◄ Acts 7:57 ►
At this they covered their ears, cried out in a loud voice, and rushed together at him. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 7:57? 2. Why did the crowd "cry out with a loud voice" in Acts 7:57? 3. How can we avoid "covering our ears" to God's truth today? 4. What Old Testament events parallel the rejection seen in Acts 7:57? 5. How should we respond when faced with opposition for sharing the Gospel? 6. What does Acts 7:57 teach about the cost of standing for faith? 7. Why did the crowd cover their ears in Acts 7:57? 8. What does Acts 7:57 reveal about human resistance to divine truth? 9. How does Acts 7:57 illustrate the rejection of prophetic messages? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 7? 11. What is the Feast of Stephen? 12. Can God hear my prayers? 13. Who was Saul of Tarsus in biblical history? 14. Why does Jesus say the road to life is narrow (Matthew 7:13-14) if God wants many to be saved? Discussion Questions 1. What does Stephen's example teach us about responding to false accusations and hostility for our faith? 2. How can we ensure that we are not spiritually deaf to God's message in our lives? 3. In what ways can we demonstrate courage in our witness for Christ in our daily lives? 4. How does the reaction of the Sanhedrin to Stephen's message reflect the warnings given in 2 Timothy 4:3-4? 5. What are some practical steps we can take to prepare ourselves for the potential cost of discipleship in our own context? 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 7:57 NIV Acts 7:57 NLT Acts 7:57 ESV Acts 7:57 NASB Acts 7:57 KJV Acts 7:57 Commentaries Bible Hub