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Who was the first Christian martyr?
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.
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.
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.
Stephen was taken before the same council that had crucified Jesus.
Stephen's message before the council was a review of New Testament history.
Stephen's message before the council was a review of New Testament history.
As Stephen spoke, his face shone like an angel's.
As Stephen spoke, his face shone like an angel's.
Stephen saw Jesus at the right hand of the Father.
Stephen saw Jesus at the right hand of the Father.
Stephen blamed those who stoned him.
Stephen blamed those who stoned him.
Whose death launched the first widespread persecution against the church?
Whose death launched the first widespread persecution against the church?
Saul was from the city of?
Saul was from the city of?
Saul thought he was doing the Lord a favor by?
Saul thought he was doing the Lord a favor by?
Persecution resulted in the Christians lingering in Jerusalem.
Persecution resulted in the Christians lingering in Jerusalem.
The persecution of the Jerusalem church started the missionary work of Christianity.
The persecution of the Jerusalem church started the missionary work of Christianity.
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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Explore the pivotal moments in early Christianity with the martyrdom of Stephen and the role of Saul of Tarsus. This quiz delves into Stephen's defense before the council, his vision of Jesus, and the impact of Saul's persecution on the spread of Christianity. Discover how these events shaped the faith and its early followers.
