DID YOU KNOW: Where did all the languages at Pentecost come from?

At the day of Pentecost, there surely were a lot of peoples represented...

And how is it that we hear, each of us in his own native language? Parthians and Medes and Elamites and residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, Phrygia and Pamphylia, Egypt and the parts of Libya belonging to Cyrene, and visitors from Rome, both Jews and proselytes, Cretans and Arabians—we hear them telling in our own tongues the mighty works of God.” (Acts 2:8-11)

...so where did they all come from, geographically?  This handy-dandy map may help you to place them all.

Bible Knowledge Test for Acts

Our team did quite well on this year's Bible Knowledge Test on the book of Acts (ESV).  But maybe you'd want to retake the test to improve or ask your parents, friends, or siblings to take it!  If so, here is your chance to download the test.

• Bible Knowledge Test
• Answer Key

THIS WEEK: Review all Chapters of Acts

This week (April 14 thru April 18), please review all chapters of Acts.

This is it!  Districts is in 4 days where we will quiz on all chapters of Acts.  Please check and make sure you have all the study materials you need.  Every things can be found here:  http://www.monroebiblequiz.com/search/label/acts

If you are missing anything that you need, please contact the coaches.

Study Tip: At this late stage, you have two choices to excel:  (1) cram, cram, cram and try to learn as much material as possible in the few days left, or (2) pick something you are good at and focus on that for the next few days.  We generally recommend #2.  Choose one thing and be the expert - FTVs, References, Multiple Part Answers, Short Answers, etc.

Upcoming Events:

- April 17-18 - Districts Quiz Meet in Dallas, PA

THIS WEEK: Review all Chapters of Acts

This week (April 7 thru April 13), please review all chapters of Acts.

If you want to read the chapters online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

If you are missing any MP3s, please contact the coaches.

Study Tip: We're now done learning new material for the year.  From here on out, it's all review.  But don't let that turn you off to studying.  We've got two weeks - 14 days - until our next practice.  Use that time and study 2 chapters each day, and you'll end up at the perfect place by the next time wee meet.

Upcoming Events:

- April 17-18 - Districts Quiz Meet in Dallas, PA

THIS WEEK: Review all Chapters of Acts

REMINDER:  THERE IS NO PRACTICE NEXT MONDAY BECAUSE OF HOLY WEEK.

This week (March 31 thru April 6), please review all chapters of Acts.

If you want to read the chapters online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

If you are missing any MP3s, please contact the coaches.

Study Tip: We're now done learning new material for the year.  From here on out, it's all review.  But don't let that turn you off to studying.  We've got two weeks - 14 days - until our next practice.  Use that time and study 2 chapters each day, and you'll end up at the perfect place by the next time wee meet.

Upcoming Events:

- April 17-18 - Districts Quiz Meet in Dallas, PA

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 28

If you'll miss practice this week we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 28

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Acts 28:28, let it be known that what?
ANSWER:     (To you) That this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles, and they will listen.  (cf 13:38; 28:28

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 28

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  Therefore // let it be known...
ANSWER:  ...to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.” (Acts 28:28)


QUESTION:  He lived  // there two whole years...
ANSWER:  ...at his own expense, and welcomed all who came to him, proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all boldness and without hindrance. (Acts 28:30-31)

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 28

This week (March 24 thru March 30, please study Acts, Chapter 28.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here.

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: This is our last week of new material.  After this, it is all review which is much harder to stay motivated for.  Use the excitement and interest of "the new" to keep yourself motivated this week.  Because Districts is almost upon us!

