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or glowing, since angels sometimes appeared in white or bright appearance. In any case it ought to
have warned these men that they were dealing with a man who had super - natural power.

Stephen’s Old Testament Defense of Christ – Part 1

7. 4 Let’s Practice…

1. What was the main reason for choosing seven men to help the widows?

2. Why did the church need standards in choosing the seven men?

3. Why were the Sadducees so much enraged with the growth and popularity of the church?

4. What were the charges against Stephen?

7.5 Let’s Personalize this Lesson…

The standards laid out for the seven men in this chapter are not to be perceived as
leadership qualities, but Christian principles. We all need to be of good reputation. We all
need to be full of the Holy Spirit every day. We all need to be full of wisdom every day. Big
question, do you pass this criterion?

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