Pentecost Bible Quiz — Hard Trivia on Acts 2 Flashcards

#1

In Acts 2:2, the sound that filled the house where the disciples were sitting is compared to what type of wind?

📖 Acts 2:2

#2

According to Acts 2:5-11, which of the following groups was NOT listed among those who heard the disciples speak in their own native languages?

📖 Acts 2:9-11

#3

In Acts 2:14, Peter stands up with the Eleven. How many apostles were present at that moment according to the context of Acts 1:26?

📖 Acts 2:14; Acts 1:26

#4

What specific Old Testament passage did Peter quote at the beginning of his Pentecost sermon in Acts 2:16-17?

📖 Acts 2:16-17

#5

In Acts 2:23, Peter accuses those listening of delivering Jesus to be crucified. What does Peter identify as the role of the listeners in this act?

📖 Acts 2:23

#6

According to Acts 2:30-31, Peter appeals to King David's knowledge of what future reality?

📖 Acts 2:30-31

#7

According to Acts 2:38, what does Peter tell the people to do, and what promise does he give?

📖 Acts 2:38

#8

How many people were added to the church on the Day of Pentecost according to Acts 2:41?

📖 Acts 2:41

#2

Syrians and Persians

Acts 2:9-11 lists specific regions and nationalities (Parthians, Medes, Elamites, Mesopotamians, Judeans, Cappadocians, Pontus, Asia, Phrygians, Pamphylia, Egyptians, Libyans, Cretans, and Arabs) but does not mention Syrians or Persians as distinct groups.

Acts 2:9-11

#1

A rushing mighty wind

Acts 2:2 describes the sound as coming from a 'rushing mighty wind' (Greek: pnoē biaias), which was a key sign accompanying the Spirit's arrival.

Acts 2:2

#4

Joel 2:28-32

Peter explicitly quoted Joel 2:28-32 ('This is what was said through the prophet Joel') to explain the speaking in tongues and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.

Acts 2:16-17

#3

12 apostles total

Acts 1:26 records that Matthias was chosen to replace Judas, restoring the apostolic number to 12. Therefore, Peter standing with 'the Eleven' means 12 apostles total in Acts 2:14.

Acts 2:14; Acts 1:26

#6

The resurrection of the Messiah

Acts 2:30-31 shows Peter arguing that David, being a prophet, knew about the resurrection of the Messiah and spoke about it in Psalm 16:10, saying 'he was not abandoned to the realm of the dead, nor will his body see decay.'

Acts 2:30-31

#5

They nailed Him to the cross with lawless hands

Acts 2:23 states that Jesus 'was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross.' Peter frames their responsibility within God's foreknowledge.

Acts 2:23

#8

About 3,000 souls

Acts 2:41 states, 'Those who accepted his message were baptized, and about three thousand were added to their number that day.'

Acts 2:41

#7

Repent, be baptized, and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit

Acts 2:38 tells the people to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and promises that they will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Acts 2:38

#9

In Acts 2:46-47, the early church met together daily in what location?

📖 Acts 2:46

#10

What did the earliest believers devote themselves to 'constantly' according to Acts 2:42?

📖 Acts 2:42

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#10

The apostles' teaching, to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to prayer

Acts 2:42 declares, 'They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.'

Acts 2:42

#9

The temple courts

Acts 2:46 states, 'Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts.'

Acts 2:46

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