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How did St. Stephen appear during his trial?
His face shone like an angels face
When St. Stephen was on trial, what did he say that he saw?
St. Stephen said “I see heaven open, and I see the Lord Jesus Christ standing in His glory at the right hand of God.”
As a consequence of St. Stephen’s strong faith in Jesus Christ during the trial, what did the Jewish people do to him?
They dragged him outside and stoned him
As St. Stephen was being stoned, what did he ask God?
“Lord, do not charge them with this sin” Acts 7:60
When is the martyrdom of St. Stephen?
Toba 1
What did the 7 chosen men need to be?
They needed to be filled with the Holy Spirit, have strong faith, and be wise
Who was the first of the 7 men to be chosen?
St. Stephen
What were the different things St. Stephen did to spread the word of God?
He spoke to people about the death, resurrection, and redemption of Jesus Christ
He always answered anyone’s questions they had about the faith or Jesus Christ that were convincing to bring people to the faith
What lie did the Jewish people spread about St. Stephen?
The Jewish people were unhappy that St. Stephen was preaching, so they told everyone that St. Stephen was spreading lies about God
Why was St. Stephen brave when he was on trial against the Jewish people?
St. Stephen had strong faith in Jesus Christ and was ready to witness for Him in front of everyone
What did Elizabeth say when St. Mary visited her?
“But why is this granted to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” (Luke 1:43)
What does the Holy Bible teach us to do about the Saints & Martyrs?
“Remember those who rule over you, who have spoken the word of God to you, whose faith follows, considering the outcome of their conduct.” (Hebrews 13:7).
When did St. Stephen come to teach about God?
After the Pentecost when the Holy Spirit came down on the disciples
What were the disciples and apostles teaching about Jesus Christ?
They were preaching about His crucifixion, death, redemption, and resurrection
Why did the disciples choose 7 men?
Christianity was spreading a lot as the disciples taught people, so they needed more people who can help spread the word
1- What is the Mahragan theme verse?
“But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of,
knowing from whom you have learned them.
” (2Timothy 3:14)
2- St Stephen prayed to God, asking Him to forgive the Jews, what did he say?
“Lord, do not charge them with this sin” (Acts 7:60)
The verse that shows our Lord's promise to strengthen us during hard times in St Stephen lesson?
“With whom My hand shall be established; Also, My arm shall strengthen him” (Psalm 89:21)
What verse shows each person who partakes of the Body and the Blood of our Lord receives blessings?
“He who eats My flesh and drinks My blood abides in Me, and I in him” (John 6:56)
What verse the angel answered and said to St. Mary when she was surprised how could this happen?
“ The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God” (Luke 1:35)
Why was Mordecai's request to Queen Esther to talk to the King for her people a difficult request?
Because there was a rule in the kingdom that no one could go talk to the king unless the king himself called for them. If anyone entered to the king without the king calling them, they could be killed.
What did Queen Esther ask God for during her prayer?
Esther prayed with strong faith, asking God to save them. She also asked God to give her favor in the king’s eyes and to give her the right words to speak when she sees him. She also asked God to make the king change his decision and not to kill all the Jews.
What was Queen Esther's request to the king after the second banquet?
Esther asked the king to save her life and the lives of her people because they were in great danger. She told him that the one who wanted to kill them all was Haman.
How did the king save the Jews?
The king made a new law that said the Jews people can defend themselves.
What verse Queen Ether said at the end of her prayer for all her people?
“...Heed the voice of those who have no other hope” (Esther 14:19)