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Who is accused of speaking blasphemous words against a holy place and the law?
Who is accused of speaking blasphemous words against a holy place and the law?
To whom did God appear, instructing him to leave his country and promising him the land as a possession for his descendants?
To whom did God appear, instructing him to leave his country and promising him the land as a possession for his descendants?
How long were the descendants of Abraham prophesied to be in bondage in a strange land?
How long were the descendants of Abraham prophesied to be in bondage in a strange land?
Who is described as a prophet like unto the Lord, who was rejected by the Israelites?
Who is described as a prophet like unto the Lord, who was rejected by the Israelites?
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What vision concludes the text, showing the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God?
What vision concludes the text, showing the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God?
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Study Notes
- Accusations are made against a man for speaking blasphemous words against a holy place and the law, claiming that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy the place and change customs.
- A reference is made to God appearing to Abraham, instructing him to leave his country and promising him the land where they currently dwell as a possession for his descendants.
- The narrative includes the prophecy of the seed of Abraham sojourning in a strange land and being in bondage for 400 years, linking to the birth and upbringing of Moses who later led the children of Israel out of Egypt.
- Moses is described as a prophet like unto the Lord, who was rejected by the Israelites despite receiving divine guidance and leading them out of Egypt.
- The text concludes with a vision of seeing the heavens opened and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God, followed by a plea for the Lord to receive the speaker's spirit and not to charge their killers.
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Description
This quiz covers the speech given by Stephen in defense of accusations made against him, where he recounts key events from the history of Israel, including the prophecy of Abraham, the bondage in Egypt, the leadership of Moses, and a vision of the Son of Man.