Upcoming Events:

- Monday, March 30 - Family Pizza Party!
- April 17-18 - Districts Quiz Meet in Dallas, PA

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 27

If you'll miss practice this week we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 27

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Acts 27:4, we sailed under the lee of where?
ANSWER:   Cyprus.  (cf 27:4, 7, 16)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 27:7, we sailed under the lee of where?
ANSWER:   Crete.  (cf 27:4, 7, 16)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 27:10, I perceive what?
ANSWER:   That the voyage will be with injury and much loss, not only of the cargo and the ship, but also of our lives.(cf 17:22; 27:10)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 27:22, I urge you to what?
ANSWER:   Take heart.  (cf 27:  22, 34)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 27:34, I urge you to what?
ANSWER:   Take some food.  (cf 27:  22, 34)

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 27

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  For this // very night...
ANSWER:  ...there stood before me an angel of the God to whom I belong and whom I worship, and he said, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar. And behold, God has granted you all those who sail with you.’  (Acts 27:23-24)


QUESTION:  And when he had said these things, he // took bread...
ANSWER:  ...and giving thanks to God in the presence of all he broke it and began to eat. (Acts 27:35)

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 27

This week (March 17 thru March 23, please study Acts, Chapter 27.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Download an MP3 of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here.

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: Do try to study every chapter the exact same way, no matter what the content?  That may be a big mistake.  The last few chapters were speech heavy, which lends itself to a focus on keywords and situation questions.  But this chapter is action heavy, which lends itself to more of a focus on key events and sequencing.   Be sure to think about the kind of chapter you're working with before you study so that you can focus on the right things.

Upcoming Events:

- Monday, March 30 - Family Pizza Party!
- April 17-18 - Districts Quiz Meet in Dallas, PA

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 26

If you'll miss practice this week we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 26

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Acts 26:22-23, Moses said what?
ANSWER:   What would come to pass:  that the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.  (cf 2:22-23; 7:37)

QUESTION:  According to Acts 26:27, I know what?
ANSWER:   You (King Agrippa) do believe the prophets.  (cf 3:17;20:25, 29; 26:27

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 26

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  Delivering  // you from your people...
ANSWER:  ...and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in me.’ (Acts 26:17-18)

QUESTION:  But declared  // first to those in Damascus,... 
ANSWER:  ...then in Jerusalem and throughout all the region of Judea, and also to the Gentiles, that they should repent and turn to God, performing deeds in keeping with their repentance. (Acts 26:20)


QUESTION:  To this  // day...
ANSWER:  ...I have had the help that comes from God, and so I stand here testifying both to small and great, saying nothing but what the prophets and Moses said would come to pass: that the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, he would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.” (Acts 26:22-23)

THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 26

This week (March 10 thru March 16, please study Acts, Chapter 26.

If you want to read the chapter online, click here. (Free website Biblegateway.Com)

Listen to the chapter online. (MP3s are coming soon.)

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here.

If you want to download the puzzle for this week, click here.

Study Tip: Do read through the text of scripture and find at the end that you know barely more than you did at the beginning? Do you envy those who can read it once, and be able to quiz effectively? Different people learn in different ways. Some people can do it by simply reading, others by listening. But you may be a learner who needs to really engage the text. Consider taking notes as you read - note down really interesting sections, questions that the text raises, notable phrases, etc. At the end, you will have applied not only your eyes but all the parts of your brain, and the learning may very well be far more effective. Oh, and don't forget to call, e-mail, or speak to the coaches, your parents, or the pastors to get the answers to those questions you had.

Upcoming Events:

- Monday, March 30 - Family Pizza Party!
- April 17-18 - Districts Quiz Meet in Dallas, PA

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 25

If you'll miss practice this week we don't want you to miss out on the review of the chapter.  You can download Coach Mark's lesson by clicking here, or on the image below.

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 25

Remember, the full list of Reference Questions can always be found in the sidebar or at this link.

QUESTION:  According to Acts 25:6, who went down to Caesarea?
ANSWER:   (He) Festus.  (cf 12:19)

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 25

Remember, the full list of FTV's can always be found at this link. The // in the verse marks the minimum number of words you need from the FTV to uniquely identify it.

QUESTION:  If then I // am a wrongdoer...
ANSWER:  ...and have committed anything for which I deserve to die, I do not seek to escape death. But if there is nothing to their charges against me, no one can give me up to them. I appeal to Caesar.” (Acts 25:11)