Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 12

Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 12

1. Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.
2. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.
3. And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)
4. And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.
5. Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
6. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.
7. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.
8. And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.
9. And he went out, and followed him, and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.
10. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street, and forthwith the angel departed from him.
11. And when Peter came to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.
12. And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying
13. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.
14. And when she knew Peter’s voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.
15. And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.
16. But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.
17. But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed and went into another place.
18. Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.
19. And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea and their abode.
20. And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.
21. And upon a set day Herod arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.
22. And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man
23. And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
24. But the word of God grew and multiplied.
25. And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark

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Chapter 12 – Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. What does Herod decide to do at the beginning of Acts 12? (Acts 12:1)

1. To become a Christian
2. To persecute the Jews
3. To persecute the church
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. To persecute the church

“Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.” (12:1)

Acts 12 Church Praying For Peter’s Release

Question 2. “And he (HerodJ killed James the brother of John with the sword.” Why does he decide to continue his persecution? (Acts 12:3)

1. He sees that it pleases the Jews
2. He realizes that the Christians are soon going to cause problems for him
3. He is a bloodthirsty man
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 1. He sees that it pleases the Jews

“And because he saw it pleased the Jews….” (12:3)

Question 3. Who does Herod take next? (Acts 12:3)

1. Paul
2. Peter
3. Silas
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. Peter

“And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)” (12:3)

Question 4. “And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Peter therefore was kept in prison….” What is the reaction of the church to what has happened? (Acts 12:5)

1. They decide to go to Herod and ask for Peter’s release
2. They decide to try to break Peter out of Prison
3. They pray without ceasing for Peter
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 3. They pray without ceasing for Peter

“But prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.” (12:5)

Question 5. What happens next to Peter? (Acts 12: 7-8)

1. Peter is brought before Herod and preaches Christ to him
2. Peter is beaten and then released
3. An angel of the Lord comes to Peter and releases him
4. None of the above

Answer: 3. An angel of the Lord comes to Peter and releases him

“And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: And the keepers before the door kept the prison. And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: And he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. “And his chains fell off from his hands. And the angel said unto him, 1Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals.’

And so he did. And he saith unto him, ‘Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.’ And he went out, and followed him, and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision. When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: And they went out, and passed on through one street, and forthwith the angel departed from him.” (12:6-10)

Peter Knocked At The Door Acts 12

Question 6. “And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying. And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.” What does Rhoda do next? (Acts 12:14)

1. She doesn’t let Peter in but goes and tells the disciples that he is at the gate
2. She lets Peter into safety
3. She embraces Peter
4. None of the above

Answer: 1. She doesn’t let Peter in but goes and tells the disciples that he is at the gate

Question 7. How do those inside respond to Rhoda? (Acts 12:15)

1. They ask her why she didn’t let him in
2. They ignore her
3. They rejoice greatly and go and let Peter in
4. None of the above

Answer: 4. None of the above

“And they said unto her, Thou art mad.’ But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, ‘It is his angel.”‘ (12:15)

Question 8. “Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.” What is Herod’s reaction to what has happened? (Acts 12:19)

1. He is astonished and sends some soldiers to find Peter so he can be baptized
2. He orders that the prison wardens responsible be put to death
3. He begins a terrible persecution of the church
4. None of the above

Answer: 2. He orders that the prison wardens responsible be put to death

“And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and their abode.” (12:19)

Question 9. “And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: But they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country. And upon a set day Herod arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, ’It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.”1 What happens next? (Acts 12:23)

1. He gets hit by an angel of God
2. He gets eaten by worms
3. He dies
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 4. All of the above

“And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him because he gave not God the glory: And he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.,r (12:23)

The Power Of Prayer In Acts 12

Question 10. “And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them ..”(Acts 12:25)

1. Philip
2. John Mark
3. Nicolas
4. All of the above
5. None of the above

Answer: 2. John Mark