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Match the following figures to their roles in the narrative:
Jacob = Sent his sons to Egypt for grain Joseph = Made himself known to his brothers Moses = Adopted by the king's daughter Abraham = Bought a grave in Shechem
Match the events to their corresponding outcomes:
Joseph's first visit = Brothers met him without recognition Moses' killing of the Egyptian = He was rejected by his own people The king's cruelty = Forced ancestors to abandon their babies Moses' flight to Midian = Started a new life with his sons
Match the names to their locations in the narrative:
Egypt = Where Jacob and his family settled Shechem = Place where their bodies were buried Midian = Moses fled to after killing the Egyptian Mount Sinai = Location of the burning bush
Match the time periods with their significant events:
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Match the pairs of actions and their consequences:
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Match the characters to their attributes or actions:
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Match the significant numbers to their references in the text:
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Match the following concepts to their corresponding characters:
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Match the figures mentioned in Stephen's speech with their corresponding actions:
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Match the events described in Stephen's speech with their outcomes:
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Match the locations mentioned in Stephen's speech with their significance:
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Match the descendants of Abraham to their roles:
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Match the figures to their actions regarding covenant or promise:
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Match the phrases related to God with their descriptions:
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Match the figures mentioned to their experiences:
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Study Notes
Stephen's Speech Overview
- High Priest interrogated Stephen about the veracity of his teachings.
- Stephen addressed the audience as "Brothers and fathers," establishing a respectful tone.
Abraham and God's Promise
- God of glory appeared to Abraham in Mesopotamia, instructing him to leave his family and homeland.
- Abraham moved to Haran and then to the Promised Land after his father's death.
- God did not grant Abraham land immediately but promised it to him and his descendants, despite Abraham having no children at the time.
Prophecy of Enslavement
- God foretold that Abraham's descendants would dwell in a foreign land as slaves for 400 years.
- Promise included divine judgment on the oppressing nation and eventual worship of God in the Promised Land.
- Circumcision was established as a sign of God's covenant with Abraham, passed down through his lineage.
Joseph's Betrayal and Rise
- Jacob's sons sold Joseph into slavery out of jealousy; however, God was with Joseph.
- Joseph rose to prominence in Egypt as governor after interpreting Pharaoh's dreams during a famine.
- Jacob sent his sons to Egypt for grain, leading to the reunion with Joseph and the migration of Jacob’s family (75 people) to Egypt.
The Passage of Time and Moses' Birth
- As time passed, the Israelites multiplied in Egypt but faced oppression under a new king unfamiliar with Joseph's legacy.
- This king ordered infanticide among the Israelites, leading to the birth of Moses.
- Moses was raised by Pharaoh’s daughter and educated in Egyptian wisdom.
Moses’ Attempt to Help His People
- At 40, Moses sought to aid his suffering fellow Israelites, intervening in an altercation by killing an Egyptian.
- Misunderstood by his own people, Moses fled Egypt to Midian after being confronted about his actions.
Divine Encounter and Calling of Moses
- After 40 years in Midian, Moses encountered God through an angel in a burning bush near Mount Sinai.
- This event marked the beginning of Moses’ mission to lead the Israelites out of slavery.
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Explore the key elements and themes of Stephen's speech in the book of Acts. This quiz covers significant biblical references and the historical context surrounding Stephen's testimony. Test your understanding of the text and its implications.