Story 43: The Church Begins

Comprehension Questions and Answers

1. What were the disciples doing while they waited in Jerusalem? *They gathered together constantly to pray. [43-01]
2. When did the Jews celebrate Pentecost? *They celebrated every year, 50 days after the Passover. [43-02]
3. What happened to the believers during the Pentecost after Jesus rose from the dead? *There was a sound like a strong wind, something like flames of fire appeared over their heads, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages. [43-02]
4. Why were the people in the crowd astonished? *They heard the disciples speaking in the native languages of the people in the crowd. [43-04]
5. What did some of the people think was the reason the disciples were talking this way? *They accused the disciples of being drunk. [43-05]
6. What did Peter say was causing them to speak these languages? *Peter said God was pouring out his Spirit. [43-05]
7. Who did Peter say was responsible for crucifying Jesus? *The people in the crowd. [43-06], [43-09]
8. How did Peter say Jesus became alive again? *God raised him from the dead. [43-07]
9. What caused the disciples to be able to speak in other languages? *The Holy Spirit caused them to be able to speak in other languages. [43-08]
10. What were the two things that Peter said God caused Jesus to become? *Lord and Messiah. [43-09]
11. How did the people respond to Peter's message? *They were deeply moved and asked, “Brothers, what should we do?” [43-10]
12. What did Peter tell the people to do? *He told them to repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ so that God will forgive their sins. [43-11]
13. How many people believed and were baptized that day? *About 3000. [43-12]
14. What did the disciples spend their time doing? *Listening to the teaching of the apostles, spending time together, eating together, praying with each other, praising God together, and sharing everything. [43-13]

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