Acts 3 - Introduction

THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM

Acts 1:1, Acts 7:60

All the events of the first seven Chapter s can be summed up under the heading: The Church in Jerusalem. In the picture of the preceding page you can observe an artist's conception of Jerusalem as it appeared in the time of the events recorded in the book. Within the walls are designated four buildings. These are lettered and named as follows:

A.

The Upper Room,

B.

The Temple,

C.

The Public Ward or Jail,

D.

The Synagogue of the Libertines.

In and around these buildings, (which, with the exception of the Temple, are conjecturally located) all the events recorded in the first seven Chapter s took place. These events can be counted as eighteen in number and are so designated on the preceding page. You can follow these events, one by one, as to where they took place and as to what happened by following the numbers on the chart from one through eighteen and reading the scripture references given.
The pages following are simply an enlargement upon the points or numbers you found upon the foregoing picture. The scripture is printed under the heading of the points and the comment following is intended to make the events recorded in the text a living reality to your mind and heart.

EXAMINATION OVER Chapter S THREE THROUGH SEVEN
True or False

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1.

We see the power of Pentecost in action at the gate beautiful.

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2.

The lame man was healed at the third hour.

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3.

This healing took place at the temple beautiful.

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4.

The lame man spoke to Peter and John before they spoke to him.

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5.

The lame man had no feet before he was healed.

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6.

The lame man was healed instantaneously.

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7.

Peter told him to arise and walk.

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8.

The people of the temple recognized the beggar after he was healed.

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9.

The people immediately began to praise God for that which was done.

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10.

The theme of Peter's sermon was the glorification of God's servant Jesus.

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11.

The lame man was healed by faith.

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12.

Peter discusses both the free will of man and the foreknowledge of God in his second sermon.

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13.

Acts 3:19; Acts 2:38 are very favorably compared.

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14.

The season of refreshing doubtless refers to the reception of the Holy Spirit.

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15.

The promise of the second coming of Christ is dependent on the conversion of the Jews.

Multiple Choice

1.

The times of the restoration of all things refers to: 1) The end of the world. 2) The fulfillment of all the prophesies of the O.T. 3) The restoration of the ancient order of Israel.

2.

Moses said that: 1) God would one day raise up the Messiah. 2) God would one day raise up a prophet like unto Himself. 3) God would one day restore Israel.

3.

Peter appealed to the heart of the Jew in the conclusion of his sermon by telling them of: 1) The advantages in being a Christian. 2) The terrible death of their Messiah. 3) The blessing that God promised them through Abraham that was now to be found in Christ.

4.

Peter and John were arrested at: 1) twelve o-'clock. 2) Three o-'clock. 3) Sundown.

5.

Peter and John were arrested by: 1) The high priest and captain of the temple. 2) The Pharisees and Sadducees, with the captain of the temple. 3) The captain of the temple, the priests and the Sadducees.

6.

The real reason for their arrest was: 1) They taught the people and proclaimed in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 2) They disturbed the peace. 3) They had too large a crowd.

7.

About this time Luke says: 1) There were 6,000 members in the Jerusalem church. 2) The number of men came to be about 5,000. 3) There were 8,000 members in the church,

8.

1) Ananias was the official or appointed high priest. 2) Caiphas was the official or appointed high priest. 3) Annas was the official or, appointed high priest,

9.

There were 1) seventy or seventy-one, 2) Seventy-one or seventy-two. 3) Sixty-nine or seventy men in the Sanhedrin.

10.

The Sanhedrin asked the following question of Peter and John: 1) What have ye done? 2) By what power or in what name have ye done this? 3) By what authority have ye done this?

Fill in The Blanks

1.

Now when they beheld the _____________________ of Peter and John, and had perceived that they were __________ and __________ men, they ___________________ and took knowledge of them that they had been with Jesus. Acts 4:13.

2.

He is the ____________ which was set at nought of you the builders but was made the __________ of the corner. Acts 4:11.

3.

Peter said: We cannot but speak the things which we and _____________________ Acts 4:20.

4.

Being let go they came to their own ____________ and __________ all that the chief priests and elders had said unto them. Acts 4:23.

5.

And now Lord ______________ upon their threatenings and grant unto thy servants to speak thy word with all ________________. Acts 4:29.

6.

And the multitude of them that believed were of one heart and soul: and not one of them said that aught of the things which he possessed was his own but they had ____________ _________________________. Acts 4:32.

Can you find TEN MISTAKES in these sentences?

1.

The apostles were enabled by the unity of the believers to give their witness of the resurrection with greater power.

2.

Everyone sold everything so all could have some.

3.

Jacob called Barnabas, having a field sold it and brought the money and laid it at the apostle's feet.

4.

Ananias and Sapphira said they gave all when they only gave a part.

5.

The sin of these two was two-fold; namely, the love of self and the love of money.

6.

Peter attributed the sin to both Ananias and Satan.

7.

It was one hour later that his wife came in and met her death.

8.

But of the rest durst no man join himself to them refers to the rest of the members of the Jerusalem church.

9.

Being added to the Lord is the same as being added to the church,

10.

Peter's shadow is said to have healed some.

11.

The high priest and Sadducees led in the arrest of the eleven apostles.

12.

The angel opened the prison door near the break of day.

13.

The Sanhedrin had a branch it called the Senate.

14.

The Holy Spirit was said to be a witness of the crucifixion, resurrection and coronation of Jesus.

15.

The advice of Gamaliel was to refuse further opportunity to speak but not to mistreat the apostles.

Can You Put The Two Together?

1.

Which of the following do you associate with Olivet? 1) Jerusalem. 2) Hope. 3) Ascension.

2.

Which of the following do you associate with Judas?) Field of blood. 2) Apostle. 3) Servant.

3.

Which of the following do you associate with Pentecost? 1) Celebration. 2) Many people. 3) Tongues of fire.

4.

Which of the following do you associate with healing? 1) Miracles. 2) Powers. 3) The hands of the apostles.

5.

With which of the following do you associate the break of day? 1) Solomon's Porch. 2) Prayer. 3) Work for Christ.

6.

What scripture reference do you associate with the second trial before the Sanhedrin? (Supply yourself).