83 Questions
Hafeed waited in his lonely _______ for he who was to receive the Scrolls.
Palace
The old man watched the _______ come and go.
seasons
The old man waited nearly three full _______ after disposal of his worldly wealth.
years
A stranger appeared from out of the _______ to the east.
desert
The stranger's appearance was not one to inspire _______.
confidence
Erasmus remained resolutely in the _______ as the caller repeated his request.
doorway
The stranger's hair was _______ and long.
snarled
Hafeed was called the _______ salesman in the world.
Greatest
Paul was a citizen of _______ and also a citizen of Rome.
Taurus
Paul was a _______ by trade.
Tent Maker
The two listened as he spoke of the long Jewish wait for a messiah who would come and unite them with a new and independent Kingdom of happiness and ________
peace
He told of the Miracles performed by this man, the lectures to the ________, his raising of the Dead
crowds
Paul reached into his sack and removed a red garment which he placed in the lap of ________
Hafiz
You hold in your arms all the worldly Goods left behind by this Jesus, all that he possessed he shared with the world even unto his ________
life
Roman soldiers cast lots for this robe at the foot of his ________
cross
Hafiz face paled and His Hands shook as he turned the robe stained with ________
blood
The mark of Tola, whose guilt made the robes sowed by ________
Pathros
He was born in a cave in Bethlehem during the time of the census of ________
Augustus
Stephen was a follower of a man called _______
Jesus
Stephen's guilt was insisted that _______ was the Messiah
Jesus
I participated in the punishment with my fascination in youthful _______
zeal
I was supplied with letters from the high priest of the _______
temple
I was entrusted with the mission of journeying to _______ to search out every follower of Jesus
Damascus
There was a sudden flash of light from the _______
heavens
I heard a voice in my ear say 'Saul, why do you persecute _______'
me
I was led by the hands of my companions to _______
Damascus
Then I was visited by another called Ananias who said he had been visited in a _______
vision
Hafeed waited in his lonely chamber for he who was to receive the Scrolls.
False
The old man watched the seasons come and go for two years.
False
Paul was persecuting followers of Jesus before his conversion.
True
A stranger appeared from out of the desert to the west.
False
Paul was a Roman citizen.
True
The stranger's appearance was one to inspire confidence.
False
The voice that spoke to Paul said 'Saul, why do you love me'.
False
Erasmus remained resolutely in the door.
False
Hafeed was called the greatest salesman in the world.
True
Paul was a Pharisee of the Jewish Tribe of Benjamin and a citizen of Taurus and Rome.
True
Paul was a bookkeeper by trade.
False
Paul was a merchant by trade.
False
Paul was blinded by the sudden flash of light from heaven.
True
Hafeed was called the greatest merchant in the world.
False
Ananias visited Paul in a vision.
False
Paul was supplied with letters from the high priest of Jerusalem.
True
Paul was upset by the sale of doves and lambs for sacrifice at the temple.
True
There was a sudden flash of darkness from the sky.
False
Paul was told to return to Jerusalem to spread the word of God.
False
Paul was a follower of Jesus from the beginning.
False
Hafiz was given a red garment that had previously belonged to John the Baptist.
False
Paul was a citizen of Jerusalem and also a citizen of Rome.
False
The mark of Pathros was a small star sewn into the cloth.
False
Hafiz was overwhelmed with emotion when he saw the robe.
True
According to Paul, Jesus was born in a cave in Jerusalem during the time of the census of Augustus.
False
Hafiz was searching for a salesman to sell his worldly goods.
False
Paul reached into his sack and removed a blue garment which he placed in the lap of Hafiz.
False
Hafiz was a follower of Jesus.
False
What did Hafeed wait for in his lonely palace?
He who was to receive the Scrolls
What was Erasmus's usual behavior?
Model of courtesy and propriety
What was the condition of the stranger's legs?
Cut and scratched with sores in many places
What did Paul study under?
The Great Gamalia
What did Paul bring with him to Hafeed's palace?
A sack of Scrolls
What did Paul ask Hafeed for?
Guidance and help
What did Paul say he was blinded by?
The accumulated knowledge of too many years of study
What did Stephen get condemned to?
Death by stoning
What did Hafeed do when Paul asked to tell his story?
He nodded and permitted Paul to speak
What did Erasmus do when Paul approached the palace?
