Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 17

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Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 17

  1. Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, which was a synagogue of the Jews:
  2. And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,
  3. Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.
  4. And some of them believed, and consorted with Paul and Silas; and of the devout Greeks a great multitude, and of the chief women, not a few.
  5. But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people.
  6. And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, These that have turned the world upside down come hither also;
  7. Whom Jason hath received: and these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.
  8. And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city when they heard these things.
  9. And when they had taken security of Jason, and of the other, they let them go.
  10. And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.
  11. These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.
  12. Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.
  13. But when the Jews of Thessalonica had knowledge that the word of God was preached of Paul at Berea, they came thither also and stirred up the people.
  14. And then immediately the brethren sent away Paul to go as it were to the sea: but Silas and Timotheus abode there still
  15. And they that conducted Paul brought him unto Athens: and receiving a commandment unto Silas and Timotheus for to come to him with all speed, they departed.
  16. Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.
  17. Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him
  18. Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, What will this babbler say? other some, He seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection.
  19. And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is?
  20. For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: we would know therefore what these things mean.
  21. (For all the Athenians and strangers who were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.)
  22. Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars’ hill and said, Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious.
  23. For as 1 passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, To The Unknown God. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, he declares I unto you.
  24. God that made the world and all things therein seeing that he is Lord of heaven and earth, dwelleth not in temples made with hands;
  25. Neither is worshipped with men’s hands, as though he needed anything, seeing he giveth to all life and breath and all things;
  26. And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth, and hath determined the times before appointed, and the bounds of their habitation;
  27. That they should seek the Lord if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he is not far from every one of us:
  28. For in him we live, and move, and have our being; as certain also of your own poets have said, For we are also his offspring.
  29. Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device.
  30. And the times of this ignorance God winked at, but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent:
  31. Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.
  32. And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: and others said, We will hear thee again of this matter.
  33. So Paul departed from among them.
  34. Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them

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Chapter 17 – Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. Where do Paul and Silas go next? (Acts 17:1)

  1. Beroia
  2. Neapolis
  3. Athens
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica….” (17:1)

Question 2. What does Paul, ” as his manner was,” first do when they arrive in Thessalonica? (Acts 17:1-2)

  1. He looks for disciples in the city
  2. He looks for a way to earn some money, by tentmaking
  3. He speaks with whoever will speak with him in the streets
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

Acts 17 Paul Preaches In Thessalonica

“Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews: And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures, opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ.” (17:1-3)

Questions 3. How do those in Thessalonica respond to Paul’s preaching? (Acts 17:4)

  1. No one listens to him
  2. They refuse to listen to him, instead, they ask Silas to preach to them
  3. Many believe
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 3. Many believe

Acts 17-4

Question 4. “But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of and sought to bring them out to the people. And when they found them not, they drew certain brethren unto the rulers of the city….” (Acts 17:5- 6)

  1. Nicanor, Nicanor
  2. Apollo, Jason
  3. Apollo, Apollo
  4. None of the above

Answer: 4. Apollo, Apollo

“But the Jews which believed not, moved with envy, took unto them certain lewd fellows of the baser sort, and gathered a company, and set all the city on an uproar, and assaulted the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city….” (17:5- 6)

Question 5. What is the accusation that the Jews bring against Paul and Silas before the rulers of the city? (Acts 17:6-7)

  1. Paul and Silas are preaching to Jesus, whose followers have turned the world upside down
  2. Paul and Silas are preaching to Jesus, whose followers act contrary to Caesar
  3. Paul and Silas are preaching to Jesus, who is regarded as a king by his followers
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 4. All of the above

“And when they found them not, they drew Jason and certain brethren unto the rulers of the city, crying, ‘These that have turned the world upside down come hither also; whom Jason hath received: And these all do contrary to the decrees of Caesar, saying that there is another king, one Jesus.’ And they troubled the people and the rulers of the city when they heard these things.” (17:6-8)

Question 6. What happens next? (Acts 17:10)

  1. Paul and Silas continue preaching in Thessalonica and are eventually run out of town
  2. The Christians in Thessalonica send Paul and Silas to Berea
  3. Paul and Silas get arrested and Paul has the opportunity to preach to the rulers of the city
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 2. The Christians in Thessalonica send Paul and Silas to Berea

