 2.3

A. Tongues of fire.

B. A fine mist as if they were in a cloud

C. The Holy Spirit descended like a dove

D. A dove signifying the Holy Spirit

4. After they were filled with the Holy Spirit, what happed next? Acts 2.4

A. Peter stood up and addressed the crowd.

B. They spoke with other tongues as the Spirit was giving them utterance.

C. The apostles ask what can keep them from becoming Christians.

D. They began to heal the man who was lame by the temple.

5. At this time, who lived in Jerusalem? Acts 2.5

A. Jews and Gentles from every nation under Heaven.

B. Jews, God-Fearing Jews from every nation under Heaven

C. 1000 converts

D. Zealots, Pharisees, Sadducees, and a few prominent members of the Sanhedrin.

6. What bewildered the people in Jerusalem at that time? Acts 2.6

A. The cloud surrounding the Apostles

B. Hearing the Apostles speak in their own language.

C. A dove on each Apostle’s shoulder

D. A fire surrounding the Apostles, yet no one was burned up.

7. The crowd was amazed and astonished saying, “Why, are not all these who are speaking ____” Acts 2.7

A. Jews

B. Drunk

C. Nazarenes

D. Galileans

8. What did the people hears as the Apostles spoke? Acts 2.8

A. The Gospel

B. The very words of God

C. The Apostles speaking in the tongues of angels

D. The Apostles speaking in their own native language.

9. How many regions were represented as the Apostles spoke? Name them. Acts 2.9-10

A. 13

B. 14

C. 15

D. 12

10. The Romans in Jerusalem as the Apostles spoke were… Acts 2.11

A. Jews

B. Greeks

C. Jews and converts to Judaism

D. A and B

11. What did they ask each other? Acts 2.12

A. What must we do to be saved?

B. Who is this Jesus they are proclaiming?

C. What are they talking about?

D. What does this mean?

12. Some, however, did what? Acts 2.13

A. Made fun of them and said, They have had too much wine.”

B. Left saying these men are out of their minds.

C. Ask, “Do you think in such a short time you can make me a Christian”

D. Ask, “What must we do to be saved”

13. Who stood up as Peter addressed the crowd. Acts 2.14

A. Peter

B. Peter with the Eleven

C. Peter with the Twelve

D. Peter, James and John.

14. How did Peter address the crowd? Acts 2.14

A. fellow Jews

B. fellow Jews and Greeks from all over the world

C. Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem

D. fellow Jews who live in Jerusalem

15. What time was it when Peter addressed the crowd. Acts 2.15

A. Nine in the morning

B. The ninth hour of the day

C. The sixth hour of the day

D. Six in the morning

16. What prophet foretold of the events that were then taking place. Acts 2.15

A. Jeremiah

B. Jonah

C. Jonas

D. Joel

17. Joel’s prophecy described what? Acts 2.17

A. The first days of the Christian age.

B. The last days of the Christian age.

C. The last days

D. The first days

18. What did God say He would do in Joel’s prophecy? Acts 2.17-21

A. Pour out His Spirit on all people

B. Show wonders in the heaven above and signs on the earth below

C. The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood

D. All of the above

19. Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to the crowd by Acts 2.22

