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What major event does Acts 1 describe?
What major event does Acts 1 describe?
What significant event occurs in Acts 2?
What significant event occurs in Acts 2?
Pentecost, the birth of the Church, and Peter's first sermon
What happens in Acts 3?
What happens in Acts 3?
Healing of the lame man and Peter and John preaching at the temple
What event is described in Acts 4?
What event is described in Acts 4?
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What key events occur in Acts 5?
What key events occur in Acts 5?
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What issue is addressed in Acts 6?
What issue is addressed in Acts 6?
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What significant event takes place in Acts 7?
What significant event takes place in Acts 7?
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What is the outcome of persecution mentioned in Acts 8?
What is the outcome of persecution mentioned in Acts 8?
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What transformation occurs in Acts 9?
What transformation occurs in Acts 9?
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What is significant about Acts 10?
What is significant about Acts 10?
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What does Acts 11 focus on?
What does Acts 11 focus on?
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What is the focus of Acts 12?
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Study Notes
Acts 1
- Jesus ascends to heaven, leaving the disciples with a commission.
- Judas Iscariot is replaced by Matthias to fulfill the number of apostles.
Acts 2
- Pentecost event occurs, marking the birth of the Christian Church.
- Peter delivers his first sermon, leading to the conversion and baptism of 3,000 individuals.
Acts 3
- Peter and John perform a miracle by healing a lame man at the temple.
- This event provides an opportunity for preaching about Jesus.
Acts 4
- Peter and John are arrested for preaching; they face a trial before the Sanhedrin.
- Their bold defense emphasizes the resurrection of Jesus.
Acts 5
- Ananias and Sapphira lie about their contributions and face dire consequences.
- Peter and John are imprisoned but miraculously escape.
- Gamaliel advises the Sanhedrin to be cautious with their treatment of the apostles.
Acts 6
- Tensions arise due to neglected widows; the apostles appoint seven deacons to address this.
- This leads to a more organized church structure.
Acts 7
- Stephen delivers a powerful sermon summarizing Israel's history and confronts the Sanhedrin.
- He is subsequently stoned to death, becoming the first Christian martyr.
Acts 8
- A widespread persecution forces believers to flee Jerusalem, inadvertently spreading the Gospel.
- Philip preaches in Samaria, leading to significant conversions.
Acts 9
- Saul, a fervent persecutor of Christians, has a transformative encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus.
- This event marks the beginning of Saul's (Paul's) journey as a key Christian leader.
Acts 10
- Peter receives a vision that leads him to share the Gospel with Cornelius, a Gentile.
- This signifies the opening of the Church to Gentile believers.
Acts 11
- Peter explains his actions regarding the Gentiles to his fellow apostles, emphasizing divine approval.
- The church in Antioch flourishes and becomes a center of Christian activity.
Acts 12
- King Herod persecutes the church in Jerusalem, resulting in the imprisonment of Peter.
- An angel miraculously rescues Peter from prison, demonstrating God’s protection over the believers.
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This quiz features flashcards summarizing key events from the first twelve chapters of Acts in the New Testament. Review the pivotal moments such as Jesus' ascension, Pentecost, and the early Church's formation through concise definitions. Ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these foundational events in Christianity.
