The Apostles' Boldness
Who responded to the Sanhedrin, “We ought to obey God rather than men”
Peter and the other apostles. Acts 5:29.
What type of men were chosen to serve tables in Acts 6:3?
Seven men full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom.
What was Stephen accused of by the false witnesses?
Blasphemy, Acts 6:11-13.
Who arrested the apostles and Stephen Acts 5 and Acts 6?
The Sanhedrin, or the council.
In what form did God appear to Moses in the wilderness, according to Stephen’s speech?
The burning bush. Acts 7:30.
Who advised the Sanhedrin to leave the apostles alone, saying, “If it is of God, you cannot overthrow it.
Gamaliel. Acts 5:38-39.
Who was described as "full of faith and power" and performed great wonders and signs among the people in Acts 6:8?
Stephen
What did the council notice about Stephen’s appearance when he was accused?
The council saw his face as the face of an angel. Acts 6:15.
What did the false witnesses accuse Stephen of?
This man does not cease to speak blasphemous words against this holy place and the law. Acts 6:13.
What land did God promise to Abraham and his descendants?
The land of Canaan. Acts 7:5.
Who freed the apostles from prison in Acts 5?
An angel of the Lord
What happened as a result of appointing men to handle the daily distribution?
The Word of God spread, and the number of disciples multiplied greatly. Acts 6:7.
Who did Stephen begin his speech with, recounting God’s covenant with him?
Abraham. Acts 7:2.
How did the Sanhedrin react to Stephen’s speech in Acts 7:54?
They gnashed at him with their teeth.
Which son of Jacob did Stephen mention as being sold into slavery but later becoming a ruler in Egypt?
Joseph. Acts 7.
How did the apostles react after being beaten by the Sanhedrin in Acts 5?
Rejoiced for being counted worthy to suffer shame for His name
Between which two groups did a complaint arise concerning the daily distribution?
Hellenists and Hebrews. Acts 6:1.
Who did Stephen describe as the one raised up by God to deliver Israel, rejected by his people?
Moses. Acts 7.
What was Stephen's final prayer as he was being stoned?
He asked God to forgive his killers. Acts 7:60
How long did Moses stay in the wilderness before God called him to deliver Israel?
Forty years. Acts 7:30.
What did the apostles do daily in the temple and in every house, despite being persecuted.
The apostles continued teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ. Acts 5:42.
Who were among those who became obedient to the faith, as stated in Acts 6:7?
Many priests
What vision did Stephen see before he was stoned?
He saw the heavens opened and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. Acts 7:55-56.
Who was present at Stephen’s stoning and consented to his death?
Saul. Acts 7:58.
What harsh rebuke did Stephen give the council for resisting the Holy Spirit?
"You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears!". Acts 7:51.