◄ Acts 7:34 ►
I have indeed seen the oppression of My people in Egypt. I have heard their groaning and have come down to deliver them. Now come, I will send you back to Egypt.' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 7:34? 2. How does God's response in Acts 7:34 demonstrate His awareness of our struggles? 3. What does Acts 7:34 reveal about God's timing and intervention in our lives? 4. How can we apply God's promise to "deliver" in Acts 7:34 to our challenges? 5. In what ways does Exodus 3:7-10 connect with Acts 7:34's message? 6. How should Acts 7:34 inspire us to trust God's plan and deliverance? 7. How does Acts 7:34 demonstrate God's awareness of human suffering and His response to it? 8. What does Acts 7:34 reveal about God's relationship with the Israelites in Egypt? 9. How does Acts 7:34 align with the theme of divine intervention in the Bible? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 7? 11. Why did God kill Egypt's firstborn children? 12. How do we reconcile Stephen's claim in Acts 7:14 that 75 people entered Egypt with Genesis 46:27, which specifies only 70? 13. Does God respect persons? (Romans 2:11 vs. Exodus 2:25) 14. How many people were in Jacob's family in Egypt? (Genesis 46:27 vs. Acts 7:14) Discussion Questions 1. How does understanding God's awareness of the Israelites' suffering in Egypt encourage you in your current circumstances? 2. In what ways can you relate to Moses' initial reluctance to return to Egypt, and how can you overcome similar hesitations in your life? 3. How does the account of Israel's deliverance from Egypt strengthen your faith in God's promises? 4. What are some modern-day "Egypts" where you see oppression, and how might God be calling you to be part of His deliverance plan? 5. How can you apply the principle of divine timing in your life, especially when waiting for God's intervention in challenging situations? 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 7:34 NIV Acts 7:34 NLT Acts 7:34 ESV Acts 7:34 NASB Acts 7:34 KJV Acts 7:34 Commentaries Bible Hub