He remained resolutely in the doorway
What was Stephen's guilt about?
That Jesus was the Messiah
Why was Paul persecuting followers of Jesus?
Because Jesus was a threat to the temple authorities
What happened to Paul on the road to Damascus?
He was struck by a sudden flash of light from heaven
Who visited Paul in Damascus after his conversion?
Ananias
What did the voice say to Paul in Damascus?
Saul, why do you persecute me?
What did Paul do after his conversion in Damascus?
Preached in the synagogue to confound the followers of Jesus
What did the voice say to Paul the second time?
Thou hast had the word for nearly four years, but thou hast shown few the light
What did the voice tell Paul to do?
Return to Damascus to seek out the greatest salesman in the world
What did Paul tell Erasmus about Jesus?
Jesus was the Messiah
What was the result of Paul's preaching in Damascus?
Many doubted and plotted against Paul
What did Paul tell Hafiz and Erasmus about the Jewish people's expectation?
A messiah who would unite them with a new and independent Kingdom of happiness and peace
What did Paul remove from his sack and place in Hafiz's lap?
A red garment that had previously belonged to Jesus
What did the Roman soldiers do with the red garment at the foot of Jesus' cross?
They cast lots for it
What did Hafiz find on the red garment that made him emotional?
The mark of Tola
Where was Jesus born, according to Paul?
In a cave in Bethlehem
What did Hafiz ask Paul about Jesus after seeing the red garment?
What was his birthplace?
Why did Hafiz cry after seeing the red garment and hearing Paul's story?
He was moved by the story of Jesus' life and message
What did Hafiz ask Paul to do after hearing his story and seeing the red garment?
To go to the Tower and bring the chest
Study Notes
Hafid's Wait
- Hafid, the old man, waited in his palace for the person who was to receive the Scrolls.
- He waited for nearly three years after disposing of his wealth and disbanding his trade empire.
The Stranger's Arrival
- A limping stranger, Paul, appeared from the desert to the east and entered Damascus, making his way to Hafid's palace.
- Paul's appearance was not inspiring, with ripped sandals, cut and scratched legs, and a loose, tattered loincloth.
- Erasmus, Hafid's bookkeeper, was hesitant to let Paul in, but eventually allowed him to enter.
Paul's Story
- Paul told Hafid that he was a citizen of Taurus and Rome, and a Pharisee of the Jewish tribe of Benjamin.
- He was a tent maker by trade, but had studied under the great Gamaliel.
- Paul explained that he was once a witness to the stoning of Stephen, a holy man who had been condemned to death for blasphemy against the Jewish God.
- Paul had been a persecutor of Jesus' followers, but had a sudden change of heart after a flash of light from the heavens and a voice saying "Saul, why do you persecute me?"
- Paul was led to Damascus, where he was visited by Ananias, who restored his sight and told him to preach about Jesus.
Paul's Preaching
- Paul preached about Jesus, but was met with suspicion and hostility by those who knew him as a persecutor.
- He continued to preach, but was antagonized by those who listened, and eventually escaped to Jerusalem.
- In Jerusalem, he preached again, but was met with more hostility, and the voice came to him again, saying "You have had the word for nearly four years, but you have shown few the light."
The Voice's Message
- The voice told Paul to return to Damascus and seek out the greatest salesman in the world, who would show him the way to spread Jesus' word to the world.
- Paul told Hafid about Jesus, including his life, miracles, and resurrection.
The Red Garment
- Paul gave Hafid a red garment that had belonged to Jesus, which was stained with blood and had a small star sewn into the cloth, marking it as made by Pathros.
- Hafid was overwhelmed with emotion, recognizing the mark of Tola, and asked Paul about the birth of Jesus.
Jesus' Birth
- Paul told Hafid that Jesus was born in a cave in Bethlehem during the time of the census of Augustus, with little to his name.
- Hafid smiled, remembering the brightest star that had shone above the birthplace of Jesus.
Hafid's Wait
- Hafid, the old man, waited in his palace for the person who was to receive the Scrolls.
- He waited for nearly three years after disposing of his wealth and disbanding his trade empire.
The Stranger's Arrival
- A limping stranger, Paul, appeared from the desert to the east and entered Damascus, making his way to Hafid's palace.
