It was one of the earliest cares of Paul to summon the leading members of the Jewish community, that he might explain to them his position. He made clear that he had not opposed or injured his own people, and that he was suffering because of his devotion to the ‘‘Hope of Israel,’? by which he obviously referred to Christ. The Jews replied cautiously, declaring that they had not as yet received the formal charge against him. But as they professed a wish for further information, he begged them to fix their own day and come. This they did in considerable numbers. All day long he set before them arguments from Scripture and the story of his own experience. A few were convinced; the rest disagreed. Probably the debate toward its close became somewhat stormy, and the Apostle felt at liberty to quote Iso. 6:9, 10.

He, thereafter, turned to the Roman Christians, who had already been addressed in his memorable Epistle, in the last chapter of which is a list of names of those whom he loved in Christ. They were constantly coming in to cheer his loneliness and to hear his words, while Tychieus, Epaphras, Epaphroditus, and others brought news, greetings, and gifts from the churches he had founded.

Who are the two main characters of the book? What chapters are allotted to each?

What three cities mark progressive stages in the preaching of the gospel?

How many missionary journeys did Paul make? Give an account of each.

By whom was the Acts written? How is this established ?

How was the writer qualified for his task?

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What other name might be applied to the book of Acts?

How was Matthias added to the company of the Apostles?

What signs attended the descent of the Holy Spirit?

What prophecy did Peter declare to be fulfilled by the gift of the Spirit?

How did Peter show that the 16th Psalm referred to Christ rather than to David?

What was the result of Peter’s Pentecostal sermon?

What miracle of healing did Peter perform at the Gate Beautiful?

How did Peter make this miracle an occasion for preaching Christ?

Why were the Sadducees especially opposed to the preaching of the Apostles?

What did the Jewish leaders observe concerning the Apostles?

What was the prayer of the Apostles after they had been charged to keep silence?

What was the sin of Ananias and Sapphira?

Why were the Apostles imprisoned? How were they delivered ?

What was the counsel of Gamaliel concerning the Apostles?

What led to the appointment of the first deacons?

What led to Stephen’s arrest? How did he begin his defense?

What did Stephen relate about Moses’ early life?

What had Moses declared concerning a prophet who was to come? In what respects was Jesus like Moses?

Who was present at the martyrdom of Stephen? What was the result of the persecution that followed? How was the real character of Simon Magus re-

vealed? How was the Ethiopian eunuch converted? How was Saul’s course stayed on the Damascus road? What part did Ananias of Tarsus have in bringing Saul into the full light of the Christian faith? How did Saul escape from the Jews who sought to kill him?

What notable miracle was performed at Joppa?

How was Peter prepared for his visit to the home of Cornelius?

How had Cornelius been prepared to receive Peter?

What was the result of Peter’s ministry in this Gentile household?

How did Peter defend his course before the other Apostles?

What was the beginning of Christian work in Antioch? Why was Barnabas sent to Antioch?

What led to the imprisonment of Peter? How was he delivered from prison?

Where did Peter go when he was released? What was remarkable about the death of Herod?

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How did the foreign missionary work of the Church begin? What work did Paul and Silas do in Cyprus?

Why did Paul begin his address in Antioch by rehearsing the Old Testament history?

What things did he declare concerning Jesus Christ?

What was Paul’s experience on the following Sabbath?

How were the people disposed toward Paul and Barnabas at first? What led the people to turn against them?

What controversy arose concerning the ritual of the Law? How did Peter reply to the Judaizers?

What was the message that was sent to the church at Antioch? What contention arose between Paul and Barnabas? What was the result?

Whom did Paul choose at Lystra as his helper? What vision and call came to Paul in the night?

Who was the first convert to Christianity in Europe? Why were Paul and Silas cast into prison?

How was the jailer converted? What rights did Paul and Silas claim as Roman citizens?

What was the experience of Paul and Silas at Thessalonica?

What message did Paul deliver on Mars’ Hill? What was the result?

What course did Paul follow on leaving Ephesus? What is said of the ministry of Apollos in Ephesus?

What special miracles were wrought by the hand of Paul on his return to Ephesus?

How was the genuineness of the conversion of the Ephesians attested? How did Demetrius seek to oppose the work of the Apostles?

How did the town clerk control the excited mob?

What things occurred during Paul’s stay at Treas?

What was Paul’s farewell message to the elders at Ephesus?

Why did Paul’s departure cause special grief?

What was Paul’s course from Miletus to Cesarea? How did Agabus indicate Paul’s future sufferings?

Why did Paul consent to purify himself, after the manner of the Jewish law, at Jerusalem?

Why was Paul taken from the Temple by violence? How was he rescued from the fury of the mob? What was Paul’s message to the people as he stood

At what point did the multitude refuse to listen further? How was Paul advantaged by his Roman citizenship?

How did Paul cause the Pharisees and Sadducees to oppose each other?

How did Paul’s nephew save the Apostle’s life?

In the trial before Felix what charges were brought against Paul? How did the Apostle answer?

Why did Felix keep Paul in custody for two years?

Who followed Felix as governor? How did his action lead Paul to appeal to Cesar?

Why was Paul asked to state his case before Agrippa?

What did the Apostle state to be the ground for his accusation?

How had Paul been obedient to the heavenly vision?

What was Agrippa’s verdict concerning Paul?

By whom was Paul accompanied on the voyage to Rome?

How did Paul encourage his fellow-travelers in the midst of the storm?

Why did Paul insist that all should remain in the ship?

What work was accomplished by Paul among the people of Malta?

In what work was he engaged during his stay in the capital?