- 1. Paul's Missionary Journeys, as detailed in the biblical book of Acts chapters 13 to 28, recount the transformative experiences and extensive travels of the Apostle Paul as he spread the message of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire. Beginning with his first missionary journey around 46-48 AD, Paul, accompanied by Barnabas and later by John Mark, traveled through Cyprus and various cities in Asia Minor, proclaiming the gospel, establishing churches, and facing significant opposition, including from Jewish leaders and pagan worshippers. His second journey, which took place around 49-52 AD, saw him traveling further into Europe, including regions such as Macedonia and Achaia, where he famously preached in cities like Philippi, Thessalonica, and Corinth. It was during this time that Paul delivered powerful letters to the fledgling churches, providing guidance and doctrine that would shape Christian theology for centuries. The third journey, which occurred from 53-57 AD, focused on strengthening the churches he had previously established and included a prolonged stay in Ephesus where Paul engaged in extensive teaching and miracles that demonstrated the power of God, leading to both conversions and conflict with local silversmiths who profited from the worship of the goddess Artemis. Ultimately, Paul's journeys culminated in his arrest in Jerusalem and subsequent trials that took him to Rome, where he would continue to preach while under house arrest. Throughout these journeys, Paul's unwavering commitment to his mission, his resilience in the face of persecution, and his theological insights were pivotal in expanding the early Christian movement and establishing it as a major world religion.
What marked the beginning of Paul's missionary journeys?
A) His first visit to the temple
B) His imprisonment in Jerusalem
C) His commissioning by the church in Antioch
D) His conversion on the road to Damascus
- 2. What was the first city Paul visited on his first missionary journey?
A) Iconium
B) Antioch
C) Lystra
D) Salamis
- 3. Who accompanied Paul on his first missionary journey?
A) Luke
B) Barnabas
C) Silas
D) Timothy
- 4. Which sorcerer did Paul confront in Paphos?
A) Baruch
B) Elymas
C) Simon
D) Ananias
- 5. In which city was Paul stoned and left for dead?
A) Lystra
B) Philippi
C) Pisidian Antioch
D) Derbe
- 6. What was the main topic of Paul's sermon in Pisidian Antioch?
A) The creation
B) The resurrection of Jesus
C) The end times
D) The law of Moses
- 7. Which council in Jerusalem addressed whether Gentiles should be circumcised?
A) The Antioch Conference
B) The Council of Ephesus
C) The Apostolic Council
D) The Jerusalem Council
- 8. In which city did Paul have a vision of a Macedonian man?
A) Berea
B) Troas
C) Philippi
D) Corinth
- 9. Who was Paul's primary convert in Corinth?
A) Crispus
B) Gallio
C) Sosthenes
D) Timothy
- 10. In what city was Paul nearly killed in a riot?
A) Jerusalem
B) Philippi
C) Ephesus
D) Galatia
- 11. Which Roman governor heard Paul's defense in Caesarea?
A) Festus
B) Pilate
C) Felix
D) Herod
- 12. What was the primary focus of Paul's message throughout his missions?
A) Cultural integration
B) Philosophical debates
C) The gospel of Jesus Christ
D) Social justice
- 13. Who was the first convert in Europe during Paul’s second missionary journey?
A) Phoebe
B) Lydia
C) Priscilla
D) Damaris
- 14. Which sorcerer did Paul encounter in Paphos?
A) Simeon
B) Demas
C) Eutychus
D) Bar-Jesus
- 15. Who joined Paul and Silas on the second missionary journey?
A) Titus
B) John Mark
C) Timothy
D) Barnabas
- 16. What was the name of the city where Paul was imprisoned alongside Silas?
A) Philippi
B) Ephesus
C) Antioch
D) Troas
- 17. Which island did Paul and Barnabas first visit on their first journey?
A) Crete
B) Rhodes
C) Cyprus
D) Samos
- 18. In which city did Paul preach to the Areopagus?
A) Rome
B) Corinth
C) Athens
D) Ephesus
- 19. Who wrote the book of Acts, which documents Paul's journeys?
A) Luke
B) Matthew
C) Mark
D) John
- 20. How many missionary journeys did Paul undertake?
A) Two
B) Three
C) Four
D) Five
- 21. What is the name of the young man who fell asleep during Paul’s preaching?
A) Tychicus
B) Eutychus
C) Timothy
D) Silas
- 22. What was a common consequence of Paul's preaching?
A) Persecution
B) Popularity
C) Immediate success
D) Great wealth
- 23. Who helped Paul escape from Damascus?
A) Silas
B) Timothy
C) Barnabas
D) The disciples
- 24. What did Paul do when bitten by a viper on Malta?
A) Shook it off into the fire
B) Screamed for help
C) Ran into the sea
D) Fainted
- 25. What did Paul use to support his preaching in the synagogues?
A) The Gospels
B) Philosophical writings
C) Pagan literature
D) The Hebrew Scriptures
- 26. What island did Paul reach after his shipwreck?
A) Cyprus
B) Malta
C) Sicily
D) Crete
- 27. How many years did Paul spend in house arrest in Rome?
A) Three years
B) One year
C) Five years
D) Two years
- 28. What was Paul's citizenship?
A) Roman
B) Jewish
C) Greek
D) Egyptian
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