The Skeptics Annotated Bible (868 page)

(1.13)
“Judas the brother of James”
351 Who were the apostles?

14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.

15 And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (
the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty
,)

(1.15) “The number of names together were about an hundred and twenty.”
448 How many believers were there at the time of the ascension?

16 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which
the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake
before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

(1.16)
“The Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake.”
431 When was the Holy Ghost given?

17 For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.

18 Now
this man purchased a field
with the reward of iniquity;
and falling headlong, he burst asunder
in the midst,
and all his bowels gushed out.

(1.18) “This man purchased a field … and falling headlong, he burst asunder … and all his bowels gushed out.”
388 Who bought the potter’s field?
387 How did Judas die?
389 What did Judas do with the silver?

19 And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.

20 For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take.

21 Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

23 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias.

24 And they prayed, and said,
Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men
, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen,

(1.24)
“Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men”
18 Does God know everything?
149 Does God know what is in everyone’s heart?

25 That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place.

26 And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.

(1.26) “The lot fell upon Matthias.” Judas’ replacement is selected by lottery.
141 Is gambling condemned by the bible?

2
And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.

(2.2-13) Whoopie! It’s Pentecost: A mighty wind comes, cloven tongues of fire sit on top of heads, everyone starts speaking in languages they don’t understand and act like they’re drunk.

2 And
suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house
where they were sitting.

(2.2)
“Suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house.”

3 And
there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.

(2.3)
“There appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.”

4 And
they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

(2.4)
“They were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.”
431 When was the Holy Ghost given?