Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 6

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Acts Of The Apostles – Acts Chapter 6

  1. And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.
  2. Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not the reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.
  3. Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.
  4. But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.
  5. And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:
  6. Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.
  7. And the word of God increased, and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly, and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.
  8. And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.
  9. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.
  10. And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.
  11. Then they suborned men, which said, We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.
  12. And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council,
  13. And set up false witnesses, which said, This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law:
  14. For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us
  15. And all that sat in the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.

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Chapter 6 – Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1. At the beginning of Acts 6, there is a disagreement among the Greek and Hebrew Christians in the community. What is at the heart of this dispute? (Acts 6:1)

  1. The Greeks feel that their widows are not being properly cared for
  2. The Hebrews are upset because the Greeks are uncircumcised
  3. The Greeks are upset because the worship is all celebrated in the Hebrew language
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 1. The Greeks feel that their widows are not being properly cared for

“And in those days, when the number of the disciples was multiplied, there arose a murmuring of the Grecians against the Hebrews, because their widows were neglected in the daily ministration.” (6:1)

Questions 2. ’’Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, ‘It is not the reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables,’” What is their solution? (Acts 6:3)

  1. The twelve ask the other disciples to come up with a rotation so that everyone serves
  2. The twelve ask the other disciples to choose seven to become deacons
  3. The twelve ask the other disciples to deal with the issue themselves
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 2. The twelve ask the other disciples to choose seven to become deacons

The Acts of the Apostles Acts 6-3

 

Questions 3. While those seven deacons are to serve at the table, what is it that the twelve apostles are doing? (Acts 6:4)

  1. They dedicate themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word
  2. They dedicate themselves to preaching and teaching the word
  3. They dedicate themselves to teaching the new Christians to become evangelists
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 1. They dedicate themselves to prayer and the ministry of the word

“But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.” (6:4)

Apostles Focus On Prayer And Teaching Acts 6

Questions 4. “And the saying pleased the whole multitude: And they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch.” What do the twelve apostles do next? (Acts 6:6)

  1. They begin their missionary journeys
  2. They go to preach in the temple
  3. They go to heal people in the street
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer: 5. None of the above

“Whom they set before the apostles: And when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.” (6:6)

Questions 5. “Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia….” These Jews begin to argue with one of the new deacons. Who do they argue with? (Acts 6:9)

  1. Nicolas
  2. Timon
  3. Philip
  4. None of the above

Answer: 4. None of the above

“And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. Then there arose certain of the synagogue, which is called the synagogue of the Libertines, and Cyrenians, and Alexandrians, and of them of Cilicia and of Asia, disputing with Stephen.” (6:8-9)

Questions 6. How successful are the Jews in arguing with Stephen? (Acts 6:10)

  1. Stephen needs help from Peter to argue with the Jews
  2. They are unsuccessful against Stephen
  3. They are very successful and Stephen gives up, disheartened
  4. None of the above

Answer: 2. They are unsuccessful against Stephen

“And they were not able to resist the wisdom and the spirit by which he spake.” (6:10)

Role Of Stephen In The Early Church Acts 6

Questions 7. What do these Jews decide to do next? (Acts 6:11)

  1. They decide to throw him in prison
  2. They repent and become Christians
  3. They find some false witnesses against him
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3. They find some false witnesses against him

The Acts of the Apostles Acts 6-11

 

Questions 8. What do they do next with Stephen? (Acts 6:12- 13)

  1. They find more false witnesses to speak against him
  2. They stir up the people against him
  3. They bring him before the council for judgment
  4. All of the above
  5. None of the above

Answer. 4. All of the above

Acts 6 Unity In The Church

“Then they suborned men, which said, ‘We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses, and against God.’ And they stirred up the people, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, and set up false witnesses, which said, ‘This man ceaseth not to speak blasphemous words against this holy place, and the law….”‘ (6:11-1 3)

Questions 9. “For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall ________, and shall ________ the customs which Moses delivered us.” (Acts 6:14)

  1. Destroy this place, change
  2. Return in glory, overturn
  3. Abandon the nation, reject
  4. None of the above

Answer: 1. Destroy this place, change

“For we have heard him say, that this Jesus of Nazareth shall destroy this place, and shall change the customs which Moses delivered us.” (6:14)

Questions 10. “And all that sat in the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as it had been _______. (Acts 6:15)

  1. Completely calm
  2. Devoid of any concern or judgment
  3. The face of an angel
  4. None of the above

Answer: 3 “And all that sat in the council, looking steadfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an angel.” (6:15)

 

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