Dig Site 4 - Canteen's Questions Flashcards
Why were the seven men chosen?
To oversee the distribution of food
(6:3)
“‘Brothers and sisters, choose seven men from among you who are known to be full of the Spirit and wisdom. We will turn this responsibility over to them’”
What did the Twelve apostles do after the believers chose the seven?
They laid their hands on them and prayed for them.
(6:6)
“They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.”
How does Acts describe Stephen?
He was full of God’s grace and power and performed wonders and signs.
(6:8)
“Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people.”
Who opposed Stephen and argued with him?
Members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen
(6:9-10)
“Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)—Jews of Cyrene and Alexandria as well as the provinces of Cilicia and Asia—who began to argue with Stephen. But they could not stand up against the wisdom the Spirit gave him as he spoke.”
What were some men secretly persuaded to say about Stephen?
That Stephen spoke blasphemous words against Moses and God
(6:11)
“Then they secretly persuaded some men to say, ‘We have heard Stephen speak blasphemous words against Moses and against God.’”
What did Stephen see in heaven?
The glory of God and Jesus at the right hand of God
(7:55-56)
“But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. ‘Look,’ he said, ‘I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.’”
What happened to Stephen when he was dragged out of the city?
He was stoned.
(7:57-58)
“At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him, dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.”
Who approved of the people killing Stephen?
Saul
(8:1)
“And Saul approved of their killing him. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all except the apostles were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.”
What did Saul do after Stephen’s death?
He began to destroy the church by going from house to house and dragging people off to prison.
(8:3)
“But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.”
Quote James 1:12.
“Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.”
(James 1:12)
