Book of Acts Quiz: Paul's Missionary Journeys

Book of Acts Quiz: Paul's Missionary Journeys — Practice Questions

1. Before Paul's first missionary journey, the church at Antioch was worshipping and fasting. What happened?
2. On the island of Cyprus, Paul encountered a sorcerer named Elymas (also called Bar-Jesus) who opposed the gospel. What did Paul do?
3. At Pisidian Antioch, Paul preached in the synagogue and declared that through Jesus, forgiveness of sins is proclaimed. What happened the following Sabbath?
4. In Lystra, Paul healed a man who had been lame from birth. The crowd concluded that the gods had come down in human form. What names did they give to Paul and Barnabas?
5. The Jerusalem Council in Acts 15 met to address a serious dispute. What was the question that divided the church?
6. Who wrote the letter from the Jerusalem Council to the Gentile churches, announcing the council's decision?
7. Before Paul's second missionary journey, he had a sharp disagreement with Barnabas. What was the dispute about?
8. Paul had a vision during the second journey that redirected his mission to Europe. What did he see?
9. Lydia was the first convert in Europe, baptised in Philippi. What was her occupation and where was she from?
10. Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi after Paul cast a spirit out of a slave girl. What happened at midnight while they were praying and singing hymns?
11. The Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas 'What must I do to be saved?' What was their answer?
12. The Bereans are praised in Acts 17 as more noble-minded than the Thessalonians. Why?
13. Paul's speech on the Areopagus (Mars Hill) in Athens began with an observation about the city. What did he notice that gave him an opening?
14. In Corinth, Paul met a Jewish tentmaker couple who had been expelled from Rome. Who were they?
15. In Corinth, Paul was brought before the Roman proconsul Gallio. How did Gallio respond to the charges against Paul?
16. At Ephesus on the third missionary journey, Paul preached with such power that unusual miracles occurred. What happened when handkerchiefs or aprons that had touched Paul were taken to the sick?
17. Seven sons of Sceva — a Jewish chief priest — tried to invoke Jesus' name over those with evil spirits. What happened?
18. A silversmith named Demetrius stirred up a riot in Ephesus. What was his grievance against Paul?
19. Paul raised a young man named Eutychus from the dead in Troas. How had Eutychus died?
20. In his farewell address to the Ephesian elders at Miletus, Paul gave them a solemn warning. What did he say would happen after his departure?