Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 19

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Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 19

  1. And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
  2. He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
  3. And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John’s baptism.
  4. Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
  5. When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
  6. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied
  7. And all the men were about twelve
  8. And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.
  9. But when divers were hardened and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.
  10. And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks.
  11. And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:
  12. So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.
  13. Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.
  14. And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.
  15. And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus, I know, and Paul1 know; but who are ye?
  16. And the man in whom the evil spirit leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.
  17. And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus, and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified.
  18. And many that believed came, and confessed, and showed their deeds.
  19. Many of them also used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: and they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver.
  20. So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed.
  21. After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.
  22. So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season
  23. And the same time there arose no small stir about that way.
  24. For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen;
  25. Whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.
  26. Moreover ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are no gods, which are made with hands:
  27. So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at naught; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.
  28. And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, Great is Diana of the Ephesians
  29. And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.
  30. And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not.
  31. And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.
  32. Some, therefore, cried one thing and some another: for the assembly was confused: and the more part knew not wherefore they came together.
  33. And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand and would have made his defense unto the people.
  34. But when they knew that he was a Jew, all with one voice about the space of two hours cried out, Great is Diana of the Ephesians.
  35. And when the town clerk had appeased the people, he said, Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter?
  36. Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly.
  37. For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess.
  38. Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen who are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: let them implead one another.
  39. But if ye enquire anything concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.
  40. For we are in danger of being called in question for this day’s uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.
  41. And when he had thus spoken, he dismissed the assembly.

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Chapter 19 – Multiple Choice Question

Question 1. “And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: And finding certain disciples….” What situation does Paul find in Ephesus? (Acts 19:2)

  1. That the believers there have fallen into fornication
  2. That the believers there have not received the Holy Spirit
  3. That the believers there are still requiring proselytes to get circumcised
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 2. That the believers there have not received the Holy Spirit

Acts 19 Paul Baptizes Disciples In Ephesus

“He said unto them, ‘Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?’ And they said unto him, ‘We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost….'” (19:2)

Question 2. “And he said unto them, TJnto what then were ye baptized?'” What is their response? (Acts 19:3)

  1. They were baptized with the baptism of the Father
  2. They were baptized with John’s baptism
  3. They have not yet been baptized at all
  4. None of the above

Answer: 2. They were baptized with John’s baptism

“And he said unto them, 1Unto what then were ye baptized?1 And they said, ‘Unto John’s baptism.”‘ (19:3)

Question 3. ‘Then said Paul, ‘John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.1 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.” What does Paul do next? (Acts 19:8)

  1. He departs for Corinth
  2. He returns to Jerusalem
  3. He spends his time healing people
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.” (19:8)

Question 4. “But when divers were hardened and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, he departed from them, and separated the disciples, disputing daily in the school of one Tyrannus.” How long does Paul remain in Asia Minor? (Acts 19:10)

  1. Two years
  2. One year
  3. Six months
  4. None of the above

Answer: 1. Two years

“And this continued by the space of two years; so that all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word of the Lord Jesus, both Jews and Greeks. M (19:10)

Question 5. “And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul….” What is the example that Luke then provides of miracles wrought by the hands of Paul? (Acts 19:12)

  1. Wherever he goes, the people bring their sick and suffering to Paul
  2. Handkerchiefs that have touched Paul are used to heal people and exorcize others of demons C. Wherever he goes, people that are sick are healed by simply standing in Paul’s shadow
  3. All of the above
  4. None of the above

Answer: 2. Handkerchiefs that have touched Paul are used to heal people and exorcize others of demons C. Wherever he goes, people that are sick are healed by simply standing in Paul’s shadow

Acts 19-12

Question 6. “Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the LORD Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.’ And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.11 What happens to these “vagabond Jews’? (Acts 19:15-16)

  1. They get killed for being blasphemous
  2. They become Christians
  3. During an exorcism, they get attacked by the evil spirit
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 3. During an exorcism, they get attacked by the evil spirit

“And the evil spirit answered and said, ’Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?r And the man in whom the evil spirit leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.” (19:15-1 6)

Acts 19 The Holy Spirit’s Work In Ephesus

Question 7. The story of the exorcism gone bad ”was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus.,..11 What effect does this have? (Acts 19:1 7-1 9)

  1. Fear falls on the people of Ephesus
  2. The name of the Lord Jesus is magnified
  3. Many confess Christ and repent of their witchcraft
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 4. All of the above

“And this was known to all the Jews and Greeks also dwelling at Ephesus, and fear fell on them all, and the name of the Lord Jesus was magnified. And many that believed came, and confessed, and showed their deeds. Many of them also who used curious arts brought their books together, and burned them before all men: And they counted the price of them, and found it fifty thousand pieces of silver. ” (19:17- 19)

