II. Predicting the arrest of Paul in Jerusalem (Acts 21:10–11).
STATISTICS
First mention: Acts 11:28
Final mention: Acts 21:10
Meaning of his name: “To love”
Referred to: Two times
Biblical books mentioning him: One book (Acts)
Occupation: Prophet
Important fact about his life: He was a Jerusalem prophet in the days of Paul.
ANANIAS (1)
CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
I. His deception (Acts 5:1–2).
II. His discovery (Acts 5:3–4).
III. His death (Acts 5:5).
STATISTICS
Spouse: Sapphira (Acts 5:1)
First mention: Acts 5:1
Final mention: Acts 5:5
Meaning of his name: “God has been gracious”
Referred to: Three times
Biblical books mentioning him: One book (Acts)
Place of death: Jerusalem
Circumstances of death: He was killed by God (Acts 5:5).
Important fact about his life: He lost his life by lying to the Holy Spirit (Acts 5:3).
ANANIAS (2)
CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
I. Ananias and God.
A. The revelation to Ananias (Acts 9:10–12).
B. The reluctance of Ananias (Acts 9:13–14).
C. The reassurance to Ananias (Acts 9:15–16).
II. Ananias and Saul.
A. His message for Saul (Acts 9:17).
B. His ministry to Saul (Acts 9:18).
1. Pastoring (Acts 9:18).
2. Predicting (Acts 22:14–15).
STATISTICS
First mention: Acts 9:10
Final mention: Acts 22:12
Meaning of his name: “God has been gracious”
Referred to: Six times
Biblical books mentioning him: One book (Acts)
Important fact about his life: He ministered to Saul of Tarsus (now Paul) following his Damascus road experience.
ANANIAS (3)
CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
I. Striking Paul in Jerusalem (Acts 23:1–2).
II. Slandering Paul in Caesarea (Acts 24:1).
STATISTICS
First mention: Acts 23:2
Final mention: Acts 24:1
Meaning of his name: “God has been gracious”
Referred to: Two times
Biblical books mentioning him: One book (Acts)
Occupation: Jewish high priest (Acts 23:2)
Important fact about his life: He was the religious leader who persecuted Paul.
ANDREW
(See also Topical Summary)
CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
I. Andrew’s first meeting with Christ.
A. The seeker.
1. Andrew was originally a disciple of John the Baptist.
2. He was introduced to Christ by John the Baptist (John 1:35–40).
B. The soul-winner (John 1:41–42).
II. Andrew’s full-time ministry for Christ.
A. His dedication (Matt 4:18–20).
B. His doubts (John 6:8–9).
STATISTICS
Father: Jona (John 1:42)
Brother: Simon Peter (Matt 4:18; John 1:40)
First mention: Matthew 4:18
Final mention: Acts 1:13
Meaning of his name: “Manly”
Referred to: 12 times
Biblical books mentioning him: Five books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Acts)
Occupation: Fisherman before becoming an apostle (Mark 1:16)
Place of birth: Probably Bethsaida in Galilee (John 1:44)
Place of death: Tradition says he was martyred in Greece.
Circumstances of death: Tradition says he was crucified on an X–shaped cross.
Important fact about his life: He brought his brother Simon Peter to Christ (John 1:40–42).
ANNA
CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
I. Her widowhood (Luke 2:36).
II. Her worship (Luke 2:37).
III. Her witness (Luke 2:38).
STATISTICS
Father: Phanuel (Luke 2:36)
First mention: Luke 2:36
Final mention: Luke 2:36
Meaning of her name: “Grace”
Referred to: One time
Biblical books mentioning her: One book (Luke)
Important fact about her life: She gave thanks to God at the dedication of the infant Jesus.
ANNAS
CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
I. Annas and Jesus.
A. He browbeat the Savior (John 18:13, 19).
B. He bound the Savior (John 18:24).
II. Annas and Peter.
A. The demand of the high priest (Acts 4:7).
B. The declaration of the apostle (Acts 4:10).
STATISTICS
Son–in–law: Caiaphas (John 18:13)
First mention: Luke 3:2
Final mention: Acts 4:6
Meaning of his name: “Grace of Jehovah”
Referred to: Six times
Biblical books mentioning him: Three books (Luke, John, Acts)
Occupation: Former Jewish high priest
Important fact about his life: He was a wicked religious leader before whom Jesus stood trial.
APOLLOS
CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
I. His ministry in Ephesus.
A. The instruction rendered by Apollos.
1. The messenger (Acts 18:24).
2. The message (Acts 18:25).
B. The instruction received by Apollos (Acts 18:26).
II. His ministry in Greece (Acts 18:27–28).
III. His ministry in Corinth.
A. He had ministered in Corinth (1 Cor 1:12; 3:6).
B. He was on one occasion urged by Paul to revisit Corinth, but felt it was not God’s will at the time (1 Cor 16:12).
STATISTICS
First mention: Acts 18:24
Final mention: Titus 3:13
Meaning of his name: “Destroyer”
Referred to: 10 times
Biblical books mentioning him: Three books (Acts, 1 Corinthians, Titus)
Occupation: Evangelist and preacher
Place of birth: Alexandria, Egypt (Acts 18:24)
Important fact about his life: He was probably the most gifted preacher in the New Testament.
AQUILA
CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
I. The tentmaker (Acts 18:1–3).
II. The traveler.
Aquila and his wife Priscilla (Acts 18:2) accompanied Paul on one occasion from Corinth to Ephesus (Acts 18:18–19).
III. The teacher (Acts 18:24–26).
IV. The trustee (Rom 16:3–5; 1 Cor 16:19).
STATISTICS
First mention: Acts 18:2
Final mention: 2 Timothy 4:19
Meaning of his name: “Eagle”
Referred to: Six times
Biblical books mentioning him: Four books (Acts, Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Timothy)
Occupation: Tentmaker (Acts 18:3)
Place of birth: Rome, Italy (Acts 18:2)
Important fact about his life: He and his godly wife greatly assisted and encouraged the apostle Paul.
ARISTARCHUS
CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY
I. A fellow preacher with Paul.
A. He was roughed up in Ephesus (Acts 19:29).
B. He traveled with Paul from Ephesus to Turkey (Acts 20:4).
C. He then accompanied the apostle from Caesarea to Rome (Acts 27:2).
II. A fellow prisoner with Paul (Col 4:10; Phlm 1:24).
He was also incarcerated with the apostle during Paul’s first Roman imprisonment.
STATISTICS
First mention: Acts 19:29
Final mention: Philemon 1:24
Meaning of his name: “The best ruler”
Referred to: Five times
Biblical books mentioning him: Three books (Acts, Colossians, Philemon)
Occupation: Missionary
Place of birth: Thessalonica (Acts 20:4)
Important fact about his life: He was one of Paul’s faithful missionary associates.
