To whom was the book of Acts written?
Over a period of how many days did Jesus appear to the Apostles?
About what did Jesus speak with his Apostles after his resurrection (according to 1:3)?
Those who witnessed the ascension were from what geographical area?
How does Luke identify the angels at the ascension? (HINT: He used the same method at the resurrection).
How many days was it between the Ascension and Pentecost?
What were the Apostles doing as a group during the days between the Ascension and Pentecost?
From what Mountain did Jesus ascend?
What woman is specifically mentioned along with the Apostles in Acts 1?
How many believers were gathered together in Acts 1?
Matthew and Luke describe Judas' death differently. According to Luke, how did Judas die?
What does Akeldama mean?
Peter quotes two different passages concerning Judas apostasy. They are both from what book?
Who was chosen as Judas' replacement?
How was Judas' replacement chosen?
What was Luke's occupation? (HINT: Some of his vocabulary reflects it.)
Give an approximate date for the book of Acts.
TRUE/FALSE:
Whoever wrote Luke must have also written Acts. They both share similar vocabulary and style.
Early church fathers never identify Luke as the writer of the book of Acts.
The word "Acts" was common in titles of books of the first century describing the deeds of great men.
Based on the "We" sections of Acts we can determine that Luke was the probable author of the book by the process of elimination.
Acts is the continuing story of what Jesus began to do and to teach.
Baptism of the Holy Spirit was essentially the same as the water baptism of John the Baptist.
All four gospels include a description of the ascension.
Jesus' four brother's joined the Apostles after the resurrection. Of course, they had believed in Jesus for quite some time.
Because Judas betrayed Jesus, and because the Scriptures predicted his "fall," we know that he never really shared the same ministry as the other Apostles.
There are over 100 individuals mentioned in the book of Acts.
1/3 of the book of Acts is in its speeches.
The kingdom of God was never intended to be social, earthly, or political. It is entirely a spiritual enterprise.
Jesus encouraged the Apostles to pinpoint the time of his return.
There were only 13 men identified as apostles is the N.T.
The purpose of Jesus' ascension was to leave so that the Holy Spirit would come and continue his work. Also, Jesus had a new job at the right hand of the Father.
There were approximately 14 resurrection appearances to a total of more than 500 individuals.
Even after the resurrection, the Apostles were still expecting Jesus to inaugurate an immediate earthly kingdom.
The book of Acts both begins and ends with talk of the Kingdom of God.
SHORT ANSWER:
List several possible purposes of the book of Acts.
Give a simple outline of the book of Acts based on 1:8 (included chapter divisions of the book).
List the kinds of themes and ideas that Luke repeated frequently in Luke and Acts.
