by Rick Marin | Jul 10, 2018 | The Book of Acts
Who on earth were worthy to receive the Holy Spirit?
(Acts 2:1-41; John 14:16; Joel 2:27-30; Psalm 16:8-10; Rom. 10:9-13) Blog July 8-14, 2018
Prepared by
Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO
Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
REVIEW: In the book of Acts
the gentile physician, Luke, tells the story of the early church beginning with
Jesus’ ascension. Before leaving this earth in a cloud Jesus instructed his
disciples to remain in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit was poured out. With the
power of the Spirit they were to be witnesses of all they had seen and heard
from Jesus. While they waited Peter, Jesus’ appointed leader, lead the 120 in
the upper room to choose a replacement for Judas. Holy Scripture, unity,
prayer, nominations, and voting led to the choice of Matthias.
Fire
from heaven (Acts 2:1-13; John 14:16; 1 Cor. 12:28-31)
1. When did Jesus organize his church on earth?
2. After the great disappointment of the cross
how many followers of Jesus gathered in the upper room?
3. What was the condition of the 120 when the
day of Pentecost came?
4. What physical signs accompanied the infilling
of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost?
5. How many times does Luke mention that the
gift of tongues was that of languages of those present?
6. Why were there so many foreigners in
Jerusalem at that time?
7. Of what did the disciples speak on the day of
Pentecost?
8. Where does the Apostle Paul place the gift of
tongues?
9. Does Paul say that every Spirit-filled
believer must speak in tongues?
Peter’s
sermon (Acts 2:14-36; Joel 2:27-30; Psalm 16:8-10; Rom. 10:11)
10. When challenged with false accusations to
what did Peter turn in his response?
11. What did the prophet Joel say would precede
the outpouring of God’s Spirit?
12. After quoting Joel’s promise of a Spiritual
outpouring to what did Peter next turn?
13. After reminding his hearers of Jesus life in
verse 22 what did Peter next mention?
14. On what portion of Jesus’ life did Peter
spend most of his time?
15. Who did Peter quote for proof that the Messiah
must be resurrected from the dead?
16. Why did God the Father give Jesus the Holy
Spirit?
17. Who on earth were worthy to receive the Holy
Spirit?
Pentecostal response (Acts 2:37-41;
John 16:8-11; Rom. 10:9-13)
18. Through the preaching of Peter what did the
Holy Spirit bring to the multitude?
19. What two steps did Peter recommend to the
convicted multitude?
20. What must precede repentance in order that a
person not be found ashamed in God’s presence?
21. How does Paul refer to baptism in Romans 10?
22. Who does Luke say were baptized on the Day
of Pentecost?
ANSWERS: 1. When he chose twelve
disciples & commissioned them to preach the gospel; 2. One hundred & twenty; 3. They were all of one accord
in one place; 4. The sound of a mighty wind, cloven tongues of fire, &
speaking foreign languages; 5. Three times; 6. Jews from around the world had
come to celebrate the Feast of Weeks (Pentecost); 7. The wonderful works of God;
8.Last of importance in the list of gifts of the Spirit; 9. No, he says that is
only one of the gifts of the Spirit & true believers don’t each have all
the gifts; 10. To Holy Scripture just as he had in the upper room; 11. The
removal of shame – forgiveness of sins; 12. The sinless, miraculous life of
Christ; 13. Jesus’ death; 14. On Jesus’ resurrection; 15. David in Psalm
sixteen who wrte that of One whos soul would not remain in the grave; 16. Because
having fulfilled all righteousness by living a sinless human life he had fulfilled
the conditions to receive this gift which the Father now acknowledged by
installing him at his right hand; 17. No one, the Spirit was given out of grace
as an unmerited blessing to all who were in Christ by faith; 18. The conviction
of sin; 19. Repentance &
baptism; 20. Belief in Jesus as one’s only hope – faith; 21. Confessing Jesus
with one’s mouth; 22. Those that gladly received the Word – those that
believed.
by Rick Marin | Jul 7, 2018 | The Book of Acts
What is significant about the number “twelve”?
