Paul was seized in the temple in Jerusalem. Jewish opponents from Asia saw Paul in the temple and accused him of defiling the Holy place by bringing Gentiles into it. This accusation incited a mob and Paul was dragged out of the temple and beaten before being rescued by Roman soldiers.

He is known as “Simon the Sorcerer. He offered money to Peter and John in exchange for the power to impart the Holy Spirit. His request was sharply rebuked by Peter who condemned Simon’s attempt to buy God’s gift by emphasizing that the Holy Spirit’s power cannot be purchased but rather is given freely by God through faith.

The Holy Spirit set apart Saul and Barnabas for missionary work during a gathering of prophets and teachers in Antioch. Together they embarked on the first missionary spreading the gospel throughout Cyprus and parts of Asia Minor establishing churches and converting both Jews and Gentiles alike.

At the conclusion of the book of Acts, Paul was under house arrest in Rome. Even though under house arrest, he continued to preach and teach the gospel boldly and without hindrance to all who came to him. His time in Rome marked the fulfillment of his mission to bring the message of Jesus Christ to the heart of the Roman Empire.

Cornelius and his household received the Holy Spirit while Peter preached to them demonstrating that salvation through Jesus Christ was available to Gentiles as well as Jews. Peter then baptized them marking a significant moment in the early Church’s outreach to non-Jewish believers.

Acts 2:1-4 tells us that the Holy Spirit descended upon the disciples during the Jewish festival of Pentecost enabling them to speak in different languages. This event marked the birth of the Christian Church, allowing the disciples to spread the gospel to a diverse audience in Jerusalem, representing the universal nature of the Christian message and fulfilling Jesus’ promise of the Holy Spirit.

A sheet filled with animals is the correct answer. Acts 10:9-16, Peter received a vision of a sheet being filled with various animals both clean and unclean and was instructed by a voice from Heaven to arise, kill, and eat. This vision symbolized the breaking down of Jewish dietary laws and the inclusion of Gentiles in God’s plan of salvation. This vision prepared Peter for his encounter with the Centurion who was a Gentile but was converted in his faith to believe in the God of the Jews.

The answer would be “Me.” Acts 9:3-4 gives record of the encounter between Saul of Tarsus and Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Saul was confronted by a blinding light and heard the voice of Jesus saying “Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?” This moment marked the beginning of Saul’s dramatic conversion from a persecutor of the Christians to an Apostle of Christ.

Matthias was chosen after prayer and casting of lots by the apostles. Acts 1:26 let’s us know that this took place after Judas Iscariot’s betrayal and death. Matthias appointment maintained the symbolic number of 12 Apostles representing the 12 tribes of Israel and solidified the leadership structure of the early church.

Felix was known for his corruption and lack of decisive action which led to Paul being held in prison for 2 years without a verdict. The trial before Felix was a significant moment in Paul’s journey as it highlighted the challenges faced by early Christians in spreading the gospel under Roman rule.

Acts 16:9-10 covers the vision where Paul saw a man from Macedonia pleading for help saying, “come over to Macedonia and help us.” This vision led Paul and his companions to conclude that God was calling them to preach the gospel in Macedonia, marking the beginning of Paul’s missionary work in Europe.

During his journey to Rome as a prisoner, the ship he was on encountered a violent storm that lasted many days. Eventually the ship ran aground on Malta. All aboard the ship survived fulfilling Paul’s assurance from God that no lives would be lost despite how bad things appeared.

Acts 5:1-10 tells of the conspiracy to lie to the Holy Spirit by this husband-and-wife team. They had sold property of their own but conspired to lie about the proceeds that were obtained from the sale and appear to be giving the total amount of the sale to the church. Deceit and hypocrisy resulted in their sudden deaths serving as a severe warning about the consequences of dishonesty and insincerity with the early Christian community.

Acts 14:11-12 tells of an event in Lystra after Paul healed a man who had been lame from birth. The crowd mistakenly identified him as the god Hermes because he was the chief speaker. This incident highlighted the Pagan beliefs of the local population and presented challenges in preaching the gospel in such a context.

Acts 8:26-35 talks about an encounter with Phillip the Evangelist. He was instructed by the Holy Spirit to approach an Ethiopian Eunuch who was reading a passage from Isaiah but was not quite able to understand what he was reading. Philip explained that the scripture in which he was reading referred to Jesus Christ. In this conversation between the Eunuch and Philip, the Eunuch was converted and once baptized, received the gift of the Holy Ghost. This encounter illustrates the spread of the gospel beyond the Jewish community to the Gentiles.

Acts 3:2-8 talks about the man whom Peter and John healed at the gate and that he was lame from birth. He was carried daily to the temple gate to beg for alms when Peter and John encountered him, they healed him in the name of Jesus Christ. He was able to walk, leap, and praise God through this miracle that demonstrated the power of faith and the authority of Jesus’ name.

His nephew. The young man overheard a group of more than 40 Jews who had vowed not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. He informed Paul of the plot, and Paul instructed his nephew to inform the commander of the Roman guard. In return, the commander of the Roman guard ensured Paul’s safety in transport to the governor Felix in Caesarea.

Known as the first Christian martyr, Stephen was stoned to death after he boldly proclaimed his vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God and scolding the persecutors of the church for they actions against Jesus and their forefather’s actions against the prophets in like manner. His death was marked by forgiveness as he prayed for his persecutors, and asking God not to hold this sin against them. Stephen’s martyrdom highlighted the intense opposition faced by the early church.

Demetrius was a silversmith in Ephesus who made silver shrines of the goddess Artemis. He felt threatened by the spread of the gospel because it led many people to abandon idol worship, which in turn hurt his business. Demetrius incited a riot against Paul and his companions because of his fear over loss of income due to the decline of the worship of Artemis.

Elymas, who was also known as Barjesus tried to turn to the proconsul Sergius Paulus away from the faith. Paul filled with the Holy Spirit rebuked Elymas and caused him to be stricken with temporary blindness and leading Sergius Paulus to believe in the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ.

The council led by the Apostles and Elders ultimately decided that Gentiles were not required to be circumcised but should abstain from certain practices such as eating food that was sacrificed to idols. This decision was pivotal in defining the inclusion of Gentiles in the early church.

Theophilus’ name means lover of God, and it is believed that he was a wealthy patron of the physician  Luke. The book of Acts serves as a continuation of Luke’s gospel detailing the spread of Christianity and the work of the Apostles after Jesus ascended back into Heaven.

He appealed to Caesar in Acts 25:10-12. Paul was ordered to appear before Caesar because as a Roman citizen, he exercised his right to appeal to Caesar after being accused by Jewish leaders of crimes against their law. Paul appealed for his trial before Governor Festus to ensure his case would be heard in Rome.

Gamaliel made this statement in Acts 5:38-39. He was a respected Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin. He advised caution in dealing with the apostles, suggesting that if their mission was from God, it could not be stopped. However, if it were not of God, they would basically fall off.

Paul and Silas prayed and sang hymns while imprisoned despite their situation, they worshiped God. At midnight a miraculous earthquake shook the prison, opening the doors and freeing the prisoners from their chains. This event led to the conversion of the jailer and his household showcasing the power of faith and worship.