A. The words of the prophets

B. The guidance of the Holy Spirit

C. The laying on of hands

D. Miracles, wonders and signs

20. Jesus was handed over to the crowd by Acts 2.23

A. The desire of men, both Jew and Gentle

B. Judas, Pilate and the Sanhedrin

C. God’s set purpose and foreknowledge

D. God’s requirement for a sacrificial lamb

21. Who put Jesus to death by nailing him to the cross according to Acts 2:23?

A. Judas, Pilate and the Sanhedrin

B. All men, both Jew and Gentile

C. You (the crowd) with the help wicked men

D. The Jews with the help of the Romans

22. According to Acts 2:24, God raised him from the dead

1. According to His will

2. Freeing him from the agony of death

3. As it is written in the law and the prophets

4. Because it was impossible for death to keep its hold on him

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

23. What did David day about Jesus?

1. Because he is at my right hand I will not be shaken Acts 2:25-28

2. Because you will not abandon me to the grave

3. You will fill me with joy in your presence

4. My heart rejoices and I will sing of His mercies

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

24. What did Peter tell his brothers with confidence in 2:29?

1. Jesus is raised from the dead

2. That the patriarch David died and was buried

3. The Holy Spirit can not be bought

4. David‘s tomb is here to this day

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

25. In verse 2:30, how does Peter describe David?

1. Priest

2. King

3. A type of Messiah

4. Prophet

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

26. What did God promise David according to Peter in vs. 2:30?

A. He would see one of his descendants on his throne.

B. On oath, God would place one of David’s descendants on his throne.

C. David would see the resurrection of the dead

D. David would once again sit on his throne in Jerusalem

27. Seeing what was ahead David spoke of… Acts 2:31

1. The resurrection of Christ

2. That Jesus body did not see decay

3. That Jesus was not abandoned to the grave

4. The resurrection of the dead.

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

28. What fact did Peter say they were all witnesses to in verse 2:32?

A. The outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the apostles

B. Jesus ascended to heaven on a cloud

C. God raised Jesus to life

D. Jesus nailed to a tree

29. According to 2:33, Peter said that Jesus had…

1. Been exalted to the Right hand of God

2. Received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit

3. Poured out what you now see and hear

4. Ascended to heaven on a cloud.

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

30. According to 2:34-35 what did David say?

1. I will not ascend into heaven, but my Lord will.

2. The Lord said to my Lord, sit at my right hand.

3. Sit until I trample your enemies under foot

4. Sit until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

31. In verse 2:36, Peter wanted Israel to be assured,

1. That they had crucified Jesus

2. God made Jesus Lord

3. God made Jesus Christ

4. That at this time Jesus would return the Kingdom to Israel

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

32. How did the people respond to what Peter preached Acts2: 37-41?

1. They were cut to the heart.

2. They were baptized.

3. They said, “Brothers what shall we do?”

4. They said, “Your teaching is hard.”

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

33. What were Peter’s instructions when they asked what should we do? Acts 2:38

1. Repent

2. Be Baptized

3. Receive the gift of Holy Spirit.

4. Sell all of your possessions and goods and give to anyone who has need.

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

34. Whom did Peter say the promise was for? Acts 2:39

1. You

2. Your children

3. For all who are far off.

4. For all whom the Lord our God will call.

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

35. How did Peter try to convince them “to save themselves from this corrupt generation?” Acts 2:40

1. He used a convincing PowerPoint presentation.

2. He pleaded with them

3. With powerful words he persuaded them

4. With many words he warned them

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

36. About how many people were added to their number? Acts 2:41

A. 3000

B. 5000 not including women and children

C. 7000

D. 1000

37. What did the believers devote themselves to? Acts 2:42

A. Apostles teaching

B. Breaking of bread

C. Fellowship

D. Prayer

A=1, 2, 3; B=2, 4; C=all 4; D=4 only

38. 2:43 Everyone was______

A. Filled with the Holy Spirit

B. Filled with food and Peter condemned their gluttony.

C. Filled with wine and Peter condemned their drunkenness.

D. Filled with awe.

39. 2:43 The apostles did ______ and ______ as everyone was awe(Choose 2)

A. Great deeds

B. Many wonders

C. Powerful teaching

D. Miraculous signs

40. 2:44 All of the believers were _____ and ______.(Choose 2)

A. In one place worshiping God

B. Then scattered through out Judea

C. Together

D. Had everything in common

41. 2.45 Selling their ______ and _____ they gave to anyone who had need.(Choose 2)

A. Animals

B. Possessions

C. Goods

D. Lands

42. 2:46 Wheret did they continue to meet where? (Choose all that apply)

A. In the Temple courts

B. In the synagogue

C. In the tent of the meeting

D. Isolation and privacy

43. What else did the do in vs. 46-47? (Choose all that apply)

A. Broke bread together in their homes.

B. Ate together with glad and sincere hearts

C. Praising God

D. Enjoying the favor of all the people

44. Who added their number daily those who were being saved?

A. The disciples

B. The Lord

C. The apostles

D. The believers

Acts chapter 3

1. 3:1 What is time is the hour of prayer?

A. 3:00 in the afternoon

B. The 3^rd hour of the day

C. 6:00 in the afternoon

D. The 6^th hour of the day

2. 3:1 Peter and John were going to the _____ to pray at the above time.

A. The synagogue

B. The Mount of Olives

C. The Temple