Understanding the Early Christian Community

What did Jesus instruct the apostles to wait for in Jerusalem?

• The Holy Spirit

• The New Covenant

• The Messiah

• The Kingdom of God

What phenomenon occurred when the Holy Spirit arrived at Pentecost?

• An earthquake

• Tongues of fire

• A great light

• Thunder and lightning

How did the crowd react to the apostles speaking in different languages?

• They were confused

• They were indifferent

• They were angry

• They were fearful

What did Peter claim was the reason for the apostles' ability to speak in tongues?

• Magical abilities

• Years of study

• The Holy Spirit

• Their own power

What was the response of the people after Peter's sermon?

• They left the area

• They requested more teachings

• They reported the apostles to the authorities

• They repented and were baptized

What miracle did Peter perform at the temple gate called Beautiful?

• He multiplied food

• He healed a blind man

• He calmed a storm

• He healed a lame man

What was the reaction of the Sanhedrin to Peter and John's teachings?

• They ignored them

• They praised them

• They were disturbed

• They supported them

What advice did Gamaliel give to the Sanhedrin regarding the apostles?

• To execute them

• To release them

• To honor them

• To imprison them indefinitely

What was the outcome for the apostles after Gamaliel's intervention?

• They were flogged and released

• They were promoted

• They were executed

• They were exiled

How did the apostles react to their suffering after being released?

• They left Jerusalem

• They ceased teaching

• They rejoiced

• They complained