Early Christian History and Teachings

The video explores the continuation of Jesus' story in the book of Acts, written by Luke. It begins with Jesus' resurrection and the disciples' mission, highlighting the Pentecost event where the Holy Spirit empowers them. The new community forms as a living temple, facing internal and external challenges. Stephen's martyrdom marks the beginning of persecution, yet the movement spreads. The video concludes with a call to support the Bible Project.

Who wrote the Gospel of Luke and the book of Acts?

• Matthew

• Mark

• Luke

• John

What did Jesus instruct his disciples to do before starting their mission?

• Travel to Rome

• Preach in Samaria

• Wait in Jerusalem

• Go to Galilee

What significant event happened during Pentecost?

• The Crucifixion

• The Last Supper

• The Holy Spirit descended

• Jesus' birth

What was the significance of the disciples speaking in different languages at Pentecost?

• It was a punishment for their disbelief

• It fulfilled Old Testament prophecies

• It was a miracle to confuse people

• It was a sign of the end times

What was the new temple according to Luke's account?

• The community of believers

• The body of Jesus

• The synagogue

• The temple in Jerusalem

How did the early Christian community support each other?

• By living separately

• By selling their possessions

• By avoiding outsiders

• By building a new temple

Who was the first martyr of the Jesus movement?

• Peter

• Paul

• Stephen

• John

What accusation was made against Stephen by the temple leaders?

• Conspiring with Romans

• Stealing from the temple

• Dishonoring Moses

• Blasphemy against God

What was Saul's role in Stephen's martyrdom?

• He defended Stephen

• He was unaware of it

• He ignored the event

• He approved of the execution

What was the result of the persecution of the early Christians?

• They stopped preaching

• They built a new temple

• They returned to Judaism

• They scattered and spread the message