Scripture: Acts 6:8-8:1a
Reverend Doug Bunnell
First Presbyterian Church of Bellingham
Sunday, November 13, 2022
Questions to explore:
- The text says that “they could not withstand the wisdom and the Spirit with which he (Stephen) spoke.” What do you think those discussions were like?
- When they could not argue him down, they resorted to dirty tricks. What do you think was their motivation and rationalization for doing this?
- What strikes you about Stephen’s summary of the Hebrew Bible?
- What made the leaders so angry at Stephen?
- What strikes you about Stephen’s attitude during his death?
- What martyrs can you give thanks for?