Glossary for Lessons 1-2

Glossary of terms and names for lessons 1 and 2

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Pharisees

Jewish sect from the first century. Along with the Sadducees, they believed that God would not intervene until Israel becomes obedient to the law.

Philip

Name of deacon from the church in Jerusalem (Acts 6) who preached the gospel in Samaria (Acts 8). (The name coincides with the name of one of the 12 apostles, but this is a different person.)

Priscilla

Woman, who along with her husband Aquila, gave instruction to Apollos in Ephesus

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Rome

City where Paul was imprisoned in a house for two years. While he was there, he was free to preach the gospel boldly and without hindrance.

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Simon

Magician from Samaria who tried to purchase the power of the Holy Spirit

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Theophilus

Person to whom Luke addressed his gospel and the Book of Acts

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Zealots

Jewish sect from the first century. They believed that the Day of Messiah would be ushered in by mounting insurrection against the roman authorities.

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