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"Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."

1 Corinthians 10:31
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Heavenly Father, thank You that we have nothing to boast about, except Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Thank You that it is by grace through faith in the finished work of Christ alone, that we have been redeemed and have received the forgiveness of sins and life everlasting. Thank You that you have chosen the foolish things of this world to confound the wise. In Jesus' name, AMEN.
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A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.

Proverbs 15:1
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Acts 12 - Questions


Q: What does the word, vex mean?

Q: Who did king Herod stretch forth his hand to vex?

Q: Who did king Herod kill with the sword?

Q: What did king Herod do to please the Jews?

Q: Which feast was this during?

Q: When he was put in prison, who guarded him?

Q: What did Herod intend to do with him?

Q: While he was imprisoned, who prayed without ceasing for him?

Q: Who smote Peter on the side, waking him up?

Q: What was shown in the cell?

Q: How was he secured?

Q: What fell off of him, when he was struck and told to get up?

Q: What was Peter told to put on?

Q: What did the angel tell Peter?

Q: Did Peter realize this was really happening? Yes or No.

Q: What did Peter assume he was seeing?

Q: After they passed the first and second wards, what did they come to leading to the city?

Q: What happened there?

Q: After passing through the length of one street, what happened?

Q; What did Peter say to himself?

Q: Once he realized this, whose house did Peter go to?

Q: Who gathered there praying?

Q: When the servant Rhoda heard Peter at the door, what was her reaction?

Q: What did she tell the others?

Q: Not believing her, who did they think it was at the door?

Q: As Peter kept knocking at the door, what was their reaction when they opened it and let him in?

Q: What did Peter beckon with his hand for them to do?

Q: What did he describe to them?

Q: Who did Peter send them off to tell?

Q: Did Peter remain there or depart for another place?

Q: After seeing and examining what happened to Peter, what did Herod order be done to the wards?

Q: Where did Herod leave Judea to go to and stay?

Q: Who was Herod displeased with?

Q: Now that they were joined in one accord, who did they secure the support of?

Q: What was it they wanted from Herod?

Q: Why were they so dependent on Herod's country?

Q: On a set day while sitting on his throne wearing his royal apparel, who did Herod address?

Q: What was shouted to Herod?

Q: What happened immediately because Herod did not give glory to God?

Q: What happened to the word of God?

Q: When Barnabas and Saul finished their mission, who did take with them when returning to Jerusalem?
Acts 12


1 Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church.

2 And he killed James the brother of John with the sword.

3 And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.)

4 And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people.

5 Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

6 And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.

7 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands.

8 And the angel said unto him, Gird thyself, and bind on thy sandals. And so he did. And he saith unto him, Cast thy garment about thee, and follow me.

9 And he went out, and followed him; and wist not that it was true which was done by the angel; but thought he saw a vision.

10 When they were past the first and the second ward, they came unto the iron gate that leadeth unto the city; which opened to them of his own accord: and they went out, and passed on through one street; and forthwith the angel departed from him.

11 And when Peter was come to himself, he said, Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.

12 And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of John, whose surname was Mark; where many were gathered together praying.

13 And as Peter knocked at the door of the gate, a damsel came to hearken, named Rhoda.

14 And when she knew Peter's voice, she opened not the gate for gladness, but ran in, and told how Peter stood before the gate.

15 And they said unto her, Thou art mad. But she constantly affirmed that it was even so. Then said they, It is his angel.

16 But Peter continued knocking: and when they had opened the door, and saw him, they were astonished.

17 But he, beckoning unto them with the hand to hold their peace, declared unto them how the Lord had brought him out of the prison. And he said, Go shew these things unto James, and to the brethren. And he departed, and went into another place.

18 Now as soon as it was day, there was no small stir among the soldiers, what was become of Peter.

19 And when Herod had sought for him, and found him not, he examined the keepers, and commanded that they should be put to death. And he went down from Judaea to Caesarea, and there abode.

20 And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king's chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king's country.

21 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.

22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.

23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.

24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.

