THIS WEEK: Study Acts, Chapter 8

This week (October 21 thru October 27), please study Acts, Chapter 8.

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

Click here to download an MP3 of the chapter.

If you'd like to read a commentary on the chapter, click here. (Free website, StudyLight.org)

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

Study Tip: Are you a morning person or a night owl? Do you find yourself happiest and most focused early in the day, in the middle of it, or late at night when everyone else had gone to bed? Pay attention to these patterns in yourself, and try to study accordingly. If you are a morning person, consider getting up a half hour earlier and studying before school. If you are a night owl, you may want to make your studying the last thing you do before bed. Knowing your own rhythms can be of great help when trying to put God's word into your mind and heart.

Upcoming Events:
- November 1 - Quiz Meet in Trumbull, CT
- December 5 - Christmas Party with Trumbull (in Monroe)
- January 17 - Midwinter Quiz Meet in Monroe, CT

CHAPTER REVIEWS: Acts 7

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.

BIBLE NEWS: Travelodge removes Bibles from UK hotels

Allegedly to spare religious feelings, Travelodge has decided to remove Bibles from hotel rooms throughout the UK.  While Bibles can still be requested at the Front Desk, they will no longer be placed in rooms.

The Church of England condemned the move as “tragic and bizarre,” saying that Bibles in hotel rooms are important to provide hope, comfort and inspiration to travelers.Several recent cases indicate that Christianity is not practiced as freely as was previously the case. In 2006, a British Airways employee was banned from wearing a cross at work.

There is no indication that this move is coming to the USA, yet.  But don't be surprised if the company tries to turn away the Gideons the next time they come knocking.

MUSICAL INTERLUDE: Endless Praise

WEEKLY COMIC: Faith is...

FINISH THE VERSE: Acts 7

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:  Yet the // Most High...
ANSWER:  ...does not dwell in houses made by hands, as the prophet says,“‘Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me, says the Lord, or what is the place of my rest? Did not my hand make all these things?’ (Acts 7:48-50)


QUESTION:  And as // they were stoning...
ANSWER:  ...Stephen, he called out, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.” And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep. (Acts 7:59-60)

REFERENCE QUESTIONS: Acts 7

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

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:2, who was our father?
ANSWER:   Abraham.  (cf 4:25; 7:2)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:9, who were jealous?
ANSWER:   The patriarchs  (cf 5:17, 7:9; 17:5)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:9, God was with whom?
ANSWER:   (Him) Joseph.  (cf 7:9; 10:38)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:27, who thrust him aside?
ANSWER:   The man who was wronging his neighbor.  (cf 7:27,37)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:34, I will send you where?
ANSWER:   To Egypt.  (cf 7:34, 43; 22:21)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:37, Moses said what?
ANSWER:   (To theIsraelites) “God will raise up for you a prophet like me from your brothers.”  (cf 6:14; 7:20, 22, 29, 32, 37, 40; 15:21)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:39, who thrust him aside?
ANSWER:   Our fathers.  (cf 7:27, 37)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:41, in those days what?
ANSWER:   And they made a calf in those days, and offered a sacrifice to the idol and were rejoicing in the works of their hands.  (cf 1:15; 2:18; 7:41; 9:37)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:42, what is written?
ANSWER:   “Did you bring to me slain beasts and sacrifices, during the forty years in the wilderness, O house of Israel?”  (cf 1:20; 7:42; 13:33; 15:15; 23:5)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:43, I will send you where?
ANSWER:   Into exile beyond Babylon.  (cf 7:34, 43; 22:21)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:55, who was full of the Holy Spirit?
ANSWER:   He (Stephen).  (cf 4:8; 6:5; 7:55, 11:24; 13:9)

QUESTION:   According to Acts 7:56, I see what?

ANSWER:   The heavens opened and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.  (cf 7:56; 8:23)