Acts, chapter 7 king james version christian answers webbible. The author of acts had written a former account of jesus life. In verse 8, luke tells us what the whole book is about. Luke was a companion of paul on his missionary journeys, and in many parts of the book of acts it says we did this or that acts 16. Acts 7 background information with maps and images picture.
At the beginning of chapter 7 he starts to make his defense. May 23, 2020 the sanhedrin had not only missed the coming of christ, but after his resurrection they continued to cover up and deny the historical reality of his appearing. Paul met some disciples that is what luke calls them who had been followers of john the baptist. Study guide for acts 6 by david guzik blue letter bible. In the first 7 chapters, he describes how the good news spread in jerusalem. Gods glory is the sum of his attributes see notes on exodus 33. Chapter 10 tells the story of the vision that opened peters mind to the inclusion of gentiles in the churchand of gentiles receiving the holy spirit and being baptized. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy english. Basic outline of stephens historical overview of gods dealing with israel in chapter 7. Luke wrote the book of acts and the gospel of luke and he dedicated his work to a man named theophilus as mentioned in the summary of the book of luke. Acts 7 albert barnes notes on the whole bible bible. It breaks the theological ground for pauls and the churchs understanding of the gospels relationship to the old testament. Chapter 10 tells the story of the vision that opened peters mind to the inclusion of gentiles in the churchand of gentiles receiving the. This makes chapter 7 a crucial passage for understanding the pharisees, in.
Read acts chapter 7, quickly noting the major divisions of stephens speech. Acts 7 nrsv stephens speech to the council bible gateway. The word deacon simply means servant, and these men were certainly servants. At this time, the church was quite young, but growing. One of the greatest contributions that acts makes to a theology of work emerges from the apostles response to the intracommunity injustice of acts 6. This versebyverse bible study and commentary of the acts of the apostles the book of acts or simply acts is indepth but uses plain language that everyone can understand, as well as a format that will engage you. If the book was just before or after pauls release, then it was. Paul apple gives us the background to this long chapter. Book of acts explained discover books of the bible. The answer is the longest sermon in acts and contains the old. The heading in my study bible calls this scene the arrest of s.
Acts 7 niv stephens speech to the sanhedrin bible gateway. Chapter seven contains stephens defense to these charges, and the account of his martyrdom. Acts chapter 7 verse by verse bible commentary matthew. The god of glory appeared to our ancestor abraham when he was in mesopotamia, before he lived in haran, 3 and said to him, leave your country and your relatives and go to the land that i.
This is a study guide commentary, which means that you are. The work of administering justicein this case, by overseeing food distributionis just as important as the work of preaching the word. Then god turned and gave them up to worship the host of heaven, as it is written in the book of the prophets. The workers best suited to heal the ethnic divide in the acts 6 community are qualified because they are known to be full of the spirit and wisdom. David guzik commentary on acts 7 describes the martyr death of stephen who has a glorious vision of jesus before he is executed by stoning. Luke is the most likely candidate for a few reasons. Luke mentions stephen later in acts, and his book shows how stephen provides a turning point for the spread of the gospel 11. A timid peter is transformed into a bold evangelist whose first preach sees about three thousand souls added to the church acts 2. Stephens speech to the council then the high priest asked him, are these things so.
Acts 7, albert barnes notes on the whole bible, one of over 110 bible. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in charran. A survey of israels history during the time of the patriarchs. First of all luke mentions the fact that acts is the sequel to the gospel of luke written around 5560 ad, and therefore must have been written later. This division of labor is accompanied by a reiteration of the apostles commitment to their calling. An alternative outline of acts makes just two divisions in it, the first twelve chapters, and the rest of acts beginning here, with the first section containing material related to the apostle peter, and the last division having material especially related to the apostle paul. This is perhaps the second most important theme in acts. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in haran, the god of glo ry. Stephens sermon answers the charges made against him, showing that.
Nowhere in this chapter of acts are these men called deacons, but most consider they were the first to fulfill the office of deacon as described in 1 timothy 3. Acts chapter 7 explained discover books of the bible. Peter was the most prominent apostle in the first part of the book of acts, but sauls conversion in chapter 9 signaled the beginning of a new era. Acts 7 new revised standard version nrsv stephens speech to the council. Stephen gives an overview of israels history from the. His activities in the next chapter link the jerusalem church to the christian movement beyond judea. The key event for this section indeed for the entire book of acts is the coming of the holy spirit at pentecost and the birth of the christian church. Secondly luke at the end of acts luke mentions pauls twoyear imprisonment in rome. He is put on trial before the jewish elders because he had been preaching the gospel.
Acts 7 background information with maps and images. As the book of acts closes, the author places himself beside paul at the roman imprisonment. Pauls defense before the mob at jerusalem, chapter 22. Leave your country and your people, god said, and go to the land i will show you. The conflict between the hebrews and the hellenists is a division over. The high priest mentioned here was probably still caiaphas, the same one who presided over the trial of jesus matthew 26. The fascinating story of the acts of the apostles and the birth of the church.
