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In Stephen's sermon, he gives two ways that Joseph is similar to Christ. Give one of the two reasons.
For an extra +50 points, give both reasons.
1. Joseph was sold for money.
2. Joseph had God-given wisdom.
According to Ephesians 5:18, what thing is debauchery/excess?
Wine
How does chapter 7 of Acts end?
Stephen died/fell asleep.
In a synagogue, where did the people sit?
What is another name for the Jewish council?
The Sanhedrin
What does 1 Peter 3:15 instruct us to do?
We must always be ready to defend the hope that is in us.
Stephen repeated one word twice in Acts 7:59-60.
What is that word in Greek?
For an extra +50 points, define that word.
Kyrios
supreme in authority, controller, implication, Master (as a respectful title)
What four items/people did Stephen blaspheme against (according to his accusers)?
For an extra +50 points, give the 2 verses where items/people are mentioned.
Moses and God, the temple and the law
The verses are Acts 6:11, 13
Around which event do many authorities believe the building of synagogues originates?
Ezra's reading of the Law
How are you supposed to treat enemies, according to Job 31:29-30?
Do not rejoice in your enemy's misfortune.
Define apologetics with the Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms.
Recite the Explore Memory Passage.
-200 points per error.
The lowest score is -1000 points (you lose 600 pts)
If 'Pass', your team will lose 600 points.
What did the council do when Stephen ended his speech?
They grounded their teeth.
What were the Levites doing as Ezra read the law?
The Levites explained the meaning.
Who or what glorifies God in Isaiah 43:7?
Mankind
In Acts 7:55, how was Stephen able to rely on God?
Give 2 reasons.
1. He was full of the Holy Spirit.
2. His eyes were on Jesus.
Recite the Navigate Memory Passage.
-250 points per error
The lowest score is -1500 points (you lose 1000 pts)
If 'Pass', your team will lose 1000 points.
Which verse reference indicates that Stephen believed in the Law?
Acts 7:37-38
Which four major cities (as marked on the map) did the Freedmen go through?
For an extra +50 points list the cities in order from the start to the end of the journey of the Freedmen.
Rome > Corinth > Athens > Jerusalem
Junior: Between which years was Richard Wurmbrand persecuted?
Primary: In what year did Wurmbrand found The Voice of the Martyrs?
Junior: A.D. 1948-1964
Primary: A.D. 1967
(Hint: That verse is in Acts 6)
Acts 6:11
What three cross-references go against the teaching put forth in the Explore memory passage?
Ephesians 5:16-20 teaches the right ways to respond to the Holy Spirit.
Acts 7:51, Ephesians 4:30, and 1 Thessalonians 5:19 all give us the wrong responses to the Holy Spirit.
What five groups of people rose up and disputed with Stephen (Acts 6)?
some of those who belonged to the synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called), and of the Cyrenians, and of the Alexandrians, and of those from Cilicia and Asia
i.e. Freedmen, Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and people from Cilicia and Asia
What reference from Acts 6:8-7:60 mentions the synagogue of the Freedmen?
Acts 6:9
In what reference are you told not to grieve the Holy Spirit?
For an extra +50 points, define grieve as given in the Discovery Journal.
Ephesians 4:30
Definition of grieve: to cause to suffer