Acts 16-17, NKJV

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Test your knowledge on the bible passage: Acts 16-17, NKJV.

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9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that _______. -Acts 16:9-10
- A.
  
  It would be a good deed
- B.
  
  It was the right thing to do
- C.
  
  The Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them
Correct Answer
C. The Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them

Explanation
Based on the given passage from Acts 16:9-10, the correct answer is "the Lord had called us to preach the gospel to them." This is inferred from the vision that appeared to Paul, where a man from Macedonia pleaded for help. The immediate response of Paul and his companions to go to Macedonia suggests that they believed it was the Lord's calling for them to preach the gospel to the people there.

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5 But the Jews who were not persuaded, _______, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an uproar and attacked the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. -Acts 17:5
- A.
  
  Becoming confused by the teaching they heard
- B.
  
  Becoming envious
- C.
  
  Becoming blind and deaf
Correct Answer
B. Becoming envious
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11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and _____. Acts 17:11
- A.
  
  Believed them by their word alone
- B.
  
  Searched the scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so
- C.
  
  Shared it with others
Correct Answer
B. Searched the scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so

Explanation
The passage states that the people mentioned were more fair-minded because they received the word with readiness and searched the scriptures daily to verify if what they were hearing was true. This implies that they were not simply accepting things at face value but were actively seeking truth and confirmation through their own study and examination of the scriptures.

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22 Then Paul stood in the midst of the Areopagus and said, “Men of Athens, I perceive that in all things you are very religious; 23 for as I was passing through and considering the objects of your worship, I even found an altar with this inscription: TO THE UNKNOWN GOD. Therefore, the One whom you worship without knowing, Him I proclaim to you: 24 “God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven and earth, _____, as though He needed anything, since He gives to all life, breath, and all things. -Acts 17:22-25
- A.
  
  Does not need your tithes
- B.
  
  Does not need your dead works
- C.
  
  Does not dwell in temples made with hands. Nor is He worshiped with men's hands
Correct Answer
C. Does not dwell in temples made with hands. Nor is He worshiped with men's hands

Explanation
The correct answer suggests that God does not dwell in temples made by human hands and is not worshiped through physical actions performed by humans. This implies that God is not confined to a specific location or limited by human rituals and practices. Instead, God transcends physical boundaries and is worshiped through a deeper spiritual connection and understanding.

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6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the _______ to preach the word in Asia. -Acts 16: 6
- A.
  
  Governor
- B.
  
  Holy Spirit
- C.
  
  Rulers of the synagogues
Correct Answer
B. Holy Spirit

Explanation
The correct answer is "Holy Spirit." In this verse from the book of Acts, it is mentioned that the apostles were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in Asia. This indicates that the Holy Spirit guided and directed their actions, leading them away from Asia and towards other regions. The Holy Spirit played a significant role in guiding the early Christians and shaping the spread of the gospel.

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14 Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. ______ the things spoken by Paul. -Acts 16:14
- A.
  
  She freely chose to receive God's grace, which were
- B.
  
  She chose to believe in Jesus, which were
- C.
  
  The Lord opened her heart to heed
Correct Answer
C. The Lord opened her heart to heed

Explanation
The correct answer is "The Lord opened her heart to heed." This means that Lydia's ability to understand and accept the message spoken by Paul was not due to her own choice or effort, but rather it was a result of God's intervention. God opened her heart and enabled her to listen and respond to the teachings of Paul. This emphasizes the role of divine intervention and grace in the process of faith and belief.

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Acts 16-17, NKJV

9 And a vision appeared to Paul in the night. A man of Macedonia stood and pleaded with him, saying, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.” 10 Now after he had seen the vision, immediately we sought to go to Macedonia, concluding that _______. -Acts 16:9-10

5 But the Jews who were not persuaded, _______, took some of the evil men from the marketplace, and gathering a mob, set all the city in an uproar and attacked the house of Jason, and sought to bring them out to the people. -Acts 17:5

11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and _____. Acts 17:11

6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of Galatia, they were forbidden by the _______ to preach the word in Asia. -Acts 16: 6

14 Now a certain woman named Lydia heard us. She was a seller of purple from the city of Thyatira, who worshiped God. ______ the things spoken by Paul. -Acts 16:14