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Lesson2: Law of Moses/Circumcision; Idolatry; Cripple Healed

Book of Acts Bible Study Lessons - Course B
The Book of Acts - Course B, Lesson 2: Free online Bible study lessons; Healing of a crippled man; Idolatry forbidden; Discussion in Jerusalem about circumcision and the Old Testament Law of Moses.

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Preaching among Gentiles – Acts 14,15

Quiz on Lesson 2


*1* In what city did Paul and Barnabas preach next? Answer: They preached next in .

*2* What confirmed their message to be true (v3)? (a) church tradition, (b) the heirarchy agreed, (c) God sent signs and wonders. Answer: .

*3* What caused Paul and Barnabas to leave this city? Answer: Jews and Gentiles attempted to them.

*4* Describe the problem a man at Lystra had. Answer: The man was .

*5&6* Who did the people think Paul and Barnabas were? Answer: They thought they were gods named and .

*7* What did the priest want to do to them? (a) kill them, (b) offer sacrifice to them, (c) give them money, (d) all the preceding. Answer: .

*8* How did Paul and Barnabas describe their own nature? (a) they were men like others, (b) they were gods, (c) they were angels. Answer: .

*9* Why does God deserve to be worshipped, instead of idols? Answer: God the heaven, the earth, the sea, and everything in them.

*10&11* What witness does God give that He continues to exist (v17)? Answer: God's witness is that He does good, giving from heaven and fruitful .

*12* Where did Paul and Barnabas preach next? (a) Rome, (b) America, (c) they returned to the cities where they had already preached. Answer: .

*13&14* What did they do in the churches they had established (v23)? Answer: They appointed in every .

*15* What happened when they returned to Antioch of Syria? Answer: They all that God had done with them.

*16* What was being taught by certain disciples from Judea? Answer: Some taught people must be to be saved.

*17* Where were Paul and Barnabas sent? They went to the apostles and elders at (a) Rome, (b) Athens, (c) Salt Lake City, (d) Jerusalem. Answer: .

*18* How did the salvation of Jews differ from that of Gentiles (v9)? Answer: There was no in their salvation.

*19* How had God testified to the salvation of Gentiles? Answer: God acknowledged them by giving them the .

*20* What did Paul and Barnabas talk about? (a) miracles and wonders, (b) bingo parties, (c) a new seminary, (d) new robes for the choir. Answer: .

*21* Who gave the final recorded statement? Answer: The last recorded speech was made by .

*22* According to prophecy, who could be called by God's name? Answer: The prophecy said could be called by God's name.

*23* What conclusion was stated about Gentiles keeping the law? Answer: V19 says they should not the converted Gentiles.

*24* What should Gentiles be taught to avoid? (a) pollutions of idols, (b) fornication, (c) things strangled and blood, (d) all of these. Answer: .

*25* How did Jerusalem communicate its views to Antioch? Answer: They sent a along with brethren to confirm it.

*26* What did they say about those who bound circumcision (v24)? Answer: They said they had given them no such .

*27* Who ultimately led them in this decision (v28)? (a) their own human wisdom, (b) the Pope, (c) the Holy Spirit, (d) no one. Answer: .

*28* What was done with the letter? Answer: The letter was read to the church at .

*29&30* Who had been sent to confirm the letter? Answer: Prophets named and confirmed the letter.

*31* Whom did Barnabas want to take on the next trip? (a) Peter, (b) John Mark, (c) James, (d) all the preceding. Answer: .

*32* Why did Paul not want to take him with them? Answer: John had them on their first trip.

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*33* Should people bow to honor religious leaders today?

*34* Do you believe that miraclulous signs, as in the Bible, occur today?

*35* May we use the old law as authority for our practices today?

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