Guided Discovery Companion Worksheet
Theme and Description
The theme of this worksheet is: Witnesses of Jesus, empowered by the Spirit, sent to the nations.
Description: This worksheet helps readers study Acts 1 by focusing on Jesus’ final instructions before His ascension, the promise of the Holy Spirit, the disciples’ call to be witnesses, the believers’ unity in prayer, and the choosing of Matthias to replace Judas. It includes a chapter summary, key themes, key verse, quick takeaways, fill-in-the-blank review, matching activity, true-or-false questions, sequencing activity, multiple choice questions, short-answer prompts, a “Did You Know?” background note, people to remember, core verse insight, personal reflection, and prayer prompt.
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Answer Key
Answer Key / Suggested Responses
The answer key is included below as a helpful guide for parents, teachers, and group leaders. Reflection answers may vary when they show a faithful understanding of the Scripture passage.
1. Fill in the Blank
1. forty
2. kingdom
3. Jerusalem
4. power
5. witnesses
6. ascended
2. Match It
1. C — Jesus
2. E — The angels
3. B — Matthias
4. A — The disciples
5. D — The believers
3. True or False
1. F
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. T
4. Sequence the Events
1. Jesus spent 40 days teaching.
2. The disciples asked about the kingdom.
3. Jesus was taken up into heaven.
4. The disciples prayed in one accord.
5. Matthias was chosen to replace Judas.
Worksheet line order:
Jesus was taken up into heaven. — 3
The disciples asked about the kingdom. — 2
The disciples prayed in one accord. — 4
Jesus spent 40 days teaching. — 1
Matthias was chosen to replace Judas. — 5
5. Multiple Choice
1. C — 40 days
2. B — Power
3. B — Jerusalem
4. B — By casting lots
6. Short Answer — Suggested Answers
1. What did Jesus command His disciples to do before receiving the Holy Spirit? (v. 4)
Jesus commanded His disciples not to leave Jerusalem, but to wait for the Promise of the Father.
2. What is our mission as witnesses? (v. 8)
Our mission is to be witnesses for Jesus in Jerusalem, in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.
3. Why is unity in prayer important? (v. 14)
Unity in prayer prepares believers to receive God’s power, follow His direction, and serve together in His mission.
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Additional Notes
Bible Version and Scripture Note
Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are from the New King James Version®. Some Scripture may be quoted, partially quoted, paraphrased, summarized, or referenced for teaching and review purposes.
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Study and Source Note
Background study consulted may include Warren W. Wiersbe, The Bible Exposition Commentary: New Testament, and John MacArthur, The MacArthur Study Bible.
This resource is independently created by C. Gerald. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Thomas Nelson, Warren W. Wiersbe, John MacArthur, their ministries, or their publishers. Worksheet text is original unless otherwise noted. Source references can be provided upon request.
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