History of the Church 1

What event is described in Acts 1:9-11?

• The Sermon on the Mount

• The ascension of Jesus

• The crucifixion of Jesus

• The Last Supper

How was Matthias chosen to replace Judas Iscariot?

• By volunteering for the position

• By being appointed by the high priest

• By winning a footrace against the other disciples

• By casting lots among the disciples

What happened on the day of Pentecost according to Acts 2:1-4?

• The apostles received gold and silver

• The Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles in the form of tongues of fire, and they spoke in different languages.

• The Holy Spirit descended as a dove

• The apostles performed miracles

Summarize Peter's sermon in Acts 2:14-36.

• Summarize the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasize fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, call for repentance and baptism.

• Focus on the teachings of John the Baptist

• Discuss the history of Jerusalem

• Analyze the political situation in Rome

Who were the apostles persecuted by in Acts 4:1-22?

• The priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees

• The Essenes

• The Pharisees and the scribes

• The Roman soldiers

What was the response of the authorities to Peter and John's preaching in Acts 4:18-21?

• The authorities praised Peter and John for their preaching

• The authorities asked Peter and John to preach more

• The authorities warned Peter and John not to speak or teach in the name of Jesus.

• The authorities ignored Peter and John's preaching

What did the believers do in response to the persecution in Acts 4:23-31?

• The believers prayed together.

• The believers fled to a different city.

• The believers joined the persecutors.

• The believers organized a protest.

How did the early Christians demonstrate their unity in Acts 4:32-37?

• They were of one heart and soul, and shared everything they had.

• They hoarded their possessions

• They lived in separate communities

• They refused to help one another

What was the fate of Ananias and Sapphira in Acts 5:1-11?

• They were praised for their honesty

• They both fell down dead after lying to the Holy Spirit.

• They were forgiven by the apostles

• They were banished from the city

How did the apostles react to being flogged and ordered not to speak in Acts 5:40-42?

• The apostles went into hiding and stopped preaching.

• The apostles renounced their faith and converted to a different religion.

• The apostles retaliated violently against their oppressors.

• The apostles rejoiced and continued to teach and preach Jesus as the Christ.