The Stephen test

I finished a study of Stephen with my family. Sometimes it's like pulling a camel through the eye of a needle, but I did it! Read about Stephen in the New Testament in the Book of Acts also known as the Acts of the Apostles. If you want to take the test too, read Acts chapter 6,7,8 about the death of Stephen, and Acts 11 and 22 about the martyrdom and persecution of Stephen. You might have to do a little research on your own such as looking up how many members the Sanhedrin had. A good single page about Stephen is here. It's an open book test. If you want the answer key email me. It's in my head. :) (See profile page for email addy.)

The Death of Stephen

1. For numeral one, circle all that are correct. Stephen was a(n)

a. disciple
b. apostle
c. Pharisee
d. Egyptian

2. He was the first ever Christian _________ to die for defending the Truth of Christ.

a. apostle
b. martyr
c. fisherman
d. deacon

3. Stephen believed that Jesus of Nazareth was The Christ, Son of God

a. True
b. False
c. He wondered about it

In a brief sentence, state how Stephen died.

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4. The story of Stephen is found in the Book of

a. Moses 17, 22, 41
b. Genesis 1
c. Acts 6, 7, 8
d. Matthew 101 and 142

5. His martyrdom and persecution are recorded in

a. Acts 1 and 2
b. Genesis 7
c. Acts 11 and 22
d. Revelation

6. What gave believers the ability to boldly preach about Jesus?

a. Some real good wine at the wedding in Cana
b. The Holy Spirit at Pentecost
c. The Sermon on the Mount
d. Mary, Jesus’ mother

7. The Jewish Sanhedrin was

a. The Supreme Court of ancient Israel
b. An excellent musical group
c. A man in robes
d. The main political party at the time

8. How many men made up the Sanhedrin?

a. 5
b. 7
c. 71
d. 77

9. One school of thought or sect or group within the Jewish religion in the first century were the

a. Greeble de grubs
b. Pharisees
c. Sanhedrin
d. Josephus

10. Where was the first large Jewish and non-Jewish church where believers were first called Christians located?

a. Canaan
b. Los Angeles
c. Mesopotamia
d. Antioch

11. What man’s writings in the New Testament are the major source of Christian doctrine because he wrote so prolifically?

a. Peter
b. Jesus
c. Paul
d. Adam

Briefly, how can you apply the story of Stephen to your own life. There is no wrong answer to this question.

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