Acts 2

Where were the disciples on the day of Pentecost?

2:1

all with one accord (together) in one place

What filled the whole house where the disciples were gathered on the day of Pentecost?

2:2

a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind

How is the wind described on the day of Pentecost?

2:2

rushing mighty wind, a sound from heaven

What appeared to the apostles on the day of Pentecost?

2:2

divided tongues as of fire

How many tongues appeared on the day of Pentecost?

2:3

one on each of them [apostles]

With what were the apostles filled on the day of Pentecost?

2:4

the Holy Spirit

When the apostles were filled with the Holy Spirit, what did they begin to do?

2:4

began to speak with other tongues

Who gave the apostles utterance of other tongues?

2:4

the Spirit

Who were dwelling in Jerusalem at the time of the Pentecost?

2:5

Jews, devout men from every nation under heaven

When the sound occurred (of a mighty rushing wind) on Pentecost, who was confused?

2:6

the multitude

Why was the multitude confused on Pentecost?

2:6

because everyone heard the apostles in his own language

What reaction to Galileans speaking in other tongues solicit?

2:7

they were amazed and marveled

What did the multitude ask each other when they heard speaking in their own language?

2:7

Aren’t these Galileans that are speaking?

What languages did the multitude at Pentecost hear from the apostles?

2:8

each in his own language of birth

What groups of people are listed as being in the multitude on Pentecost?

2:9-11

Parthians and Medes and Elamites

those dwelling in Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia

Phrygia and Pamphylia

Egypt and the parts of Libya adjoining Cyrene

visitors from Rome, both Jews and Proselytes

Cretans and Arabs

What did those who heard in their own tongue say they were hearing?

2:11

the wonderful works of God

What question does those that were perplexed on the day of Pentecost have?

2:12

Whatever could this mean?

What response did the mockers at Pentecost have concerning the speaking in other tongues?

2:13

they are full of new wine

After the mockers accused the apostles of being drunk, how did Peter react?

23:14

he stood, raised his voice and began a sermon refuting the mockers

To whom did Peter address his comments on the day of Pentecost?

2:14

Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem

How did Peter indicate to the mockers on Pentecost that drunkeness was not the case?

2:14

It is only the third hour of the day

What prophet did Pete quote in his first sermon (on Pentecost)?

2:15

Joel

How did Peter explain that the apostles were not drunk on the day of Pentcost?

2:16

Instead of being drunk, this was a fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy

Quoting Joel, on whom does Peter say God will pour out His Spirit?

2:17

all flesh

Who does Joel say will prophesy?

2:17

your sons and daughters; menservants and maidservants

According to Joel, who will dream dreams?

2:17

old men

Where does Joel say God will show wonders?

2:19

heaven above

Where does Joel say God will show signs?

2:19

earth beneath

What wonders and signs will God show before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord?

2:19-20

blood and fire and vapor of smoke

the sun turned into darkness

and the moon into blood

According to Joel, who will see visions?

2:17

young men

According to Joel, who shall be saved?

2:21

whoever calls on the name of the Lord

Who does Peter say had foreknowledge of Jesus’ delivery to lawless hands?

2:23

God

Who does Peter say God attested through miracles, wonders and signs?

2:22

Jesus of Nazareth

How did God attest that Jesus was both Lord and Christ?

2:22

by miracles, wonders and signs which God did through Jesus

Who does Peter say was crucified by lawless hands?

2:23

Jesus of Nazareth

Who does Peter say raised up Jesus?

2:24

God

What does Peter say Jesus should not be held by?

2:24

the pains of death

Besides Joel, who from the Old Testament did Peter quote?

2:25

David

What does Peter indicate that David is prophesying?

2:25-28,31

Jesus’ resurrection

Where does Peter indicate the patriarch David is?

2:29

dead, buried in his tomb

Who does Peter say will descend from David?

2:30

Jesus, the Christ

Where does Peter indicate the Christ would be raised to be?

2:30

to sit on His throne

What does Peter say David is foretelling?

2:31

the resurrection of the Christ

Who does Peter say are witnesses to Jesus’ resurrection?

2:32

we all are [the apostles]

Where does Peter say Jesus is exalted?

2:33

the right hand of God

Besides being at the right hand of God, what has Jesus received from the Father?

2:33

the promise of the Holy Spirit

Where does Peter say Jesus has poured out the Holy Spirit?

2:33

on the apostles

How do the men of Israel know the Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost?

2:33

Peter explains that this is what they are seeing and hearing

How long does David say the Lord will sit at God’s right hand?

2:34-35

till I [God] make Your enemies your footstool

Who has made this Jesus both Lord and Christ?

2:36

God

What part of the house of Israel does Peter say should know Jesus is Christ?

2:36

all the house of Israel

When the Jews heard Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost, how did they feel?

2:37

they were cut to the heart

To whom were the Jews speaking when they asked, ”What shall we do?”?

2:37

Peter and the rest of the apostles

What question did the Jews have for the apostles after Peter’s sermon on the day of Pentecost?

2:37

What shall we do?

When asked ‘what shall we do?’, What was Peter’s first instruction

2:38

Repent

On the day of Pentecost, after telling the Jews to repent, what other instruction does Peter give?

2:38

let every one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins

According to Peter on the day of Pentecost, what was the purpose of being baptized?

2:38

the remission of sins

What does Peter say the Jews would receive after repenting and being baptized?

2:38

the gift of the Holy Spirit

Who does Peter say is promised the gift of the Holy Spirit?

2:39

all, as many as the Lord our God will call

Peter spoke many words saying be saved from what kind of generation?

2:40

perverse

How had those being baptized received Peter’s words?

2:41

gladly

What did those who gladly heard Peter then do?

2:41

were baptized

How many souls were added to the apostles on the day of Pentecost?

2:41

about three thousand

How are those that were baptized on the day of Pentecost described?

2:41

those who gladly received the word

Name four things in which the believers on Pentecost continued.

2:42

apostles’ doctrine

fellowship

breaking of bread

prayers

How did the newly baptized continue in the apostles’ doctrine?

2:42

steadfastly

Who became fearful when the apostles were able to do many wonders and signs?

2:43

every soul

Who was together and had all things in common after the day of Pentecost?

2:44

all who believed

How did those who had needs get provisions?

2:45

others sold possessions and distributed to the needy

How was the day to day activities of the baptized described?

2:46-47

one accord in the temple

breaking bread from house to house

gladness and simplicity of heart

praising God

having favor with all the people

Who added to the church daily?

2:47

the Lord

Who was added to the church daily?

2:47

those who were being saved