Acts 11 - Questions & Answers


Q: Who did the apostles and brethren in Judaea hear, had received the word of God?
A: The Gentiles.

Q: Who contended with Peter when he came to Jerusalem?
A: Those of the circumcision.

Q: What was their concern with Peter?
A: That Peter went into uncircumcised men and ate with them.

Q: Why was this a problem?
A: Because it was unlawful for Jews to interact on this level with Gentiles.

Q: Knowing their concerns, what did Peter do?
A: He explained to them in the order of the events that led to Peter doing this.

Q: What did Peter tell them he saw descend from heaven in a vision?
A: A certain vessel.

Q: As Peter fastened his eyes, what did Peter see?
A: Four-footed beasts of the earth, wild beasts, creeping things, and fowls of the air.

Q: What did a voice tell Peter to do?
A: "Arise, Peter; slay and eat."

Q: What was his response to this?
A: "Not so, Lord: for nothing common or unclean hath at any time entered into my mouth."

Q: What did the voice say to Peter again?
A: "What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common."

Q: After this was done three times, what happened to the vessel?
A: It was drawn up to heaven again.

Q: What did Peter recall happening immediately after this?
A: Three men came to the house where he was who were sent from Caesarea.

Q: What did the Spirit bade Peter to do?
A: To go with the men, doubting nothing.

Q: How many of his brethren accompanied Peter?
A: Six.

Q: When entering the man's (Cornelius) house, what did he show Peter?
A: An angel who told him to send men to Joppa and call on Simon whose surname was Peter.

Q: What was Cornelius to hear from Peter?
A: How he and all his house would be saved.

Q: What did Peter witness happening to Cornelius and those in his house?
A: The Holy Ghost fell on them, as on Peter and the disciples at the beginning.

Q: What did Peter recall having been told by Jesus?
A: John indeed baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost.

Q: Who was it that Peter said he could not withstand?
A: God.

Q: Why was this?
A: He realized that God gave those who believed in the Lord Jesus Christ the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Q: As Peter explained this to his brethern, how did they react?
A: They held their peace and glorified God.

Q: What was it they said?
A: "Then hath God also to the Gentiles granted repentance unto life".

Q: Who traveled as far as Phenice, Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word?
A: Those who were scattered abroad because of the persecution that arose about Stephen.

Q: When the Lord Jesus was preached to the Grecians, did any of them believe and turn to the Lord? Yes or No.
A: Yes.

Q: When the tidings of these things came unto the ears of the church in Jerusalem, who was sent forth as far as Antioch?
A: Barnabas.

Q: Being a good man, what was he full of that much people were added to the Lord?
A: Full of the Holy Ghost and of faith.

Q: Who did he depart to Tarsus to seek?
A: Saul.

Q: When he found Saul, where did he bring him?
A: To Antioch.

Q: How long did they assemble themselves there?
A: That whole year.

Q: What did they do there?
A: Taught many people.

Q: What were the disciples called for the first time?
A: Christians.

Q: In those days, who came from Jerusalem?
A: Prophets.

Q: What did one named Agabus signified by?
A: The Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world.

Q: When did this come to pass?
A: In the days of Claudius Caesar.

Q: To whom did the disciples send relief?
A: The brethren which dwelt in Judaea.

Q: By whose hands did they send it to the elders?
A: Barnabas and Saul.

Living Righteously in a Sinful World: A Call to Holiness

In a world saturated with compromise and moral confusion, the call to live righteously is not merely a suggestion; it is a divine mandate. From the Torah to the Prophets, from the Psalms to the Apostolic writings, the Scriptures consistently summon God’s people to holiness.

“You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy” (Leviticus 19:2) is not just a command; it’s a reflection of God’s nature. To be holy is to be set apart, to mirror the purity and justice of the Most High in every aspect of life. Micah reminds us that righteousness is practical: doing justice, loving mercy, and walking humbly with God. Psalm 1 paints the portrait of the righteous as deeply rooted, nourished by God’s Word, unshaken by the storms of culture.

Hebrews 12:14 makes it plain: without holiness, no one will see the Lord. This is not legalism, it’s covenant loyalty. Holiness is not optional; it is the evidence of a life surrendered to God.

So take responsibility. You are not called to blend in, you are called to stand out. You are a servant of the Most High God. Let your life be a living testimony of His righteousness. Be the tree planted by streams of living water. Be holy, because He is holy.

Let the world see the difference. Let heaven recognize your obedience. And let your walk reflect the glory of the One who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. Happy Sabbath!🕊🙏🏽

“I am the Lord who heals you”.
— Exodus 15:26

Living by Faith
My grandmother, who lived in Tucson, was well known for her faith and her lack of reticence in talking about it. She would go out on her front porch and yell, “Praise the Lord!”
Her next-door neighbor would shout back, “there ain't no God!” During those days, my grandmother was very poor, so the neighbor decided to prove his point by buying a large bag of groceries and placing it at her door.
The next morning, grandmother went to the porch and, seeing the groceries, said, “Praise the Lord!”
The neighbor then stepped out from behind a tree and said, “I bought those groceries, and there ain't no God.”
Grandmother replied, “Lord, you not only sent me food but you made the devil pay for it!” ~Author unknown

Please Father ✝️🙏🏻✝️Your Will be Done ✝️🙏🏻✝️