Quiz on The Beginning of the Early Church

Who was Stephen?

• A member of the Sanhedrin

• A Roman soldier

• A deacon in the early church

• A high priest

What was Stephen accused of?

• Stealing from the temple

• Blasphemy against Moses and God

• Leading a rebellion

• Performing illegal miracles

Which group opposed Stephen?

• The Zealots

• The Pharisees

• The Synagogue of the Freedmen

• The Sadducees

What did Stephen see while he was speaking?

• A vision of angels

• The heavens opening

• A great flood

• A burning bush

Who was present at Stephen's martyrdom?

• John

• Peter

• Saul

• James

What did Saul do to the early Christians?

• Ignored them

• Persecuted them

• Helped them escape

• Converted to Christianity

Who was executed by King Herod?

• Saul

• James

• Peter

• Stephen

What was the reaction of the religious leaders to Stephen's defense?

• They praised him

• They became furious

• They ignored him

• They converted to Christianity

What did Stephen emphasize in his speech?

• The importance of the temple

• The power of the Roman Empire

• Israel's rejection of God's messengers

• The significance of sacrifices

What was Saul's attitude towards his actions?

• He was proud

• He was indifferent

• He felt guilty

• He thought he was fighting for a just cause