“And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: Who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.” (17:10)

Question 7. How does Luke characterize the Bereans in Acts 17:”? (Acts 17:11)

  1. As being mired in idolatry
  2. As being even less accepting than those in Thessalonica
  3. As being more noble than those in Thessalonica
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3. As being more noble than those in Thessalonica

‘These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so. Therefore many of them believed; also of honorable women which were Greeks, and of men, not a few.” (17:11-12)

Acts 17 Paul’S Sermon At The Areopagus

Question 8. What happens next? (Acts 17:13)

  1. Paul and Silas go to Athens
  2. Paul and Silas decide to stay in Berea for a while
  3. When the Jews in Thessalonica hear that Paul is in Berea, they go there to cause him problems J D. All of the above
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3. When the Jews in Thessalonica hear that Paul is in Berea, they go there to cause him problems J D. All of the above

Acts 17-13

Question 9. How does Paul feel when he arrives in Athens? (Acts 17:16)

  1. He is moved when he sees that the city is given over to idolatry
  2. He is sickened by the idolatry he sees there and wants to leave
  3. He is lonely because Silas and Timothy have not yet joined him
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 1. He is moved when he sees that the city is given over to idolatry

“Now while Paul waited for them at Athens, his spirit was stirred in him, when he saw the city wholly given to idolatry.” (17:16)

Question 10. “Therefore disputed he in the synagogue with the Jews, and with the devout persons, and in the market daily with them that met with him. Then certain philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him. And some said, ‘What will this babbler say?’ Other some, rHe seemeth to be a setter forth of strange gods: Because he preached unto them Jesus and the resurrection.'” Where do they bring him? (Acts 17:19)

  1. To the magistrates
  2. To the Areopagus
  3. To the prison
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 2. To the Areopagus

“And they took him and brought him unto Areopagus….” (17:19)

Question 11. Why do they bring him to the Areopagus? (Acts 17:19)

  1. To ask the gods if what he is saying is true
  2. To see how well he can debate the other philosophers there
  3. To ask him to explain his ideas
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 3. To ask him to explain his ideas

“And they took him, and brought him unto Areopagus, saying, ‘May we know what this new doctrine, whereof thou speakest, is? For thou bringest certain strange things to our ears: We would know therefore what these things mean.’ (For all the Athenians and strangers which were there spent their time in nothing else, but either to tell or to hear some new thing.)” (17:19-21)

Acts 17 Paul’S Response To Idols In Athens

Question 12. In his speech on the Areopagus, Paul refers to something he has seen. What is it? (Acts 17:23)

  1. A young girl being sold into slavery
  2. A herd of cattle being prepared for sacrifice
  3. Many schools are full of young, inquisitive men
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“Then Paul stood in the midst of Mars hill, and said, ‘Ye men of Athens, I perceive that in all things ye are too superstitious. For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, “TO THE UNKNOWN GOD.” Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, he declares I unto you.'” (17:22- 23)

Question 13. “Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto______, or ______, or ______, graven by art and man’s device.’’ (Acts 17:29)

  1. Gold, silver, stone
  2. Rock, wood, metal
  3. Stone, wood, gold
  4. None of the above

Answer: 1. Gold, silver, stone

“Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device.” (17:29)

Question 14. ‘‘Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device. And the times of this ignorance God winked at, but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent: Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.’1 Luke then mentions that some of the Athenians mock Paul. Why do they mock him? (Acts 17:32)

  1. Because he speaks Greek with a strange accent
  2. Because they have already heard about Christ, and are not interested
  3. Because they think that what he says about their altar to an unknown god is ridiculous
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked….” (17:32)

Questions 15. In Acts 17:34 we read that a certain Athenian, who would become a significant figure in the Athenian church, believed Paul’s words. Who is this? (Acts 17:32-34)

  1. Apollo
  2. Dionysius
  3. Adonis
  4. None of the above

Answer: 2. Dionysius

“And when they heard of the resurrection of the dead, some mocked: And others said, ‘We will hear thee again of this matter.’ So Paul departed from among them. Howbeit certain men clave unto him, and believed: Among the which was Dionysius the Areopagite, and a woman named Damaris, and others with them.” (17:32-34)

 

 

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