Dig Site 4 - Red Level Questions Flashcards
What were the Hellenistic Jews complaining about?
“Their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.”
(6:1)
“In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Hellenistic Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food.”
Who was going to give their attention to prayer and the ministry of the Word?
The Twelve
(6:2–4)
“So the Twelve gathered all the disciples together and said, ‘It would not be right for us to neglect the ministry of the word of God in order to wait on tables. 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 and will give our attention to prayer and the ministry of the word.’”
Who was a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit?
Stephen
(6:5)
“This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.”
Which of the following did the apostles choose as part of the group of seven?
Philip and Stephen
(6:5)
“This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism.”
What did the apostles do for Stephen, Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas?
They prayed and laid their hands on them.
(6:5–6)
“This proposal pleased the whole group. They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from Antioch, a convert to Judaism. They presented these men to the apostles, who prayed and laid their hands on them.”
What happened with the word of God after the apostles appointed the seven men?
It spread.
(6:7)
“So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.”
What could the members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen not stand up against?
The wisdom the Spirit gave Stephen
(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.”
Whom did the men say Stephen was speaking 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 was Stephen’s face like when the Sanhedrin looked intently at him?
“His face as like the face of an angel.”
(6:15)
“All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel.”
How were the members of the Sanhedrin just like their ancestors?
They always resisted the Holy Spirit!
(7:51)
“You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit!”
When the members of the Sanhedrin heard what Stephen had to say, how did they react?
“They were furious and gnashed their teeth at him.”
(7:54)
“When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him.”
What did Stephen see when he looked up to heaven?
He saw Jesus standing 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.’”
At whose feet did the witnesses lay their coats?
At Saul’s feet
(7:58)
“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.”
What did Stephen pray while he was being stoned?
“‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’“
(7:59)
“While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, ‘Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.’”
What happened after Stephen said, “‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them’”?
He fell asleep, meaning that he died.
(7:60)
“Then he fell on his knees and cried out, ‘Lord, do not hold this sin against them.’ When he had said this, he fell asleep.”
Who approved of the killing of 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 broke out against the church in Jerusalem after Stephen’s death?
A great persecution
(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 to destroy the church?
“He dragged off both men and women and put them in 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.”
According to James 1:12, who is blessed?
“The one who perseveres under trial”
(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.”
