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However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says: Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 7:48? 2. How does Acts 7:48 challenge our understanding of God's dwelling place? 3. What does "the Most High does not dwell in houses" imply for worship? 4. How can Acts 7:48 influence our church building priorities and decisions? 5. Which Old Testament scriptures support the idea presented in Acts 7:48? 6. How should Acts 7:48 shape our personal relationship with God daily? 7. How does Acts 7:48 challenge the necessity of physical church buildings for worship? 8. What does Acts 7:48 imply about God's presence beyond human-made structures? 9. How does Acts 7:48 align with the concept of God being omnipresent? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 7? 11. What defines a cowboy church? 12. Isaiah 12:6: Does calling on the name of the Lord in Zion conflict with other biblical passages that suggest God’s presence is not confined to a single geographic location? 13. Why would an omnipotent God require precious materials for a temple, as implied in 1 Chronicles 29? 14. In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined? Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God's transcendence change the way you approach worship and prayer? 2. In what ways can you ensure that your worship is in "spirit and truth" as Jesus described in John 4:21-24? 3. How can the church today balance the importance of physical gathering places with the understanding that God is not confined to these spaces? 4. Reflect on a time when tradition may have hindered your relationship with God. How can you overcome this? 5. How does recognizing yourself as a temple of the Holy Spirit influence your daily life and decisions? 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 7:48 NIV Acts 7:48 NLT Acts 7:48 ESV Acts 7:48 NASB Acts 7:48 KJV Acts 7:48 Commentaries Bible Hub