Exploring the Historical Context of the Book of Acts

The video explores the mission of God and the growth of Christ's kingdom, focusing on Luke's role in early Christianity. It highlights Luke's contributions through his Gospel and the book of Acts, emphasizing the importance of imitating Jesus. The inclusion of Gentiles in the early Church and the challenges faced from Roman cultural norms are discussed. The legacy of the early Church and its mission for future generations is also examined.

How did Jesus compare how a single believer could spread the Gospel?

• Mustard Seed

• Carrier Pigeon

• Mailing a letter

• Shouting to a crowd

Who is the author of the Book of Acts?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• Paul

While we do not know how Luke first became a follower of Christ, we DO KNOW he was on a mission with what two early Christians? (choose 2)

• Silas

• Peter

• Paul

• Barnabas

The three of these Evangelists are the first KNOWN people to bring the faith of Christianity to what continent?

• North America

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

Who was the spiritual mentor and teacher of Luke in Christianity?

• Paul

• Silas

• Barnabas

• Peter

Which THREE of these represent Luke's life? (choose 3)

• A Gentile (non-Jewish Believer)

• A Jew

• Highly-educated in Roman-Greek culture

• A Physician (doctor)

How much of the New Testament is written by Luke?

• None

• 1/10

• 1/4

• 3/4

Which of the following is TRUE concerning the books Luke wrote (Luke and Acts) in the New Testament?

• They are completely different styles and "stories" of Jesus

• Together, they serve as a complete history of Christianity from the life of Jesus through the "second generation" of apostles who spread the faith.

• It is a scientific look at Christ and his creation.

• Paul wrote these books and tells his first-person account of spreading the Word of Christ.

Which of these TWO attributes of Christ and the faith, does Luke focus on more than other New Testament writers? (choose 2)

• His kindness

• Prayer

• Being full of the Spirit

• The miracles of Christ

How does Luke explain the growth of the faith from a Jewish sect to a wide scope including Gentiles occured?

• Through oral stories passed down the generations.

• Through prayer and revelation exclusively

• Through the political developments of the Roman empire during his time.

• Through a thorough studying of scripture which predicted Jesus and a wider scope of the faith that included Gentiles.