Peter and John in Acts (Acts 3-4)

Who was at the temple gate when Peter and John were entering? (Acts 3: 1-3)

• A priest performing a ritual.
• A crippled man who was begging.

• A group of children playing.
• A merchant selling animals for sacrifice.

Complete the quotation:

Peter said, "Silver or gold I do not have, but what I have I give you. ______________________________" (Acts 3: 6)

To what does Peter give credit for this man's healing? (Acts 3: 12-16)

• The rituals of the temple.
• The wisdom of the elders.
• The strength of the community.
• The power of Jesus Christ.

Why were Peter and John arrested that evening? (Acts 4: 1-3)

• They were arrested for breaking the law.
• They were arrested for causing a riot.
• They were arrested for taking money from the temple treasury to give the money to the poor.

• They were arrested for teaching about Jesus and the resurrection.

The temple authorities of the Sanhedrin could not question Peter and John in the evening because... (Acts 4: 3 side note)

• any official matter for the Sanhedrin could only be dealt with in daylight.

• they were not in the city or close to the offices of the Sanhedrin.

• it was too late for questioning and the authorities were anxious to get home.

• they were busy with other duties.

The following day, what did the members of the Jewish council as Peter and John? (Acts 4: 5-7)

• They asked about the origin of Peter and John's teachings.
• They inquired about the number of miracles performed.
• They questioned Peter and John's relationship with the Roman authorities.
• They asked by what power or name Peter and John had healed a man.

Not only did Peter testify that Jesus was raised from the dead but he also proclaimed, ... (Acts 4: 12)

• Salvation can be found in many religions.

• Jesus was a great teacher but not divine.

• Salvation is found in no one else but Jesus.

• Salvation is found in observing the kosher food laws.

Why were the Jewish leaders astonished at Peter and John? (Acts 4: 13)

• They were astonished because Peter and John were wealthy and influential men.
• They were astonished because Peter and John were uneducated and ordinary men, yet spoke with boldness.
• They were astonished because Peter and John spoke in a foreign language.
• They were astonished because Peter and John were known for their extensive education.

What did the Jewish authorities command Peter and John? (Acts 4: 18)

• To promote the teachings of Jesus.
• Not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus.
• To gather more followers for Jesus.
• To perform miracles in Jesus' name.

What did Peter and John reply to this command? (Acts 4: 19)

• We must obey God rather than human beings.
• We should follow the orders of the authorities.
• We can choose to ignore God's commands.
• We must prioritize human laws over divine guidance.