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6. Describe an Imperial Cult.

7-8. Name two religions or deities that Paul would have had to engage in his evangelistic work?

9. Which temple in Asia Minor was a wonder of the ancient world?

10. Why did the businessmen in Ephesus oppose Paul’s ministry?

11. Why is it unlikely that Saul, or God, changed his name to Paul?

Let’s get Personal…

Read through Acts 11-28 quickly and make a note of each time it talks about God using miracles to
confirm the accuracy of the early church. Then answer these questions for each time it comes up:

1. Did God decide when to act through miracles, or did Paul tell God when they wanted Him to do
it?

2. Were other “miracle workers” able to deceive through false signs?

3. Why did some mistake the apostles for deities?

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