◄ Acts 7:47 ►
But it was Solomon who built the house for Him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 7:47? 2. How does Solomon's temple-building reflect God's plan for worship in Acts 7:47? 3. What lessons can we learn from Solomon's obedience in building the temple? 4. How does Acts 7:47 connect to 1 Kings 6:1-38 about the temple? 5. In what ways can we prioritize God's presence in our lives today? 6. How does Solomon's temple-building inspire us to honor God with our resources? 7. Why did Solomon build the house for God instead of David, as mentioned in Acts 7:47? 8. How does Acts 7:47 reflect on the importance of physical temples in worship? 9. What theological significance does Solomon's temple hold in the context of Acts 7:47? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 7? 11. What is building a spiritual house? 12. How can the psalmist abide in God's 'tabernacle forever' (Ps 61:4) when Jewish worship practices and structures changed over time? 13. Does God dwell in temples? (1 Kings 8:13 vs. Acts 7:48) 14. Ezekiel 43:10-11 provides specific temple measurements. Why is there no documented historical or archaeological evidence of a temple built exactly to these specifications? Discussion Questions 1. How does Solomon's construction of the Temple reflect his relationship with God, and what can we learn from it about our own relationship with God? 2. In what ways does Stephen's speech in Acts 7 challenge the traditional views of worship and God's presence? 3. How can we apply the principle that God's presence is not limited to physical buildings in our daily lives and worship practices? 4. What lessons can we learn from Solomon's life about the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God? 5. How does the concept of the church as a spiritual temple influence our understanding of community and worship 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 7:47 NIV Acts 7:47 NLT Acts 7:47 ESV Acts 7:47 NASB Acts 7:47 KJV Acts 7:47 Commentaries Bible Hub