Question 8. “So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed. After these things were ended, Paul purposed in the spirit, when he had passed through Macedonia and Achaia, to go to Jerusalem, saying, After I have been there, I must also see Rome.’ So he sent into Macedonia two of them that ministered unto him, Timotheus and Erastus; but he himself stayed in Asia for a season. And the same time there arose no small stir about that way” Who is the person, that created this “no small stir”? (Acts 19:24)

  1. Demetrius
  2. Apollos
  3. Paul
  4. None of the above

Answer: 1. Demetrius

‘For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, which made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen…’ (19:24)

Question 9. What is Demetrius’ problem? (Acts 19:24-27)

  1. He is a devout Jew and takes offense at Paul’s teaching
  2. He is the governor of that area and sees that the growing presence of the Christians is beginning to cause problems
  3. He is a Roman soldier and becomes a Christian, and in so doing he has to reject the state gods of the Romans
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“For a certain man named Demetrius, a silversmith, who made silver shrines for Diana, brought no small gain unto the craftsmen; whom he called together with the workmen of like occupation, and said, ‘Sirs, ye know that by this craft we have our wealth.

Moreover, ye see and hear, that not alone at Ephesus, but almost throughout all Asia, this Paul hath persuaded and turned away many people, saying that they are no gods, which are made with hands: So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at naught;

but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshipped.”‘ (19:24-27)

Acts 19 Miracles Through Paul’s Hands

Question 10. “And when they heard these sayings, they were full of wrath, and cried out, saying, ‘Great is Diana of the Ephesians.’ And the whole city was filled with confusion: And having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia, Paul’s companions in travel, they rushed with one accord into the theatre.1’ What does Paul do? (Acts 19:30-31)

  1. He wants to go to the aid of his companions, but the other disciples won’t let him
  2. He goes to the aid of his companions and is able to quiet the crowd
  3. He goes to the aid of his companions and is arrested along with them
  4. None of the above

Answer: 1. He wants to go to the aid of his companions, but the other disciples won’t let him

“And when Paul would have entered in unto the people, the disciples suffered him not. And certain of the chief of Asia, which were his friends, sent unto him, desiring him that he would not adventure himself into the theatre.” (19:30-31)

Question 11. “Some, therefore, cried one thing, and some another: For the assembly was confused: And the more part knew not wherefore they came together. And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward. And Alexander beckoned with the hand and would have made his defense unto the people. But when they knew that he was a Jew….” What did the crowd do “when they knew he was a Jew”? (Acts 19:34)

  1. They beat him and kill him
  2. They throw him in prison
  3. For two hours they cry out, ”Great is Diana of the Ephesians
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 3. For two hours they cry out, ”Great is Diana of the Ephesians

Acts 19-34

Question 12. Who, finally, is able to appease the people? (Acts 19:35)

  1. Paul
  2. Apollos
  3. Demetrius
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

”And when the town clerk had appeased the people….” (19:35)

Question 13. “And when the town clerk had appeased the people, he said, ‘Ye men of Ephesus, what man is there that knoweth not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the great goddess Diana, and of the image which fell down from Jupiter? Seeing then that these things cannot be spoken against, ye ought to be quiet, and to do nothing rashly. For ye have brought hither these men, which are neither robbers of churches, nor yet blasphemers of your goddess. Wherefore if Demetrius and the craftsmen are with What does the town clerk say that Demetrius should do? (Acts 19:38)

  1. Bring the matter before the court
  2. Not to worry, Diana can take care of herself
  3. Apologize to Gaius and Aristarchus
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 1. Bring the matter before the court

“Wherefore if Demetrius, and the craftsmen which are with him, have a matter against any man, the law is open, and there are deputies: Let them implead one another. But if ye enquire anything concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.” (19:38-39)

The Seven Sons Of Sceva In Acts 19

Question 14. What does the town clerk warn Demetrius and the people of? (Acts 19:40)

  1. That God sees all things and that if these men are of God, and they set themselves up against them, they will be setting themselves up against God
  2. That they might be reprimanded by the Romans for their riotous behavior
  3. That if they don’t disperse, he’ll put them all in prison
  4. None of the above

Answer: 2. That they might be reprimanded by the Romans for their riotous behavior

‘For we are in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar….” (19:40)

Question 15. Why, according to the town clerk, are they in danger of being reprimanded? (Acts 19:40)

  1. Because the Romans have very strict laws regarding large meetings in public
  2. Because there is no justifiable reason for the rioting
  3. Because the worshippers of Diana in Ephesus already have a bad reputation with the Roman authorities
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 2. Because there is no justifiable reason for the rioting

“For we are in danger to be called in question for this day’s uproar, there being no cause whereby we may give an account of this concourse.” (19:40)

 

 

 

 

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