◄ Acts 7:20 ►
At that time Moses was born, and he was beautiful in the sight of God. For three months he was nurtured in his father's house. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 7:20? 2. How does Acts 7:20 highlight God's providence in Moses' early life? 3. What can we learn from Moses being "no ordinary child" for our own lives? 4. How does Moses' birth connect to God's promises in Exodus 2:1-10? 5. How can we trust God's plan when facing difficult circumstances today? 6. What role does faith play in recognizing God's purpose for our lives? 7. How does Acts 7:20 reflect God's providence in Moses' early life? 8. Why is Moses described as "beautiful in the sight of God" in Acts 7:20? 9. What significance does Moses' birth hold in the context of Israel's history? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 7? 11. What similarities exist between Moses and Jesus? 12. In Ezekiel 20:5-8, how credible is the claim that the Israelites rebelled immediately after God's promise to deliver them from Egypt, given the differing details in Exodus? 13. Stephen states Moses was 'mighty in words' (Acts 7:22), but Exodus 4:10 depicts Moses as slow of speech. How do we reconcile these descriptions? 14. Why does Jacob's claim of seeing God 'face to face' (Gen. 32:30) not conflict with John 1:18, which says no one has ever seen God? Discussion Questions 1. How does the description of Moses as "beautiful in the sight of God" influence our understanding of human value and purpose? 2. In what ways can we demonstrate faith over fear in our current circumstances, as Moses' parents did? 3. How can we recognize and trust in God's providence in our daily lives, especially when facing challenges? 4. What role does family play in nurturing faith, and how can we apply this in our own family settings? 5. How do the events surrounding Moses' birth foreshadow his future role in God's plan, and what does this teach us about God's preparation in our own lives? 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 7:20 NIV Acts 7:20 NLT Acts 7:20 ESV Acts 7:20 NASB Acts 7:20 KJV Acts 7:20 Commentaries Bible Hub