25 And Barnabas and Saul returned from Jerusalem, when they had fulfilled their ministry, and took with them John, whose surname was Mark.
"The LORD your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness; He will quiet you by His love; He will exult over you with loud singing."
Zephaniah 3:17

"I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore I have continued my faithfulness to you."
~God (Jeremiah 31:3)
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β€œRemember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,”
- Isaiah 46:9 KJB
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"And for their sake I consecrate myself, that they also may be sanctified in truth. "I do not ask for these only, but also for those who will believe in me through their word, that they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me.
The glory that you have given me I have given to them, that they may be one even as we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may become perfectly one, so that the world may know that you sent me and loved them even as you loved me."

~Jesus (John 17:19-23)
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Prayer For the Christian, praying should be like breathing.

Just as breathing is the response to the physical life to the presence of air, so should prayer be the response of spiritual life to the presence of God.

1 Thessalonians 5:17
Pray without ceasing.
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Acts 12 - Questions Q: What does the word, vex mean? Q: Who did king Herod stretch forth his hand to vex? Q: Who did king Herod kill with the sword? Q: What did king Herod do to please the Jews? Q: Which feast was this during? Q: When he was put in…
Acts 12 - Questions & Answers


Q: What does the word, vex mean?
A: Make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial. Also, cause distress to.

Q: Who did king Herod stretch forth his hand to vex?
A: The church.

Q: Who did king Herod kill with the sword?
A: James, the brother of John.

Q: What did king Herod do to please the Jews?
A: He proceeded to take Peter.

Q: Which feast was this during?
A: Unleavened bread.

Q: When he was put in prison, who guarded him?
A: Four squads of four soldiers each.

Q: What did Herod intend to do with him?
A: Put him on public trial after the Passover.

Q: While he was imprisoned, who prayed without ceasing for him?
A: The church.

Q: Who smote Peter on the side, waking him up?
A: An angel of the Lord.

Q: What was shown in the cell?
A: A light.

Q: How was he secured?
A: Between two guards, bound with chains, and keepers at the door.

Q: What fell off of him, when he was struck and told to get up?
A: The chains.

Q: What was Peter told to put on?
A: His clothes and sandals.

Q: What did the angel tell Peter?
A: β€œWrap your cloak around you and follow me,”

Q: Did Peter realize this was really happening? Yes or No.
A: No.

Q: What did Peter assume he was seeing?
A: A vision.

Q: After they passed the first and second wards, what did they come to leading to the city?
A; The iron gates.

Q: What happened there?
A; They opened by themselves.

Q: After passing through the length of one street, what happened?
A: The angel disappeared.

Q; What did Peter say to himself?
A: β€œNow I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the expectation of the people of the Jews.”

Q: Once he realized this, whose house did Peter go to?
A: Mary the mother of John, also called Mark,

Q: Who gathered there praying?
A: Many people.

Q: When the servant Rhoda heard Peter at the door, what was her reaction?
A: Overjoyed, she ran back without opening the door for him and yelled.

Q: What did she tell the others?
A: That Peter was at the door.

Q: Not believing her, who did they think it was at the door?
A: His angel.

Q: As Peter kept knocking at the door, what was their reaction when they opened it and let him in?
A: They were astonished.

Q: What did Peter beckon with his hand for them to do?
A: To hold their peace.

Q: What did he describe to them?
A: How the Lord had brought him out of prison.

Q: Who did Peter send them off to tell?
A: James and the other brothers and sisters.

Q: Did Peter remain there or depart for another place?
A: Left for another place.

Q: After seeing and examining what happened to Peter, what did Herod order be done to the wards?
A: They were to be put to death.

Q: Where did Herod leave Judea to go to and stay?
A: Caesarea.

Q: Who was Herod displeased with?
A: The people of Tyre and Sidon.

Q: Now that they were joined in one accord, who did they secure the support of?
A: Blastus, a trusted chamberlain of the king.

Q: What was it they wanted from Herod?
A: Peace.

Q: Why were they so dependent on Herod's country?
A: Food supply.

Q: On a set day while sitting on his throne wearing his royal apparel, who did Herod address?
A: The people.

Q: What was shouted to Herod?
A: β€œThis is the voice of a god, not of a man.”

Q: What happened immediately because Herod did not give glory to God?
A: An angel of the Lord smote him, he was eaten by worms and died.

Q: What happened to the word of God?
A: It continued to spread and multiplied.

