This Acts 7 Guided Discovery sheet reviews Stephen’s bold defense, his retelling of Israel’s history, the pattern of rejected deliverers, God’s presence beyond the temple, and Stephen’s faithful witness at his death. The worksheet includes a Scripture Spotlight, chapter summary, core truth, Did You Know? note, quick takeaways, fill-in-the-blanks, matching, multiple choice, sequencing, true or false, short answer, notes, reflection, and prayer prompt.

Answer Key

Fill in the Blanks / Word Bank

1. Abraham
2. Joseph
3. Moses
4. idols
5. temple
6. Stephen

Match It

• Abraham — C. Was called by God before Israel had the land.
• Joseph — D. Was rejected by his brothers but later helped save them.
• Moses — F. Was rejected before becoming Israel’s deliverer.
• Tabernacle — E. Was the movable worship tent used in the wilderness.
• Solomon — A. Built the temple in Jerusalem.
• Saul — B. Was present when Stephen was killed.

Multiple Choice

1. B. To show God’s faithfulness and Israel’s repeated resistance
2. A. Joseph and Moses
3. C. God is greater than buildings made by people
4. C. He trusted Jesus and prayed with mercy

Put in Order

Correct chronological order:

1. Stephen is asked to answer the charges.
2. Stephen begins with Abraham and God’s promise.
3. Stephen explains how Joseph and Moses were rejected before God used them.
4. Stephen warns Israel’s leaders about resisting God.
5. Stephen sees God’s glory and Jesus at God’s right hand.
6. Stephen is taken outside the city and stoned while Saul watches.

List with correct numbers in order on sheet:

• 4 — Stephen warns Israel’s leaders about resisting God.
• 2 — Stephen begins with Abraham and God’s promise.
• 6 — Stephen is taken outside the city and stoned while Saul watches.
• 3 — Stephen explains how Joseph and Moses were rejected before God used them.
• 1 — Stephen is asked to answer the charges.
• 5 — Stephen sees God’s glory and Jesus at God’s right hand.

True or False

1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
6. True

Short Answer

Stephen trusted Jesus as he died and prayed with mercy toward those killing him.

Stephen showed that Israel repeatedly resisted God, rejected His messengers, and failed to listen with obedient hearts.

Joseph and Moses were both rejected before God used them to preserve or deliver His people; this pattern points toward Israel’s rejection of Jesus.

God is greater than any man-made building and was present with His people before the temple existed.