WorksheetsStephen's Arrest and Death
Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 6mins
List 3 facts about Stephen.
He was one of the seven helpers
He was filled with the Holy Spirit
He died trying to save a little boy from burning
He was one of Saul's accomplises
He performed miracles
Why was the Sn=ynagouge of Freedom jealous of Stephen and what did they do about it?
They were jealous of his wisdom and miracles, so they got false witnesses who falsely accused Stephen so that they could arrest him.
What was is the Sanhedrin council?
The Sanhedrin council judges Jewish matters.
What was Stephen accused of?
speaking against the law of Moses by saying Jews no longer had to obey them
speaking against the temple by saying that the Jews would tear it down and change it's customs
How did Stephen defend himself? (from the Sanhedrin Council)
Stephen defended himself by telling them that their ancestors had rejected the messagers of God therefore they had rejected God
Stephen defended himself by telling them that they weren't following the Law
Stephen defended himself by telling them that God doesn't live in temples built by man's hand
Stephen defended himself by recounting the history of Israel.
Stephen defended himself by telling them that they were responsible for the death of Jesus
What did Stephen say after the council sucked their teeth at him?
He told them that he had a vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God
Who put Stephen to death?
The people
The Sanhedrin Council
Caiaphas
What did Stephen do before he died and how was he killed?
Stephen prayed for forgiveness for the people who killed him and he prayed to God saying "Father God recieve my spirit". He was stoned to death.
Stephen became the first Christian (a) . (someone who dies for what they believe in)
