Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 8 Flashcard

Front

After the martyrdom of Stephen, what happened to the Church?

Back

A severe persecution started and all were scattered throughout the countryside of Judea and Samaria except the apostles.

Front

Who went down to Samaria and proclaimed the Messiah to the people there?

Back

Philip

Front

What signs did the people of Samaria see that made them pay attention to Philip?

Back

Unclean spirits were removed from possessed people, and many paralyzed and crippled people were cured.

Front

Why did the man named Simon "astound" the people of Samaria?

Back

He was a talented magician and was good at performing magic tricks.

Front

What did the people who began to believe Philip as he preached in the name of Jesus Christ do to show their belief?

Back

They were baptized.

Front

When Peter and John went to Samaria, they laid hands on the people and the people received the holy Spirit. What Sacrament does this suggest?

Back

Confirmation

Front

Why was Peter so angry at Simon the Magician when he offered to pay Peter for the ability to lay hands on people and confer on them the gift of the holy Spirit?

Back

Peter said that the gift of God cannot be bought with money.

Front

Why did Philip leave Samaria and head south along the desert route?

Back

The angel of the Lord told him to go that way.

Front

What two things did Philip do for the Ethiopian court official when he met him along the desert route?

Back

He taught him about the scriptures and baptized him.

Front

What strange thing happened with Philip at the end of the chapter?

Back

The Spirit of the Lord snatched him away.