A Growing Church
What complaint arose among the believers in Acts 6?
A complaint about the distribution of food
How many men were chosen to help with the ministry?
Seven
What was Stephen full of?
Faith and the Holy Spirit
What did Stephen’s opponents secretly persuade men to do?
To lie about Stephen
I was overlooked, and my neglect revealed a growing problem. Who was I?
The Greek-speaking widows
Which widows were being overlooked in the daily distribution of food?
The Greek-speaking (Hellenistic) widows
What two qualities were the men required to have?
full of the Spirit, and wisdom
What was Stephen performing among the people?
Great wonders and signs
Who was seized and brought before the council?
Stephen
We were chosen not to preach first, but to serve faithfully. Who are we?
The Seven
Who brought this issue to the attention of the church?
The believers / disciples
Who is listed first among the seven chosen men?
Stephen
Why were Stephen’s opponents unable to stand against him?
Because of the wisdom and Spirit by which he spoke
What false accusation was made concerning Moses and God?
Speaking blasphemous words against Moses and God
I spoke with wisdom that arguments could not overcome. Who am I?
Stephen
Why did the apostles say they could not personally oversee the food distribution?
They needed to focus on prayer and teaching God’s Word
Which of the seven was a convert to Judaism from Antioch?
Nicolas
What synagogue members argued with Stephen?
The Synagogue of Freed Slaves (Freedmen)
What did the false witnesses claim Stephen said about the Temple?
That Jesus would destroy the Temple and change the customs of Moses
I was false, yet many believed me. I accused a righteous man. What am I?
False testimony / false accusations
What happened to the number of disciples after the problem was addressed?
The number of disciples increased rapidly
What did the apostles do after the seven men were selected?
They prayed and laid hands on them
Besides faith, what other spiritual quality is emphasized about Stephen multiple times in the chapter?
The Holy Spirit
What did the council members notice about Stephen’s face?
It was like the face of an angel
I looked earthly, yet reflected heaven. What was I?
Stephen’s face, like the face of an angel