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All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 6:15? 2. How can we reflect God's glory like Stephen's "face of an angel"? 3. What does Stephen's demeanor in Acts 6:15 teach about facing opposition? 4. How does Stephen's example connect to Jesus' teachings on persecution? 5. In what ways can we remain calm under false accusations, as Stephen did? 6. How can Acts 6:15 inspire us to deepen our faith and witness boldly? 7. What does Acts 6:15 reveal about Stephen's character and faith? 8. How does Acts 6:15 demonstrate the presence of the Holy Spirit? 9. Why is Stephen's face described as "like the face of an angel" in Acts 6:15? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 6? 11. Did Stephen have the face of an angel? 12. What key events shaped Stephen's life journey? 13. Did Stephen have the face of an angel? 14. Why was Stephen stoned according to the Bible? Discussion Questions 1. How does Stephen's appearance before the Sanhedrin challenge us to respond to opposition in our own lives? 2. In what ways can we reflect God's glory in our daily interactions, similar to how Stephen's face shone like an angel? 3. How does the presence of God in times of trial, as seen in Stephen's experience, provide comfort and assurance to believers today? 4. What parallels can we draw between Stephen's experience and the transformation described in 2 Corinthians 3:18? 5. How can we cultivate a heavenly perspective in our lives, focusing on God's eternal purposes amidst earthly challenges? Acts 6 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the apostles' approach to resolving the complaint among the Hellenistic and Hebraic Jews teach about conflict resolution within the Church? 2. How does the appointment of the seven deacons emphasize the importance of servant leadership in the Church? 3. In what ways does Stephen's wisdom and the miraculous signs he performs demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit? 4. How does Stephen's response to false accusations inspire your personal faith journey? 5. Why do you think the apostles believed it was important for them to focus on prayer and the ministry of the word rather than distributing food? 6. How does Stephen's wisdom exceed human wisdom, and what implications does this have for your understanding of spiritual wisdom? 7. How can the principles of conflict resolution demonstrated in this chapter be applied to contemporary Church situations? 8. How does Stephen's courage in the face of opposition encourage believers facing similar situations today? 9. How should the appointment of the seven deacons influence the Church's approach to meeting the needs of its community? 10. What qualities made Stephen an effective servant leader in the early Church? 11. In what ways do the false accusations against Stephen underscore the risks of standing for one's faith? 12. How can the Church today ensure fair treatment and justice for all its members, as demonstrated in the apostles' response to the Hellenistic Jews' complaint? 13. How does Stephen's example inspire you to serve within your own church community? 14. What can we learn from the rapid growth of the Church following the appointment of the deacons? 15. How does the opposition to Stephen's ministry demonstrate the challenges faced by those boldly proclaiming the Gospel? 16. How does the early Church’s resolution of the widows’ neglect apply to resolving inequalities in the Church today? 17. In your life, how can you demonstrate the grace and power seen in Stephen? 18. How would you respond to false accusations about your faith, as Stephen did? 19. How does the principle of appointing deacons for practical service in the Church apply to the distribution of tasks and responsibilities in your community? 20. In what ways does the example of Stephen challenge you to display wisdom and spiritual boldness in your Christian journey? Links Acts 6:15 NIV Acts 6:15 NLT Acts 6:15 ESV Acts 6:15 NASB Acts 6:15 KJV Acts 6:15 Commentaries Bible Hub