In chapter 6, verses 1 7, luke tells us that the hellenists started complaining about their widows being neglected in the daily charitable distributions. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living. The sanhedrin had not only missed the coming of christ, but after his resurrection they continued to cover up and deny the historical reality of his appearing. Acts 7 commentary commentary critical and explanatory on. On the 40th day after the resurrection the disciples wait in jerusalem 10 more days the holy spirit comes on the day on the 50th day after. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3. The high priest asks him if the accusations are true. Part 1 peter and the church in jerusalem chap 1 7 this is the first major division in acts. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The god of glory appeared to our ancestor abraham when he was in mesopotamia, before he lived in haran, and said to him, leave your country and your relatives and go to the land that i will show you. Acts free bible commentary on the book of acts in easy. Paul in his epistle states that luke, not titus, was with him at that time philemon 24. The god of glory appeared to our father abraham while he was still in mesopotamia, before he lived in harran.
They bring in false witnesses to accuse him of blasphemy. The book will therefore have been written only after the end of this time. You also took up the tabernacle of moloch, and the star of your god remphan, images which you made to worship. Observe the sections on abraham, joseph, moses, and the tabernacletemple. The first disciples experienced considerable opposition at the hands of jewish leaders. The first clause of the next chapter should come in here, and saul was consenting unto his death. The god of glory appeared unto our father abraham, when he was in mesopotamia, before he dwelt in charran, 3 and said unto him, get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and come into the land which i shall shew thee. Stephens speech in acts 7 is the longest recorded in acts. Lessons from acts 7 blog danville church of christ. The division caused by jesus words will even extend to the religious leaders themselves. Acts 7 commentary bible study chapter summary questions. Stephens speech to the sanhedrin then the high priest asked stephen, are these charges true. Second, the author gives some evidence of being a physician by the attention he gives to medical detail luke 8. The birth of the church happens in acts 2 with the outpouring of the holy spirit.
He is a pivotal character whose death ends lukes story of the jerusalem church. A few years after pentecost, the apostles are continuing to grow the church in jerusalem, but they have not yet left jerusalem to proclaim the gospel anywhere else. The account of stephen appearing before the angry sanhedrin in acts chapter 7 marks a pivotal watershed in gods dispensational dealings with his people. You can find the best commentary on acts for you using the tools on the right side. Luke mentions stephen later in acts, and his book shows how stephen provides. It records the address of stephen before the sanhedrin and. In the last part, he describes how the gospel spread through the gentile. The first several chapters of acts report the growing community of believers in. Who attended the angel that spake to moses on mount sinai, acts 7. Acts is a fastmoving historical account of the first three decades of the church. A chapter by chapter bible study of the book of acts 7 jesus shows himself to his followers for 40 days after the after he is resurrected resurrection jesus goes up to heaven. The key event for this section indeed for the entire book of acts is. Commentary on the book of acts bible study lessons.
It isnt clear under what circumstances paul encountered these people. The book of deuteronomy is the fifth book of the jewish torah, where it is called devarim hebrew. Jun 27, 2016 lessons from acts 7 monday, june 27, 2016 in acts chapter 6 we meet stephen, a servant of the lord. Paul goes to jerusalem and is arrested, chapter 21. Acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter 11 acts chapter 12. The author of acts is believed to be luke, physician, and author of the gospel of luke. A free bible version and commentary on the book of acts in easyenglish.
Stephen was going on, it seems, to show that the temple and the temple service must come to an end, and it would be the glory of both to give way to the worship of the father in spirit and in truth. Acts 7 is the seventh chapter of the acts of the apostles in the new testament of the christian bible. It might appropriately be called some of the acts of some of the apostles since it does not try to describe all of the acts of all the apostles. Did you offer me slaughtered animals and sacrifices during forty years in the wilderness, o house of israel. Jul 17, 2017 commentary on acts 6 7 stephen martyred july 17, 2017 bill pratt 0 comments. Book of acts acts chapter 1 acts chapter 2 acts chapter 3 acts chapter 4 acts chapter 5 acts chapter 6 acts chapter 7 acts chapter 8 acts chapter 9 acts chapter 10 acts chapter 11 acts chapter 12 acts chapter acts chapter 14 acts chapter 15 acts chapter. Throughout this section, luke narrates how the church shared prayer, communion, teaching, meals and even their goods and how the apostles preached the gospel with boldness and did many signs and wonders. Commentary on acts 6 7 stephen martyred july 17, 2017 bill pratt 0 comments. For the following reasons, luke is generally considered to be the inspired author of acts. Acts, chapter 7 king james version christian answers. Acts chapter 1 questions for discussion the living word. Commentary on acts 67 stephen martyred tough questions.
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