- Paul's appearance was not inspiring, with ripped sandals, cut and scratched legs, and a loose, tattered loincloth.
- Erasmus, Hafid's bookkeeper, was hesitant to let Paul in, but eventually allowed him to enter.
Paul's Story
- Paul told Hafid that he was a citizen of Taurus and Rome, and a Pharisee of the Jewish tribe of Benjamin.
- He was a tent maker by trade, but had studied under the great Gamaliel.
- Paul explained that he was once a witness to the stoning of Stephen, a holy man who had been condemned to death for blasphemy against the Jewish God.
- Paul had been a persecutor of Jesus' followers, but had a sudden change of heart after a flash of light from the heavens and a voice saying "Saul, why do you persecute me?"
- Paul was led to Damascus, where he was visited by Ananias, who restored his sight and told him to preach about Jesus.
Paul's Preaching
- Paul preached about Jesus, but was met with suspicion and hostility by those who knew him as a persecutor.
- He continued to preach, but was antagonized by those who listened, and eventually escaped to Jerusalem.
- In Jerusalem, he preached again, but was met with more hostility, and the voice came to him again, saying "You have had the word for nearly four years, but you have shown few the light."
The Voice's Message
- The voice told Paul to return to Damascus and seek out the greatest salesman in the world, who would show him the way to spread Jesus' word to the world.
- Paul told Hafid about Jesus, including his life, miracles, and resurrection.
The Red Garment
- Paul gave Hafid a red garment that had belonged to Jesus, which was stained with blood and had a small star sewn into the cloth, marking it as made by Pathros.
- Hafid was overwhelmed with emotion, recognizing the mark of Tola, and asked Paul about the birth of Jesus.
Jesus' Birth
- Paul told Hafid that Jesus was born in a cave in Bethlehem during the time of the census of Augustus, with little to his name.
- Hafid smiled, remembering the brightest star that had shone above the birthplace of Jesus.
Hafid's Wait
- Hafid, the old man, waited in his palace for the person who was to receive the Scrolls.
- He waited for nearly three years after disposing of his wealth and disbanding his trade empire.
The Stranger's Arrival
- A limping stranger, Paul, appeared from the desert to the east and entered Damascus, making his way to Hafid's palace.
- Paul's appearance was not inspiring, with ripped sandals, cut and scratched legs, and a loose, tattered loincloth.
- Erasmus, Hafid's bookkeeper, was hesitant to let Paul in, but eventually allowed him to enter.
Paul's Story
- Paul told Hafid that he was a citizen of Taurus and Rome, and a Pharisee of the Jewish tribe of Benjamin.
- He was a tent maker by trade, but had studied under the great Gamaliel.
- Paul explained that he was once a witness to the stoning of Stephen, a holy man who had been condemned to death for blasphemy against the Jewish God.
- Paul had been a persecutor of Jesus' followers, but had a sudden change of heart after a flash of light from the heavens and a voice saying "Saul, why do you persecute me?"
- Paul was led to Damascus, where he was visited by Ananias, who restored his sight and told him to preach about Jesus.
Paul's Preaching
- Paul preached about Jesus, but was met with suspicion and hostility by those who knew him as a persecutor.
- He continued to preach, but was antagonized by those who listened, and eventually escaped to Jerusalem.
- In Jerusalem, he preached again, but was met with more hostility, and the voice came to him again, saying "You have had the word for nearly four years, but you have shown few the light."
The Voice's Message
- The voice told Paul to return to Damascus and seek out the greatest salesman in the world, who would show him the way to spread Jesus' word to the world.
- Paul told Hafid about Jesus, including his life, miracles, and resurrection.
The Red Garment
- Paul gave Hafid a red garment that had belonged to Jesus, which was stained with blood and had a small star sewn into the cloth, marking it as made by Pathros.
- Hafid was overwhelmed with emotion, recognizing the mark of Tola, and asked Paul about the birth of Jesus.
Jesus' Birth
- Paul told Hafid that Jesus was born in a cave in Bethlehem during the time of the census of Augustus, with little to his name.
- Hafid smiled, remembering the brightest star that had shone above the birthplace of Jesus.
This quiz covers chapter 18 of The Greatest Salesman in the World, Part 1, which tells the story of Hafeed waiting in his palace for the one who will receive the Scrolls.
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