◄ Acts 7:40 ►
They said to Aaron, 'Make us gods who will go before us! As for this Moses who led us out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him.' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 7:40? 2. How does Acts 7:40 reveal Israel's struggle with faith and idolatry? 3. What lessons can we learn from Israel's impatience in Acts 7:40? 4. How does Exodus 32:1 relate to the events in Acts 7:40? 5. How can we avoid creating "gods" when feeling abandoned by God? 6. What modern idols might distract us from trusting God's timing and plan? 7. Why did the Israelites demand Aaron make gods in Acts 7:40? 8. How does Acts 7:40 reflect human tendency towards idolatry? 9. What does Acts 7:40 reveal about Israel's faith during Moses' absence? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 7? 11. What was Moses' age at death? 12. How does the portrayal of Aaron's role in Exodus 32 align with other biblical depictions of him, and does it reveal inconsistencies across different texts? 13. Why does Stephen cite a 400-year period in Acts 7:6 when Exodus 12:40 indicates 430 years of Israelite bondage? 14. Acts 13:19-20: Why does Paul's recounting of Israel's history (a 450-year period) seem to conflict with Old Testament timelines? Discussion Questions 1. What does the Israelites' demand for a god reveal about their understanding of God and His promises? 2. How can we identify and resist modern forms of idolatry in our own lives? 3. In what ways can impatience affect our relationship with God and others? 4. How does Aaron's response to the Israelites' demand challenge us to consider our own leadership and accountability? 5. Reflect on a time when you had to trust in God's timing. How did that experience strengthen your faith? 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 7:40 NIV Acts 7:40 NLT Acts 7:40 ESV Acts 7:40 NASB Acts 7:40 KJV Acts 7:40 Commentaries Bible Hub