Philip in Samaria: Acts 8

When a great persecution of Christians broke out in Jerusalem, who lead this persecution? (Acts 8: 3)

• Peter
• Saul
• John
• James

What did he do to the Christians he found? (Acts 8: 3)

• He had them offer sacrifices of penance in the temple.

• He ignored them completely.
• He had them publicly shamed.

• He persecuted them by imprisoning them.

Where did Philip go to proclaim the Christ? (Acts 8: 5)

• Samaria
• Nazareth
• Bethlehem
• Jerusalem

Describe the two types of miracles Philip performed there. (Acts 8: 7)

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Who was the man, Simon, in this chapter? (Acts 8: 9)

• Simon the Apostle
• Simon the Fisherman
• Simon the Sorcerer
• Simon the Zealot

What did Simon do after he witnessed the miracles that Philip performed? (Acts 8: 13)

• Simon ignored the miracles and left town.
• Simon tried to perform his own miracles.
• Simon became angry and confronted Philip.
• Simon believed, was baptized and followed Philip everywhere.

What did Peter and John do to confirm those who had been baptized? (Acts 8: 14-18)

• Peter and John laid their hands on the baptized believers so that they would receive the Holy Spirit.

• Peter and John baptized new believers with a second baptism.

• Peter and John wrote letters to the baptized believers.
• Peter and John preached to the baptized believers.

When Simon offered the apostles money to buy the gift of the Holy Spirit, how did Peter respond? (Acts 8: 18-24)

• Peter responded by rebuking Simon and telling him to repent.
• Peter ignored Simon and continued preaching.
• Peter asked Simon to leave the apostles alone.
• Peter accepted the money and blessed Simon.

Why did Philip head south on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza? (Acts 8: 26)

• He wanted to explore new trade routes.
• He was fleeing from persecution in Jerusalem.
• He was searching for a lost friend.
• He was instructed by an angel of the Lord.

Along this road, Philip came across an Ethiopian eunuch whose job was... (Acts 8: 27)

• a soldier in the Roman army
• a merchant selling spices
• a farmer from Jerusalem
• a high official in charge of the treasury of the Ethiopian queen