Homework II, Chapter II-III

Name ______________________

Directions: Please either print or copy and paste to a Word Document the following questions and then answer them. Answer them from the assigned reading.

1. What is the central theme of the sermons and defenses in Acts?

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2.  The Church started to grow by its own power of enthusiasm.

True     False

3. By _________________ _________________, preaching, or defense before authorities, the “witnesses” told the story with boldness and courage to ________________ of all sizes.

4. Luke's interest in the _____________ ___________ of the Gospel is obviously reflected in this _________________ ________________. 

5. We know much concerning most of the apostles.

True      False

6. The space devoted by Luke to _____________________ shows that he considered the events of that day to be of the ________________ _______________________.

Match the person with an event or action:

_____ 7. Peter    

______ 8. James

______ 9. John

______ 10. Andrew

_____ 11. Philip

_____ 12. Nathaniel

_____ 13. Matthew

_____ 14. Thomas

_____ 15. Thaddeaus

_____ 16. Simon

_____ 17. Matthias

A. invited Jesus to a party

B. chosen to replace Judas Iscariot

C. Gospel writer

D. preached Pentecost sermon

E. the Zealot

F. with Philip said Greeks wanted to see Him

G. suggested going with Jesus to Bethany

H. first disciple martyred

I. told Nathanel about Jesus

J. asked why Jesus did not reveal Himself to the world

K. initially rejected Jesus

Match the event with the location:

____ 18. Judea

____ 19. Samaria

____ 20. Syria

____ 21. Cyprus & Galatia

____ 22. Jerusalem  

____ 23. Macedonia 

____ 24. Achaia

____ 25. Ephesus 

____ 26. Caesarea

____ 27. Rome 

A. Barnabus took Paul to Antioch

B. last stop- capital city

C. Spirit’s direction into Europe

D. Stephen’s martyrdom

E. went here after hearing by Antipatris

F. Philip took the Gospel here

G. Paul to Athens and Corinth

H. special council location

I. Paul & Barnabus entry to 1^st missionary journey

J. Paul’s 3^rd trip directly here

List the overall purposes of Acts:

28. _______________________

29. _______________________

30. _______________________

List where Acts thrust headed externally and internally:

31. Externally:   _______________

_____________________________

32. Internally:    _______________

____________________________

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33. Luke emphasized in Acts that the leaders of Judaism considered Christians as _________________ and _______________________.

34. Luke’s perspectives were based on truth, _________-________________ communications, and world ____________________.