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The Life of Barnabas — Son of Encouragement Quiz

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The Life of Barnabas — Son of Encouragement Quiz

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1. What was Barnabas's original name before the apostles gave him his new name meaning 'Son of Encouragement'?

A.Silas

B.Joseph

C.John

D.Timothy

2. What significant act of generosity did Barnabas perform in the early Jerusalem church described in Acts 4:37?

A.He donated money from his Roman business

B.He sold a field and brought all the money to the apostles

C.He provided housing for all the widows

D.He paid the taxes for the entire congregation

3. Which disciple did Barnabas initially defend and introduce to the apostles in Jerusalem, despite their fear of him?

A.John Mark

B.Timothy

C.Stephen

D.Saul of Tarsus

4. From which island was Barnabas originally from according to Acts 4:36?

A.Crete

B.Cyprus

C.Malta

D.Patmos

5. After the church grew in Antioch, who was sent from Jerusalem to oversee the work, and what was his response upon seeing the grace of God?

A.Peter arrived and established hierarchical leadership

B.James arrived and instituted stricter dietary laws

C.Barnabas arrived and was glad, encouraging everyone to remain true to the Lord

D.Philip arrived and began performing signs and wonders

6. Who did Barnabas bring from Tarsus to help with the growing ministry in Antioch?

A.Timothy

B.Silas

C.Saul

D.John Mark

7. During the famine relief mission to Jerusalem, what was Barnabas and Saul's relationship to John Mark, who accompanied them?

A.John Mark was Barnabas's cousin

B.John Mark was Saul's nephew

C.John Mark was a servant they hired

D.John Mark was an apostle sent by Peter

8. What significant disagreement occurred between Barnabas and Paul regarding John Mark during their second missionary journey?

A.They disagreed about his theological qualifications

B.Barnabas wanted to take John Mark, but Paul refused because Mark had abandoned them on the first journey

C.Paul wanted Mark to lead the mission while Barnabas objected

D.They disagreed about where to preach the gospel

9. According to Acts 13, who was with Barnabas and Saul when they were set apart by the Holy Spirit for their first missionary journey?

A.Peter and James

B.The prophets and teachers of the Antioch church

C.The Jerusalem council

D.The deacons of the congregation

10. In what city did the crowds attempt to worship Barnabas and Paul as gods after a miracle, and which deity did they associate with Barnabas?

A.Athens; Barnabas as Hermes

B.Lystra; Barnabas as Zeus

C.Ephesus; Barnabas as Poseidon

D.Corinth; Barnabas as Apollo

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