Bible Study Snacks, Acts 7:1-36

Hi, everyone!

Happy Friday, and welcome to another presentation of Bible Study Snacks. I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend! As always, I'd like to thank you for joining me again as we walk through the richness of God's spoken word and wisdom together. I pray that today finds you in good health and strong in faith!

This week, we continue our study of the Book of Acts, with Chapter Seven, Verses 1-36.

I have designed these studies to be brief, yet packed full of good information for everyone regardless of your level of biblical knowledge. I might add that these quick studies make perfect small group discussion starters, as well!

As always, I whole-heartedly believe in the importance that any Bible study should begin with prayer. If you have your Bible ready, let's pray together...

Heavenly father, please guide us as we study your Word today; I pray that our hearts and our minds will be open so that we will not only receive your Gospel, but learn from it as well; you are the Light of the world, Lord, and your Spirit will illuminate our path as we journey through your teachings. In the name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior. Amen

If you are taking notes for yourself, or using this for a bible study with others, here are the objectives for this week's lesson...

OBJECTIVES: This week, the reader will...

1. Review Stephen's defense to the charge of blasphemy against the
temple and the Law.

For your convenience, here is a summary of Acts, Chapter 7:1-36...

The previous chapter ended with Stephen before the Sanhedrin council facing accusations that he spoke blasphemy against the temple and the Law (cf. 6:13-14). Chapter seven contains Stephen's defense to these charges, and the account of his martyrdom.

Stephen responded by reviewing the call of Abraham and God's promise to him and the nation of Israel. He then described how God used Moses to deliver Israel from Egyptian bondage.

REVIEW QUESTIONS:

1) When did God first appear to Abraham? (Acts 7:2)
2) What did God tell Abraham to do? (Acts 7:3)
3) Where did Abraham finally settle? (Acts 7:4)
4) Who did God promise to give the land to? When? (Acts 7:5-7)
5) What covenant did God give Abraham? (Acts 7:8)
6) What was the lineage of Abraham leading to the formation of the nation of Israel? (Acts 7:8)
7) What bad and good thing happened to Joseph? (Acts 7:9-10)
8) What resulted in the rest of Jacob's family moving to Egypt? How many? (Acts 7:11-15)
9) Where was Jacob and his sons eventually buried? (Acts 7:16)
10) Who eventually led Israel out of Egyptian bondage? (Acts 7:17-36)

After completing this weeks' study, go back and read through it again. Take your time and read each topic and scripture reference as many times as you feel necessary. Keep in mind that by doing this, you just might see something new that you overlooked the first time around.

As we journey through the Bible together, I will continue to pray that God’s message will come through to you loud and crystal clear. Until next time, I wish everyone a blessed week!

God bless you!

Sheri