Here are 20 multiple-choice questions based on the Bible Acts chapters 1-10, along with references:
1. In Acts 1:8, Jesus tells his disciples that they will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon them. What will they become
witnesses of?
a) Jerusalem
b) Judea
c) Samaria
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above (Acts 1:8)
2. Who replaced Judas Iscariot as one of the twelve apostles in Acts 1?
a) Matthias
b) Barnabas
c) Stephen
d) Timothy
Answer: a) Matthias (Acts 1:26)
3. On which day did the disciples receive the Holy Spirit, as described in Acts 2?
a) Passover
b) Pentecost
c) Tabernacles
d) Atonement
Answer: b) Pentecost (Acts 2:1)
4. How many people were baptized on the day of Pentecost after Peter's sermon?
a) 50
b) 500
c) 3,000
d) 10,000
Answer: c) 3,000 (Acts 2:41)
5. In Acts 3, which apostle healed a lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the temple?
a) Peter
b) Paul
c) James
d) John
Answer: a) Peter (Acts 3:1-10)
6. Who was the first Christian martyr mentioned in the Book of Acts?
a) Peter
b) Stephen
c) Philip
d) James
Answer: b) Stephen (Acts 7:54-60)
7. What miraculous event occurred in Acts 9 that led to the conversion of Saul of Tarsus?
a) A blinding light on the road to Damascus
b) The raising of the dead
c) A storm at sea
d) An earthquake
Answer: a) A blinding light on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:3)
8. In Acts 10, who had a vision of a sheet with various animals and was told to eat them?
a) Peter
b) Cornelius
c) Paul
d) Barnabas
Answer: a) Peter (Acts 10:9-16)
9. What significant event happened when Peter preached to Cornelius and his household in Acts 10?
a) The Holy Spirit fell upon them
b) An earthquake shook their house
c) Peter raised Cornelius from the dead
d) They rejected Peter's message
Answer: a) The Holy Spirit fell upon them (Acts 10:44-48)
10. In Acts 4:12, Peter declares, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by
which we must be saved." Whose name is he referring to?
a) John
b) James
c) Jesus
d) Judas
Answer: c) Jesus (Acts 4:12)
11. What did Ananias and Sapphira do in Acts 5 that led to their deaths?
a) They lied to the apostles about their income
b) They stole money from the church treasury
c) They refused to share their possessions with the needy
d) They pretended to give all the proceeds from selling their property but held back some
Answer: d) They pretended to give all the proceeds from selling their property but held back some (Acts 5:1-11)
12. In Acts 8, who was the Ethiopian eunuch that Philip encountered while traveling in his chariot?
a) Nicodemus
b) Simon the Sorcerer
c) Ebed-Melech
d) Candace's treasurer
Answer: d) Candace's treasurer (Acts 8:26-39)
13. What miraculous event happened when Peter and John laid hands on the Samaritan believers in Acts 8?
a) They spoke in tongues
b) They received the Holy Spirit
c) They were healed of leprosy
d) They multiplied loaves and fish
Answer: b) They received the Holy Spirit (Acts 8:14-17)
14. Who was the centurion in Acts 10 who sent for Peter to hear the message of salvation?
a) Cornelius
b) Sergius Paulus
c) Julius
d) Herod Agrippa
Answer: a) Cornelius (Acts 10:1-8)
15. In Acts 9, what was the name of the disciple who restored Saul's sight and baptized him?
a) Ananias
b) Barnabas
c) Timothy
d) Silas
Answer: a) Ananias (Acts 9:17-18)
16. What did Simon the Sorcerer offer to Peter and John in Acts 8 in exchange for the ability to impart the Holy Spirit?
a) Money
b) A house
c) A position of authority
d) His magical books
Answer: a) Money (Acts 8:18-19)
17. Who was the first Gentile converted to Christianity in Acts 10?
a) Cornelius
b) Timothy
c) Titus
d) Philemon
Answer: a) Cornelius (Acts 10:44-48)
18. What vision did Peter have on the rooftop in Acts 10 that challenged his understanding of clean and unclean animals?
a) A vision of a ladder to heaven
b) A vision of a burning bush
c) A vision of a giant fish
d) A vision of a sheet with animals
Answer: d) A vision of a sheet with animals (Acts 10:9-16)
19. Who was the first apostle to perform a miracle after Jesus' ascension in Acts 3?
a) James
b) John
c) Philip
d) Peter
Answer: d) Peter (Acts 3:1-10)
20. In Acts 7, who gave a powerful speech recounting the history of Israel to the Jewish leaders before being stoned to death?
a) Paul
b) Timothy
c) Stephen
d) Barnabas
Answer: c) Stephen (Acts 7:1-60)
20 subjective questions along with answers for Acts chapters 1-10, including relevant
verses:( not in order )
1. Why do you think the disciples were instructed to wait in Jerusalem before receiving the Holy Spirit?
Answer: The disciples were instructed to wait in Jerusalem to receive the Holy Spirit because it was essential for empowering
them to carry out their mission to spread the gospel to the ends of the earth (Acts 1:4-5).
