1. What spiritual qualification is emphasized about Stephen when he is first introduced in Acts 6?
A.He was a skilled orator and theologian
B.He was full of faith and of the Holy Spirit
C.He was a former Pharisee with rabbinical training
D.He was a wealthy merchant who funded the church
2. For what specific task was Stephen chosen by the apostles in Acts 6?
A.To lead prayer meetings and organize worship services
B.To distribute food and aid to widows in the daily distribution
C.To travel as a missionary to surrounding regions
D.To teach theology and train new disciples
3. According to Acts 6:8-10, what two activities characterized Stephen's ministry?
A.Healing the sick and casting out demons
B.Performing great wonders and signs, and engaging in debate with various synagogue groups
C.Preaching in the temple and performing baptisms
D.Writing scripture and interpreting Old Testament prophecies
4. Which synagogue or synagogues opposed Stephen and stirred up accusations against him?
A.The Synagogue of the Sadducees
B.The Synagogue of the Libertines, Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those of Cilicia and Asia
C.The Synagogue of the Pharisees
D.The Great Synagogue of Jerusalem
5. What false accusation was brought against Stephen before the Sanhedrin?
A.That he stole money from the church treasury
B.That he spoke blasphemous words against Moses and God
C.That he claimed to be the Messiah
D.That he encouraged rebellion against Roman authority
6. In Stephen's defense speech, what vision did he describe seeing?
A.Jesus sitting on a throne of judgment
B.The glory of God and Jesus standing at the right hand of God
C.A ladder extending to heaven with angels ascending and descending
D.A scroll written on both sides with the names of the elect
7. How did Stephen respond to being arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin?
A.He became angry and confronted his accusers
B.His face became like the face of an angel
C.He denied the accusations and asked for witnesses
D.He requested a trial before the Roman governor
8. What was Stephen's final prayer or statement before his death?
A.Father, into your hands I commit my spirit
B.Lord, do not hold this sin against them
C.Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing
D.Lord Jesus, receive my spirit
9. Who was guarding the cloaks of those who were stoning Stephen?
A.John
B.Philip
C.A young man named Saul
D.Barnabas
10. What immediate consequence did Stephen's martyrdom have on the Jerusalem church?
A.The church began to expand rapidly throughout Asia
B.A great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and believers scattered to other regions
C.The Roman authorities arrested all the apostles
D.The Sanhedrin repented and released all imprisoned believers