Acts Crossword Puzzle

4. A supportive friend of Paul who helped spread the Christian message.
7. A special day when the Holy Spirit came to Jesus’ followers
12. Supernatural events demonstrating God's power.
13. A special status that gave Paul certain rights and protections during his travels.
15. A Jewish council in Jerusalem that opposed early Christians.
16. Early Christians faced opposition, violence, and even death for their beliefs in Jesus.
18. Early Christian martyr killed for his beliefs.
19. A group of Jewish leaders who didn't believe some parts of the Bible.
20. The divine presence believed to guide, empower, and comfort believers.

1. Jesus' closest followers who spread his message after he died.
2. The city where Jesus lived and where the Christian faith began.
3. Spiritual cleansing ceremony symbolizing entry into Christianity.
5. A city where people started calling followers of Jesus "Christians" for the first time.
6. An island where Paul and Barnabas visited to talk about Jesus.
8. Non-Jewish people, a significant focus of the early Christian missions.
9. A young companion of Paul mentored by him.
10. A Jewish sect that was known for its strict religious beliefs.
11. A city where Paul preached and established a church.
14. A leader who heard about Christianity but didn’t become a believer.
17. A city in Greece where Paul preached and established a Christian community.