2. **Question:** What was the purpose of the Holy Spirit's coming on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2?
**Answer:** The Holy Spirit came to empower the disciples for spreading the gospel. (Acts 2:4)
3. **Question:** How did the people react when they heard the apostles speaking in tongues on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2?
**Answer:** Some were amazed, while others mocked and accused the disciples of being drunk. (Acts 2:12-13)
4 **Question:** What message did Peter deliver in his sermon on the Day of Pentecost in Acts 2?
**Answer:** Peter preached about Jesus as the Messiah, His crucifixion, resurrection, and the need for repentance and
baptism. (Acts 2:14-41)
5. **Question:** How did Peter's sermon in Acts 2 impact the people who heard it?
**Answer:** Many were convicted and asked, "What shall we do?" (Acts 2:37)
6. **Question:** In Acts 3, why was the healing of the lame beggar significant?
**Answer:** It served as a sign of God's power and drew a crowd, giving Peter an opportunity to preach. (Acts 3:6-9)
7uestion: Why did the religious leaders in Jerusalem oppose the apostles' preaching, and how did the apostles respond to this
opposition?
Answer: The religious leaders opposed the apostles' preaching because it challenged their authority and teachings. The apostles
responded with boldness, emphasizing their commitment to obeying God rather than human authorities (Acts 4:18-20).
8**Question:** In Acts 4, why did Peter and John boldly proclaim Jesus even in the face of opposition?
**Answer:** They couldn't stop speaking about what they had seen and heard, and they obeyed God rather than men. (Acts
4:19-20)
9 **Question:** Why did the early Christians in Acts 4 share their possessions?
**Answer:** They did so to meet the needs of others and promote unity among believers. (Acts 4:32-35)
10. **Question:** What lesson can we learn from Ananias and Sapphira's story in Acts 5?
**Answer:** They lied to the Holy Spirit, showing the seriousness of dishonesty before God. (Acts 5:1-11)
11. **Question:** How did the apostles respond to persecution in Acts 5?
**Answer:** They rejoiced in suffering for the sake of Christ. (Acts 5:41)
12. **Question:** How did the apostles react when they were flogged and ordered not to speak in the name of Jesus in Acts 5?
**Answer:** They rejoiced because they were counted worthy to suffer for Christ. (Acts 5:41-42)
13. **Question:** Who were the first Gentiles to receive the Holy Spirit in Acts 10, and what significance does this event hold?
**Answer:** Cornelius and his household received the Holy Spirit, indicating that the gospel was for all nations. (Acts 10:44-
48)
14. **Question:** What role did visions play in the conversion of Cornelius in Acts 10?
**Answer:** God used visions to guide Cornelius and Peter, leading to their meeting. (Acts 10:3-16)
15. **Question:** How did Peter's view on associating with Gentiles change in Acts 10?
**Answer:** He realized that God shows no partiality and accepted Gentiles into the Christian community. (Acts 10:28-29)
16. **Question:** What was the purpose of Stephen's speech in Acts 7, and how did it lead to his martyrdom?
**Answer:** Stephen's speech summarized Israel's history and indicted the religious leaders, which enraged them and led to
his stoning. (Acts 7:1-60)
17. **Question:** How did Philip's encounter with the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 demonstrate the inclusivity of the gospel?
**Answer:** Philip shared the gospel with a foreign, non-Jewish individual, emphasizing that the gospel was for all. (Acts 8:26-
40)
18. **Question:** What was Saul's initial attitude towards the Christians in Acts 9, and how did it change?
**Answer:** Saul initially persecuted Christians but later became a follower of Jesus after a dramatic encounter on the road to
Damascus. (Acts 9:1-19)
19. **Question:** What was the significance of the vision of the sheet descending from heaven in Acts 10 for Peter?
**Answer:** It symbolized that God's message and salvation were intended for all people, including Gentiles. (Acts 10:9-16)
20. **Question:** How did the conversion of Saul (Paul) in Acts 9 impact the early church's perception of him?
**Answer:** They were initially fearful of him but later accepted him as a fellow believer and preacher of the gospel. (Acts
9:26-28)