(Acts 1:1-26; Luke 24:44-49) Blog July 1-7, 2018
Prepared by
Richard A. Marin: Present Truth PO
Box 700, Fallbrook CA 92088-0700 USA
INTRODUCTION:
After researching and writing his gospel the gentile physician,
Luke, continues his report concerning Christianity in the book of Acts. There
he goes on to tell Theophilus the story of the early church. The name of the
recipient of this treatise means “Lover of God.” All those who with Theophilus
love God will love Luke’s account of the growth of the early church. In it we
will see how God worked together with his church in dealing with division,
persecution, opposition, and expansion.
Jesus’
final instructions (Acts 1:1-8; Luke 24:21, 25, 44-49; John 16:12-16)
1. According to Dr. Luke what instructions had
Jesus given to his disciples after his resurrection?
2. What specific subject of Jesus teaching does
Luke mention in Acts 1:3?
3. What previously promised baptism did Jesus
say his disciples would shortly receive?
4. What question did those gathered at the time
of Jesus’ ascension ask him?
5. What does the disciples question tell us
about their view of prophecy?
6. What truth about Israel did the disciples
still need to comprehend?
7. Rather than answer his disciples question
about the restoration of Israel to what did Jesus point them?
8. Why would the disciples be confused about the
kingdom of God?
9. Of what did Jesus tell his disciples they
were to speak in their witness?
Preparation
for Pentecost (Acts 1:9-14; 5:34; Jn. 16:7; Lu. 11:13; 24:50-53; 2 Chron. 6:27)
10. According to John 16 what did Jesus say must
happen before the Holy Spirit would be sent to indwell his disciples?
11. How did Jesus leave his disciples and with
what assurance?
12. After Christ’s ascension what did the
disciples do?
13. What does the Bible say is a prerequisite to
receiving the rain of God’s Spirit?
14. Why did Jesus’ disciples have to wait to
receive the Holy Spirit?
Church organization (Acts 1:15-26;
Matt. 10:1-4)
15. Were the 120 in the upper room united in
harmony with God and his will?
16. What right did Peter have to initiate the
search for a replacement for Judas?
17. What is significant about the number
“twelve”?
18. On what grounds did Peter intend to choose a
replacement for Judas?
19. Did Peter run ahead of the will of God by
seeking a replacement for Judas?
20. How was Matthias chosen to replace Judas?
21. What qualifications for an Apostle are given
in this chapter?
ANSWERS: 1. That it was
necessary for all the prophecies concerning him to be fulfilled, including his death
& resurrection, and that they were witnesses of these things so, therefore,
must preach repentance & forgiveness in his name beginning in Jerusalem
& spreading to all the world; 2.
The kingdom of God; 3. That they
would be baptized with the Holy Spirit; 4.
“Will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?”; 5. That they believed all the Old Testament predictions &
promises were to be fulfilled to Abraham’s seed according to the flesh; 6. That Jesus, himself, was Israel, the
Representative of the nation, & that all those found in him by faith were
the true Israel of God to whom all the Old Testament promises & predictions
were to be fulfilled – Israelites according to the flesh would have no part in
these; 7. To their need of the
baptism of the Holy Spirit in order to become his worldwide witnesses; 8. Because their Scriptures foretold of
a kingly Messiah who would reign eternally & of a suffering Messiah that
would die for the sins of his people & they were slow to believe the
prophets & needed the instruction of Jesus & the baptism of the Holy Spirit
in order to distinguish the two comings of the Messiah; 9. Of him, Jesus, the Saviour & Representative of his people
who would give repentance & forgiveness to all who accept him by faith –
the Gospel; 10. He must go away; 11. He was taken up into a cloud &
two angels came to explain that he would come again in like manner; 12. They returned to the upper room in
Jerusalem & united in prayer; 13.
Prayer & obedience; 14. Because
only he had lived a life deserving of the Holy Spirit & that gift would not
be given him until his offering & sacrifice were presented to the Father
& accepted by him – only then could he give the gift to his undeserving
disciples; 15. Yes, most assuredly
so; 16. Because Christ had placed
him as first leader of the early church & had reinstated him in that
position beside the Sea of Galilee; 17.
It is the number that relates to organization – there were twelve tribes of
Israel that made up God’s people in the Old Testament; 18. On the grounds of Holy Scripture, a gathered church, &
united prayer; 19. No, Christ had
organized his church on earth & he expected it to handle any issues that
came up; 20. By Scriptural
instruction, group nomination, prayer for God’s guidance, & a vote; 21. That they observed Jesus in his
ministry, death, resurrection, & ascension.
