Stephen's Speech Analysis

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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:

First visit to Egypt = Jacob sent his sons for grain Second visit to Egypt = Joseph revealed his identity Moses’ birth = A very beautiful child born during oppression Forty years later = Angel appeared in the burning bush Signup and view all the answers

Match the pairs of actions and their consequences:

Moses tried to make peace = Misunderstood by the Israelites King's daughter adopted Moses = He was raised in royalty Joseph sent a message = Invited Jacob and family to Egypt Joseph’s brothers were cruel = Resulted in Moses’ flight Signup and view all the answers

Match the characters to their attributes or actions:

Moses = Cared for at home for three months Jacob = Went to Egypt with seventy-five people Joseph = Sold into slavery yet became a ruler King of Egypt = Did not know about Joseph Signup and view all the answers

Match the significant numbers to their references in the text:

Seventy-five = Number of Jacob's family in Egypt Forty = Moses' age when he intervened Three = Months Moses was cared for at home Twelve = Grand total mentioned of ancestors seeking food Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts to their corresponding characters:

Moses = Wisdom of the Egyptians Jacob = Father of Joseph Joseph = Forgiveness towards his brothers Abraham = Established a grave for his family Signup and view all the answers

Match the figures mentioned in Stephen's speech with their corresponding actions:

Abraham = Received a promise from God Joseph = Became governor in Egypt Isaac = Circumcised his son Jacob = Circumcised his twelve sons Signup and view all the answers

Match the events described in Stephen's speech with their outcomes:

Abraham's departure from his country = Received a land promise from God Joseph being sold as a slave = Was made governor by the king Circumcision ceremony = Sign of the covenant Famine in Egypt and Canaan = Caused much suffering Signup and view all the answers

Match the locations mentioned in Stephen's speech with their significance:

Haran = Where Abraham lived temporarily Egypt = Where Joseph became governor Mesopotamia = God appeared to Abraham Canaan = Promised land for Abraham's descendants Signup and view all the answers

Match the descendants of Abraham to their roles:

Isaac = Son of Abraham Jacob = Son of Isaac Joseph = Son of Jacob Twelve Sons = Ancestors of the race Signup and view all the answers

Match the figures to their actions regarding covenant or promise:

God = Promised land to Abraham Abraham = Circumcised Isaac Isaac = Circumcised Jacob Jacob = Circumcised his twelve sons Signup and view all the answers

Match the phrases related to God with their descriptions:

The God of glory = Appeared to Abraham Judgment = Passed on people serving as slaves Worship = Promised by descendants in that place Covenant = Established with Abraham through circumcision Signup and view all the answers

Match the figures mentioned to their experiences:

Abraham = Received a promise without land Joseph = Faced trials in Egypt Jacob = Had jealous sons God = Was present with Joseph Signup and view all the answers

Match the important events to their descriptions:

Joseph sold to Egypt = Initiated by jealousy Famine = Affected both Egypt and Canaan Circumcision = Sign of the covenant God's promise = Abraham's descendants in foreign land Signup and view all the answers

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.