The Life of Stephen — The First Martyr Quiz Flashcards

#1

What spiritual qualification is emphasized about Stephen when he is first introduced in Acts 6?

📖 Acts 6:5

#2

For what specific task was Stephen chosen by the apostles in Acts 6?

📖 Acts 6:1-6

#3

According to Acts 6:8-10, what two activities characterized Stephen's ministry?

📖 Acts 6:8-10

#4

Which synagogue or synagogues opposed Stephen and stirred up accusations against him?

📖 Acts 6:9

#5

What false accusation was brought against Stephen before the Sanhedrin?

📖 Acts 6:11-14

#6

In Stephen's defense speech, what vision did he describe seeing?

📖 Acts 7:55-56

#7

How did Stephen respond to being arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin?

📖 Acts 6:15

#8

What was Stephen's final prayer or statement before his death?

📖 Acts 7:59

#2

To distribute food and aid to widows in the daily distribution

Acts 6:1-6 records that Stephen was selected to help distribute food and aid to Greek-speaking widows in the church's daily distribution.

Acts 6:1-6

#1

He was full of faith and of the Holy Spirit

Acts 6:5 specifically describes Stephen as a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, which equipped him for his role in the early church.

Acts 6:5

#4

The Synagogue of the Libertines, Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those of Cilicia and Asia

Acts 6:9 specifically names the Synagogue of the Libertines, along with synagogues of Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those of Cilicia and Asia, as those who disputed with Stephen.

Acts 6:9

#3

Performing great wonders and signs, and engaging in debate with various synagogue groups

Acts 6:8 states that Stephen performed great wonders and signs, and Acts 6:9-10 describes him debating members of various synagogues about Jesus.

Acts 6:8-10

#6

The glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God

Acts 7:55-56 records that 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.

Acts 7:55-56

#5

That he spoke blasphemous words against Moses and God

Acts 6:11-14 records that false witnesses accused Stephen of speaking blasphemous words against Moses and against God, and against the temple.

Acts 6:11-14

#8

Lord Jesus, receive my spirit

Acts 7:59 records Stephen calling out, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit," as he was being stoned, mirroring Jesus' words on the cross.

Acts 7:59

#7

His face became like the face of an angel

Acts 6:15 states that all who were sitting in the Sanhedrin saw that Stephen's face was like the face of an angel, indicating his peace and spiritual composure.

Acts 6:15

#9

Who was guarding the cloaks of those who were stoning Stephen?

📖 Acts 7:58

#10

What immediate consequence did Stephen's martyrdom have on the Jerusalem church?

📖 Acts 8:1-3

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#10

A great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and believers scattered to other regions

Acts 8:1-3 records that a great persecution broke out against the church following Stephen's death, causing believers to scatter to Judea and Samaria, and that Saul began to destroy the church.

Acts 8:1-3

#9

A young man named Saul

Acts 7:58 records that the witnesses laid their cloaks at the feet of a young man named Saul, who later became the Apostle Paul.

Acts 7:58

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