Acts 7:54-8:1
What do you do when you feel angry enough to resort to sticks and stones?
- God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
- We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
- Why did they cover their ears?
- Why are mobs so dangerous? What tends to happen even to “innocent bystanders” around mob scenes?
- What was Stephen’s reaction to his fate? Why do you think Stephen was able to face death courageously? Considering this oppressive situation, what type of person is Stephen? How does Stephen’s example encourage you?
- Why are Stephen's listeners so enraged (see Daniel 7:13-14)?
- Stephen's death was illegal (see John 18:31). What does that reveal about the desperation of the Sanhedrin?
- This begins phase two ("Judea and Samaria") of God's plan (see Acts 1:8). How would you sum up the "Jerusalem phase" (ch. 2-7)?
- I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
- When Jesus was brought to trial, he was basically quiet before the Sanhedrin; yet Stephen spoke very boldly. How do you decide when to speak and when to be quiet before opposition?
- What has been your experience with people who seem overly concerned with religious arguments?
- What is one very traumatic event that happened to you in your formative years? Can you see now how God has used it for good?
- Peter's speech led to mass conversion (ch. 2), while Stephen's led to his death. What does that teach about success in one's service to God?
- You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others by social media links at the bottom of this.
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