[LearsFool]

To promote study, discussion, and greater understanding of the Scriptures.

[Resettozero]

Some will tell you the Bible can't be understood.

Who said dat? Hush derr moufs!

Others say you can't understand it without a theology degree, or an ordained teacher, or a special vision/revelation.

Yep. I've met all of them here on FR RF. Not always a pleasant encounter but they are my fellow FReepers.

Okay, where does the discussion on this turn now?

[ViLaLuz]

There will be those who cannot understand what the Word, even though it’s simple enough for a child to grasp and no matter who explains it. To those who are perishing the Word is foolishness.

[To Hell With Poverty]

On #3, our deacon once said it was their deep back-woods hick Gallilean accents that gave them away. But of course we are in Arkansas, so that would be appealing to us!

[rwa265]

1. Something unusual happened on Pentecost. Was this predicted by Jesus in the previous chapter?

The unusual event, that the Holy Spirit would come upon the apostles, was predicted by Jesus in the previous chapter.

2. How many different nationalities were represented in Jerusalem at Pentecost?

I am not sure what the number of nationalities is, but 15 places and people were named, which represented devout Jewish men from every nation under heaven.

3. How did they know the apostles were Galileans?

Acts 2 does not tell us how the people knew the apostles were Galileans. It could be their accent, the way they were dressed, their demeanor, or maybe some knew who they were and the information spread through the crowd.

4. Joel’s prophecy quoted by Peter contained (A) good news (B) bad news (C) both

Joel’s prophecy quoted by Peter contained good news for those who would call on the Lord by repenting and being baptized. It was bad news for those who would not.

5. How had God demonstrated His approval of Jesus? (v. 22)

God demonstrated His approval of Jesus by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by Him.

6. How had the Jews responded? (v. 23)

The Jews responded by crucifying Jesus.

7. How did God overturn their verdict with an ultimate demonstration of His approval of Jesus? (v. 24, 32-33)

God overturned their verdict by raising Jesus up.

8. How did Jesus equip His chosen witnesses? (v. 32-33)

Jesus equipped His chosen witnesses by pouring the Holy Spirit on them.

9. What was going to happen to Jesus’ enemies?

Jesus’ enemies would become His footstool.

10. Some who heard were cut to the heart by what Peter said. What did Peter tell them to do?

Peter told them to repent and be baptized in the name of the Jesus Christ for the repentance of their sins.

11. Verses 42-47 are a summary of the situation following Pentecost. Who was teaching and performing wonders and signs at this time?

The apostles were teaching and performing wonders during the time following Pentecost.