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who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 7:46? 2. How did David find favor with God, according to Acts 7:46? 3. What does "desired to provide a dwelling place" reveal about David's heart? 4. How can we seek to find favor with God like David did? 5. What Old Testament events connect with David's desire to build a temple? 6. How can we apply David's dedication to God's house in our lives? 7. What does Acts 7:46 reveal about God's relationship with David? 8. How does Acts 7:46 connect to the building of the temple? 9. Why is David's desire to find favor significant in Acts 7:46? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 7? 11. How does Genesis 46:8-27 reconcile the total of '70 persons' with other biblical passages that give different family counts? 12. How many people were in Jacob's family in Egypt? (Genesis 46:27 vs. Acts 7:14) 13. How do we reconcile Stephen's claim in Acts 7:14 that 75 people entered Egypt with Genesis 46:27, which specifies only 70? 14. Does God dwell in temples? (1 Kings 8:13 vs. Acts 7:48) Discussion Questions 1. How does David's desire to build a dwelling place for God reflect his relationship with God, and what can we learn from this about our own relationship with Him? 2. In what ways can we seek to find favor in the sight of God in our daily lives, and how does this align with the teachings of the New Testament? 3. How does the fulfillment of David's desire through Solomon illustrate the concept of God's timing and sovereignty in our lives? 4. What are some practical ways we can honor God with our resources and abilities, similar to David's intention to build the temple? 5. How does understanding God's covenant faithfulness to David and the patriarchs encourage us in our faith journey today? Acts 7 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Stephen's recounting of Israel's history emphasize God's faithfulness and sovereignty? 2. What can we learn from Stephen's courage when facing religious opposition? 3. How does Stephen's speech critique the religious leaders of his time? 4. How does Stephen's vision of Jesus impact your understanding of Jesus' role in the believer's life? 5. Why does Stephen choose to recount the history of Israel as his defense? 6. In what ways does Stephen's martyrdom exemplify his faithfulness to the Gospel? 7. What is the significance of Saul's presence at Stephen's stoning? 8. How does Stephen's prayer as he is being stoned reflect his Christlike character? 9. What parallels and contrasts can you draw between Stephen's death and Jesus' crucifixion? 10. How does Stephen's account of Israel's history tie in with the charges he was facing? 11. How does this chapter challenge your own faith and commitment to Christ? 12. How does Stephen's response to persecution inform your approach to conflict and opposition today? 13. How might Stephen's speech to the religious leaders inform our approach to speaking truth to power? 14. How does Stephen's Christlike plea for forgiveness at his death inspire you in your own relationships? 15. What lessons can you draw from the reactions of the members of the Sanhedrin? 16. How does Stephen model for modern believers the right response when falsely accused? 17. In what ways does Stephen's speech and subsequent death illuminate the cost of following Jesus? 18. How does Stephen's perspective on death offer comfort and hope for believers facing persecution today? 19. How can Stephen's boldness inspire your personal witness? 20. How can you apply the lessons of Stephen's life and death in your day-to-day living and interaction with others? Links Acts 7:46 NIV Acts 7:46 NLT Acts 7:46 ESV Acts 7:46 NASB Acts 7:46 KJV Acts 7:46 Commentaries Bible Hub