The First Believers: Acts 2

"Pentecost" comes from the Greek word for (a)   (Acts 2: 1 side note)

Suddenly there was the sound of ___________ and the apostles saw what seemed to be _______________ that separated and came to rest on each of them. (Acts 2: 2-3)

• a mighty rushing wind; tongues of fire
• a soft whisper; beams of light
• a loud crash; shadows of smoke
• a gentle breeze; flames of light

All of them were filled with ________________ (Acts 2: 4)

• confusion

• light

• fire
• the Holy Spirit

The people outside heard the sounds and also the apostles speaking _____________________ (Acts 2: 5-6)

• in a single language
• in whispers
• in loud shouts
• in their own languages

How many different places did these people come from? (Acts 2: 9-11)

• 10
• 5
• 20
• 15

Though the apostles were speaking in different languages, they were all... (Acts 2: 11)

• reciting psalms

• debating among themselves
• singing hymns in unison
• declaring the wonders of God

Peter explains that the fulfillment of the prophecy of the prophet ____________ was just fulfilled in their presence. (Acts 2: 16-21)

• Isaiah
• Ezekiel
• Joel
• Malachi

God knew that his Son, Jesus, would be handed over to the Jewish authorities and that they would put him to death.

• True

• False

When hearts of many people in the crowd were "cut to the heart," what did they do? (Acts 2: 37)

• They left the crowd immediately.
• They ignored the apostles' message.
• They celebrated their freedom.
• They asked the apostles, 'What shall we do?'

What did Peter and the other apostles tell the people on the crowd to do? (Acts 2: 38)

• Only pray for forgiveness without any further action.

• Follow the teachings of other prophets instead.
• Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ.

• Ignore the message and continue living as before.