Stephen Bible Quiz
How well do you know Stephen? Take this 10-question Bible quiz about Stephen's life, with explanations and Scripture references.
What was Stephen's role in the early Christian church?
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1. What was Stephen's role in the early Christian church?
- A) Prophet
- B) Deacon (correct answer)
- C) Apostle
- D) Evangelist
Answer: Deacon. Stephen was one of the seven deacons chosen to serve the church. The Acts of the Apostles 6
2. What was Stephen known for in his ministry?
- A) Traveling
- B) Wealth
- C) Wisdom (correct answer)
- D) Martyrdom
Answer: Wisdom. Stephen was known for his wisdom and eloquence in preaching. The Acts of the Apostles 6
3. What was the outcome of Stephen's trial?
- A) He was exiled
- B) He was stoned to death (correct answer)
- C) He was imprisoned
- D) He was acquitted
Answer: He was stoned to death. Stephen was stoned to death after his defense before the Sanhedrin. The Acts of the Apostles 7
4. What significant event followed Stephen's death?
- A) The end of the apostles
- B) The rise of Paul
- C) The fall of Jerusalem
- D) The spread of Christianity (correct answer)
Answer: The spread of Christianity. Stephen's death catalyzed the spread of Christianity among the early believers. The Acts of the Apostles 8
5. What did Stephen see before he died?
- A) The Holy Spirit
- B) A chariot of fire
- C) A vision of angels
- D) Heaven opened (correct answer)
Answer: Heaven opened. Stephen saw heaven opened and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. The Acts of the Apostles 7
6. Who witnessed Stephen's stoning?
- A) Paul
- B) Peter
- C) Saul (correct answer)
- D) John
Answer: Saul. Saul, who later became Paul, witnessed Stephen's stoning and approved of it. The Acts of the Apostles 7
7. What was Stephen's ethnicity?
- A) Roman
- B) Hellenistic Jew (correct answer)
- C) Greek
- D) Hebrew
Answer: Hellenistic Jew. Stephen was a Hellenistic Jew, adopting Greek culture and language. The Acts of the Apostles 6
8. How many deacons were chosen alongside Stephen?
- A) Eight
- B) Five
- C) Seven (correct answer)
- D) Six
Answer: Seven. Stephen was one of the seven deacons chosen to serve the church. The Acts of the Apostles 6
9. What did Stephen accuse the Jewish leaders of in his speech?
- A) Idolatry
- B) False worship
- C) Murder of Jesus (correct answer)
- D) Breaking the law
Answer: Murder of Jesus. Stephen accused the Jewish leaders of murdering Jesus in his defense. The Acts of the Apostles 7
10. What does the name Stephen mean?
- A) Crown (correct answer)
- B) Servant
- C) Leader
- D) Fisher
Answer: Crown. The name Stephen means 'crown' or 'garland' in Greek. The Acts of the Apostles 6