Martyrdom of Stephen and Saul of Tarsus

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Who was the first Christian martyr?

  • Peter
  • Stephen (correct)
  • Paul
  • John

Some of the foreign-born Jews thought they were superior to the Jews in the city of Jerusalem.

True (A)

In his preaching, Stephen emphasized the constant obedience of the Jewish people throughout history.

False (B)

Stephen was taken before the same council that had crucified Jesus.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stephen's message before the council was a review of New Testament history.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

As Stephen spoke, his face shone like an angel's.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Stephen saw Jesus at the right hand of the Father.

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Stephen blamed those who stoned him.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Whose death launched the first widespread persecution against the church?

<p>Stephen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Saul was from the city of?

<p>Tarsus</p> Signup and view all the answers

Saul thought he was doing the Lord a favor by?

<p>persecuting the church</p> Signup and view all the answers

Persecution resulted in the Christians lingering in Jerusalem.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The persecution of the Jerusalem church started the missionary work of Christianity.

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Study Notes

Martyrdom of Stephen

  • Stephen is recognized as the first Christian martyr.
  • He faced the same council responsible for the crucifixion of Jesus.
  • His message before the council was not a New Testament review but focused on Jewish history and disobedience.
  • As he spoke, his face appeared radiant, reflecting an angelic presence.
  • Stephen had a vision of Jesus positioned at the right hand of the Father.
  • During his execution, Stephen did not blame his assailants, showcasing a spirit of forgiveness.

Saul of Tarsus

  • Saul, from Tarsus, was significant in the persecution of early Christians.
  • He mistakenly believed that by persecuting the church, he was fulfilling God's will.
  • The persecution initiated by Saul led to widespread missionary efforts, spreading Christianity beyond Jerusalem.
  • Contrary to some notions, persecution drove Christians to spread their faith rather than remain stagnant in Jerusalem.

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