Prayer Requests: Overview: Outline of Acts 14: Textual Questions: Keller church of Christ Week 15: December 2, 2013

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1 Prayer Requests: Overview: Chapter fourteen records Paul and Barnabas at Iconium Lystra, Paul being stoned at Lystra, and Paul and Barnabas return to Antioch in Syria. Outline of Acts 14: Paul and Barnabas at Iconium 14:1-7 Paul and Barnabas at Lystra 14:8-18 Paul stoned at Lystra 14:19-23 Paul and Barnabas to Antioch in Syria 14:24-28 Textual Questions: 1. Where did Paul and Barnabas teach while they were in Iconium? (14:1) A. The temple B. The synagogue C. By the sea D. In the desert 2. Who stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds against the brethren in Iconium? (14:2) A. Unbelieving Jews B. Unbelieving Gentiles C. Unbelieving Jews and Gentiles D. The silversmith 3. How did the Lord bear witness to the word of His grace in Iconium? (14:3) A. With an earthquake B. By raising people from the dead C. By signs and wonders 4. Why did Paul and Barnabas leave Iconium? (14:5-6) A. The Holy Spirit told them to do so B. Paul had a dream C. They had to preach to other cities D. People wanted to stone them

2 5. What were the cites of Lycaonia? (14:6) A. Iconium C. Lystra and Derbe D. Jerusalem 6. On the first missionary journey, where did Paul and Barnabas go after leaving Iconium? (14:8) A. Derbe B. Lystra C. Antioch D. Athens 7. Where did Paul heal a lame man who had never walked? (14:8) A. Lystra B. Lydda C. Derbe D. Antioch 8. Who said, The gods have come down to us in the likeness of men!? (14:8-11) A. People of Corinth B. People of Derbe C. People of Athens D. People of Lystra 9. What did the people of Lystra call Barnabas? (14:12) A. Lord B. A prophet C. Zeus D. Friend 10. What did the people of Lystra call Paul? (14:12) A. A prophet B. Hermes C. Friend D. Lord 11. Why did the people of Lystra call Paul Hermes? (14:12) A. He was fast B. He was the chief speaker C. He was a good talker D. His father was Herman

3 12. Where was the temple of Zeus located? (14:13) A. Pergamum B. Athens C. Lystra D. Derbe 13. Who brought oxen and garlands to the gates of Lystra to offer a sacrifice? (14:13) A. The people B. The priest of Zeus C. The governor 14. What did Barnabas and Paul do when the people of Lystra moved to offer a sacrifice? (14:13-14) A. Thanked the people B. Left the city C. Tore their clothes D. Helped the people 15. Why did Paul and Barnabas preach the gospel to the people of Lystra? (14:15) A. To turn them from useless things to a living God B. They were lost C. So they could offer sacrifices 16. What did Paul and Barnabas tell the people of Lystra God had made? (14:15) A. Heaven B. Earth C. Sea 17. What did Paul and Barnabas tell the people of Lystra God had done in past generations? (17:16) A. Let all nations walk in their ways B. Punished all the nations C. Divided the Red Sea D. Divided the Jordan River 18. What witness had God given of himself to past generations? (14:17) A. Doing good B. Giving rain and fruitful seasons C. Filling hearts with food and gladness

4 19. Where was Paul stoned, dragged out of the city and left for dead? (14:19) A. Derbe B. Lystra C. Antioch D. Damascus 20. Who stoned Paul? (14:19) A. Jews from Antioch and Iconium B. Gentiles C. Jews from Derbe D. Jews from Jerusalem 21. What did Paul do after he was stoned? (14:20) A. Departed Lystra B. Entered Lystra C. Thanked God D. Encouraged the Disciples 22. On the first missionary journey, where did Paul and Barnabas go after leaving Lystra? (14:20) A. Derbe C. Iconium D. Jerusalem 23. On the first missionary journey, where did Paul and Barnabas go after leaving Derbe? (14:21) A. Iconium C. Lystra 24. On their first journey, what did Paul and Barnabas not do as they returned to Antioch? (14:22-23) A. Strengthen the souls of the disciples B. Exhort the disciples to continue in the faith C. Appointed elders in every church D. Collect money for the needy 25. Complete the following: We must through many enter the kingdom of God. (14:22) A. Sorrows B. Blessings C. Journeys D. Tribulations

5 26. On the first missionary journey, from where did Paul and Barnabas set sail for Antioch? (14:25-26) A. Athens B. Lystra C. Attalia D. Alexandria 27. Where did the first missionary journey end? (14:26) A. Jerusalem C. Athens D. Lystra 28. According to Paul and Barnabas, what door had God opened among the Gentiles? (14:27) A. Door of giving B. Door of love C. Door of faith D. Door of understanding 29. What did Paul and Barnabas appoint in every church on their first missionary journey? (14:23) A. Deacons B. Elders C. Preachers D. Prophets 30. How did Paul and Barnabas appoint elders? (14:23) A. By casting lots B. With prayer C. With fasting D. With prayer and fasting Application Discussion Questions 1. What type of preaching were Paul and Barnabas doing in the synagogue that led to many conversions? (v. 1) 2. Are we biblically justified to not put ourselves into too dangerous of situations? (vv. 5-6) 3. Who do people thank for all the good things in one s life? Who receives glory if there is no God?

6 4. Discuss and compare Acts 14:19 with 2 Cor. 12: Why is it important for each congregation to have elders? (v. 23) 6. Why is it important for disciples to spend much time with one another? (v. 28) *Just For Kids Section 1. What is something are get very excited about? When we talk about Jesus, we should be even more excited. 2. Where are some dangerous places? Christians should also be careful people. 3. How does a shepherd lead the sheep? Elders are very important in the church. Challenges 1. Say a prayer for your church leadership. 2. Research the history of Thanksgiving. 3. Schedule a get together with some other Christians.

7 Answer Key: Chapter B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. D 9. C 10. B 11. B 12. C 13. B 14. C 15. A 16. D 17. A 18. D 19. B 20. A 21. A 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. D