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1. In the Old Testament there is a mention of Cyprus (Chittim) in a prophesy given by Balaam to Balak.
In which Book of the Pentateuch is this reference?
2. Cyprus is mentioned in Ezekiel 27:6 that reads "Of the oaks of Bashan have they made thine oars; the company of the Ashurites have made thy benches of ivory, brought out of the isles of Chittim". This chapter of Ezekiel laments which city?
3. In Acts 4:36 there is a reference to a person from Cyprus who was named Joses. What was the name that he was known by?
4. Following the stoning of Stephen, the members of the Church left Jerusalem for fear of persecution. Three places are mentioned In Acts 11:19, two of them are Phenice and Cyprus. What is the other place mentioned in this verse?
5. Paul's first missionary journey, together with Barnabas and John Mark, started from Celeucia from where they sailed to Cyprus. What was the name of the city mentioned in Acts 13:5 that was the first stop in Paul's journey?
6. Paul, Barnabas and John continued their journey to Cyprus reaching the then capital of Cyprus. What city was the capital of Cyprus throughout the Roman occupation of the Island?
7. After Paul overcame the resistance of Elymas the sorcerer he preached the Gospel to the proconsul of Cyprus who was named what?
8. After leaving Cyprus, Paul and Barnabas went to which city in Pamphylia?
9. According to Acts 15:39 Barnabas and John Mark returned later to Cyprus. Was Paul with them on the journey as well?
10. Following his third missionary journey, Paul returned to Jerusalem where he lodged with a Cypriot named what?
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