Lesson 23: Stephen is a Tough Trendsetter to Top

Question 1

What was the argument that was raised against the Hebrews that resulted in the election of 7 disciples to be in charge of financial and internal matters including Stephen?

Answer 1

There were 2 groups of Christians - the Greek, or Hellenistic, and the Hebrews. The Hellenistic were complaining that their widows were neglected and were not distributed enough food.

Question 2

Who were the 7 elected to look after the food and other internal matters among the disciples?

Answer 2

Stephen, Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolaus

Question 3

How was Stephen killed?

Answer 3

He was stoned to death.Wh

Question 4

Who was considered as the first Martyr of Christianity?

Answer 4

Stephen

Question 5

What were the accusations against Stephen for his persecution?

Answer 5

1. He blasphemed against Moses and God.
2. False witnesses who were fabricated by the council said he was constantly saying bad things against the law and the Holy place.
3. They were accusing that Stephen said Jesus of Nazareth would destroy the place and change the customs that Moses gave them.

Question 6

Who was the 13th disciple that replaced Judas Iscariot?

Answer 6

Mathias

Question 7

How was Stephen able to be bold to speak the truth to his enemies? How can this lesson help you to stand up for Jesus?

Answer 7

1. The enemies could not withstand Stephen’s wisdom and the Holy Spirit with which he preached.
2. He was a man of faith, Spirit, and power.
3. He proclaimed that “For to me, living is Christ, and dying is gain.”
   We must be living for Christ and never change our faith when situations become difficult.

Question 8

I have decided to follow Jesus… the hymn is from whose proclamation of faith?

Answer 8

Sadhu Sundar Singh