Luke 22:47, 48.

What did Peter do when Christ then looked upon him? He went out, and wept bitterly.

Who was governor of Judea at that time? Pilate,

To whom did Pilate send Jesus? To Herod, the governor of Galilee, then at Jerusalem.

What did Herod do with him? He mocked him, and sent him back to Pilate.

Who sought to release Jesus? Pilate.

What did Pilate say of Christ's innocence? He said, I find no fault in him, John 19:4.

Why then did Pilate give sentence against him? To content the people, Mark

15:15.

What cruelties were in. flicted upon Christ? He was Scourged, mocked, smitten, spit upon, reviled, blasphe. med, and crucified.

LESSON 40.

Where was Christ cruci. fied? Upon mount Calvary, near to Jerusalem on the

west.

What did they give him to drink? Vinegar mingled with gall, Mat. 27:34.

Who were crucified with him? Two thieves or rou bers, Mark 15:27.

For whom did Jesus pray, when he hung upon the cross? For his murderers, Luke 23:34.

What did he say to the penitent thief? To day shalt thou be with me in Para. dise.

How long was there miraculous darkness at that time? About three hours, Luke 23:44.

At what time in the day did Christ die? At the 9th hour, or 3 o'clock afternoon.

What miraculous events

Luke 18:11, 13.

Christ

took place, when died? The vail of the temple was rent; the earth quaked; rocks rent; and graves were opened, Mat. 27:51,52.

LESSON 41. Who went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus? Joseph of Arimathea, Luke 23:52.

Who buried it? Joseph and Nicodemus.

Where? In Joseph's new tomb, in a garden, Mat.27: 60.

What became of Judas? He hanged himself, fell headlong, burst asunder, and went his own place, Mat. 27:5. Acts 1: 15-18

When aid Christ rise from the dead? The third day after his death.

Who rolled away the stone, that had been laced at the door of the tomb? An angel, Mat. 28, 2.

Mark 10:51.

LESSON 42.

Who was chosen for an apostle in the room of Judas? Matthias, Acts 1:26.

How many were convert. ed by means of Peter's preaching on the day of Pentecost? About 3000, Acts 2:41. Who were struck dead for lying to the Holy Ghost? An anias and Sapphira, Acts 5: Who is the Holy Ghost? God, Acts 5:3, 4.

Who was the first Christian martyr? Stephen, Acts 7: Who kept the clothes of them that stoned him? Saul of Tarsus.

Why was Simon the sorcerer sharply rebuked by Peter? For offering to pur chase the gift of the Holy Ghost with money. Who baptized the Eunuch of Ethiopia? Philip, Acts 8: 26-39.

John 11:44.

ening and Slaughter against the disciples of the Lord about that time? Saul of Tarsus, Acts 9.

Why did he journey to Damascus? To persecute saints.

What miraculous appear. ance did he see in the way? A light from heaven above the brightness of the sun.

How was he affected! He was struck blind to the earth, Acts 9:4.

What did Christ then say to him? Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me?

How long was Saul at Damascus without eating, drinking, or seeing? Three days.

How did he spend the time? It is probable he spent it principally in pray. ing, Acts 9:11.

Whom did Christ send to restore Saul's sight? An

What was Saul afterwards called? Paul.

LESSON 43.

Where were the disciples of Christ first called Christians? At Antioch.

Who was the great apostle to the Gentiles? Paul, Rom. 11:13.

Who were called sons of thunder? James and John, Mark 3:17.

Who was a son of consolation? Barnabas.

Who raised Dorcas to life? Peter, Acts 9:36-40.

What devout centurion lived at Cesarea? Cornelius, Acts 10:

Who was sent to preach the gospel to him? Peter. Who slew James the brother of John? Herod.

What did Herod do to Peter at that time? Put him into prison, Acts 12:

How was Peter delivered? By an angel.

What miracle did Paul perform at Lystra? He healed a cripple, Acts 14:8-10.

Who was baptized with her household near Philippi? Lydia, Acts 16:

Why were Paul and Silas imprisoned at Philippi? For casting out a spirit of divination.

What did they do in prison? They prayed, and sang praises to God at midnight, Acts 16:25.

What miraculous events then took place? There was a great earthquake, the prison doors were opened, and the bands of all the prisoners were loosed, Acts 16.

What did the jailor do, when he saw the prison doors open? He drew his sword, to kill himself.

What did Paul say to him?

Do thyself no harin, for we are all here.

What then took place? The jailor believed; and he and his household were bap. tized.

LESSON 44. Who were converted by Paul's preaching at Athens? Dionysius and some others, Acts 17:

Who was an eloquent man, knowing only the baptism of John? Apollos.

Who expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly? Aquila and Priscilla, Acts 18:26.

Who made silver shrines for the goddess Diana at Ephesus? Demetrius.

How many Jews took an oath, not to eat nor drink till they had slain Paul? More than forty.

Who discovered the con

spiracy to the chiet captain? Paul's nephew, Acts 23: 6 22.

Who accused Paul before Felix? Tertullus, Acts 24;

Why did Felix tremble in the presence of Paul? He was affected by Paul's reasoning upon righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come.

Who succeeded Felix, as governor? Festus.

To whom did Paul ap peal? To Cesar, Acts 25:11.

After Paui had related his conversion, what did Festus say to him? Thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad, Acts 26:24.

What did Agrippa say to Paul at that time? Aimost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.

For what was Paul car. ricd to Rome? To be judge 1