◄ Acts 7:50 ►
Has not My hand made all these things?' Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Acts 7:50? 2. How does Acts 7:50 emphasize God's sovereignty in creation and our daily lives? 3. What does "My hand has made all these things" reveal about God's power? 4. How can we acknowledge God's creation in our worship and daily activities? 5. Connect Acts 7:50 with Genesis 1:1 on God's role as Creator. 6. How should recognizing God's creation influence our stewardship of the earth? 7. How does Acts 7:50 reflect God's sovereignty in creation? 8. What does Acts 7:50 imply about God's relationship with humanity? 9. How does Acts 7:50 challenge the concept of human ownership? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Acts 7? 11. If God is omniscient, how can humans have free will without Him predestining their choices? 12. Ecclesiastes 7:13 questions who can straighten what God has made crooked--does this challenge free will or the efficacy of human efforts through science and medicine? 13. Does God dwell in temples? (1 Kings 8:13 vs. Acts 7:48) 14. In Job 9:24, the statement that the earth is handed over to the wicked seems to contradict God's sovereignty--why would an omnipotent God permit evil to reign? Discussion Questions 1. How does Stephen's reference to God's creation in Acts 7:50 challenge the Sanhedrin's understanding of God's presence? 2. In what ways can we ensure that our worship of God is not confined to physical spaces or rituals? 3. How does the concept of God's omnipresence influence your daily walk with Him? 4. What are some practical ways to embody the church as a community of believers rather than just a building? 5. How can we balance the importance of church traditions with the need for a personal and dynamic relationship with God? 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 7:50 NIV Acts 7:50 NLT Acts 7:50 ESV Acts 7:50 NASB Acts 7:50 KJV Acts 7:50 Commentaries Bible Hub