Q: When Barnabas and Saul finished their mission, who did take with them when returning to Jerusalem?
A: John, also called Mark.
Acts 12 recounts a powerful clash between earthly authority and divine intervention. King Herod begins persecuting the church, executing James and imprisoning Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Yet while Herod seeks control, the church responds with fervent prayer, demonstrating covenant loyalty and trust in God's justice.

In response, God sends an angel to miraculously free Peter from prison. Chains fall, gates open, and Peter walks out untouched. This divine rescue affirms that no earthly power can restrain the purposes of God.

Herod, humiliated by Peter’s escape, later receives praise as though he were a god. But because he does not honor the true God, he is struck down and dies; a clear judgment against pride and idolatry.

A simple yet profound truth: the Word of God continues to grow and spread. Despite opposition, divine faithfulness prevails, and holiness is vindicated.
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Acts 13 - Questions


Q: Who were the two prophets and teachers in the church at Antioch, that the Lord set apart?

Q: What were they set apart for?

Q: After they fasted and prayed, what did the prophets and teachers place on the two before sending them off?

Q: Sent on their way by the Holy Ghost, where did they sail to?

Q: When they arrived at Salamis, what did they proclaim in the Jewish synagogues?

Q: Who was with them as their helper?

Q: As they traveled through the entire isle, who was it they met in Paphos?

Q: Who was the prudent man that he was an attendant of?

Q: Who sent for Barnabas and Saul?

Q: Why did he send for them?

Q: Who opposed Barnabas and Saul, tried to turn the deputy from faith?

Q: Who was filled with the Holy Ghost and looked straight into the eyes of the sorcerer?

Q: Who did he say the sorcerer was a child of?

Q: What did he say the sorcerer would never stop perverting?

Q: Whose hand did he say was against the sorcerer?

Q: What did he say the sorcerer would be for a time?

Q: What immediately happened to the sorcerer?

Q: What was the reaction of the deputy when he saw this happen?

Q: Where did Paul and those with him sail to next?

Q: Did John follow or go to Jerusalem?

Q: Where did they go from Perga?

Q: Entering the synagogue on the Sabbath and after the leaders read the Law and the Prophets, what did the leaders say to them?

Q: Who stood up to speak?

Q: Who did he speak to, beckoning with his hand?

Q: As Paul recalled the history of their people, how many years did he mention God allowing their ancestors to prosper during their stay in Egypt until giving the land to His people as their inheritance?

Q: After this, Paul explains how God gave them judges until the time of who?

Q: Paul mentions the people requested a king and God gave them who first?

Q: After removing him, who does Paul mention God giving them as their king?

Q: As Paul continues to recount their history, who is mentioned that God testified concerning?

Q: What does Paul mention God saying concerning this man?

Q: As Paul continues to explain the history, who does Paul mention as being a descendant of David?

Q: As a result, what does Paul say that God has brought to Israel as promised?

Q: As Paul continues speaking to the Jews and Gentiles in the synagogue, what does Paul mention John preaching before the coming of Jesus?

Q: Paul recalls John speaking that he is not the one, but that the one is coming after John whose sandals he is not worthy to, what?

Q: Who does Paul tell them salvation is for?

Q: Who does Paul mention that the people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize?

Q: By condemning Jesus, what does Paul point out that they fulfilled?

Q: As Paul continued to recall what had happened to Jesus, who does he mention as raising Jesus from the dead?

Q: Who does Paul mention as being witnesses to Jesus' resurrection and seeing Him for many days after this?

Q: What is the second Psalm Paul mentions to them as God fulfilling His promise through Jesus?

Q: How does Paul confirm that Jesus is the Holy One mentioned in earlier Scripture, "Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption"?

Q: Paul points out that David saw corruption and was laid where?

Q: But the One, God raised from the dead, did not see what?

Q: Paul continues to point out that through who, their sins are forgiven?

Q: Everyone is set free through who?

Q: After speaking this to the people, what were Paul and Barnabas encouraged to do the next Sabbath?

Q: When returning the next Sabbath, who gathered to hear the word of the Lord?

Q: When the Jews saw the crowd, what were they filled with?

Q: How did Paul and Barnabas answer them?

Q: Paul and Barnabas told the Jews that Paul and Barnabas turned to who as a result of the Jews rejecting the word of God?

Q: What do Paul and Barnabas quote as being commanded by God?

Q: Who heard this, was glad, and glorified the word of the Lord?

Q: Where was the word of the Lord published?