Biographical Method
Biographical Method
Biographical Method
Biographical Bible study is focus to Biblical characters their family, growth, God’s dealing with him/her accomplishment, failures
and success.
1. Name : Stephen
2. Scriptures : Acts 6:3-8:2, Acts 11:19; Acts 22:20
3. Acts 6:3-8:2 a Chosen deacon who preach the Gospel and murdered.
Acts 11:19 Stephen was the first Christian martyr.
Acts 22:20 his death was through the consent of Saul or Paul.
4. Stephen was an early Christian who had a tremendous testimony in the church , a powerful preacher and witness, the first
martyr in faith.
5. OUTLINE
A. Chosen as Deacon or church Leader.
1. help resolve conflicts. Acts 6:5
2. Chosen on the basis of certain godly traits Acts 6:3,5,8.
B. He Had Wide Ministry.
1. waited on tables Acts 6:2-5
2. Performed miracles Acts 6:8
3. Preach and taught powerfully Acts 6:10
C. He was persecuted.
1. Opposed by Jews from overseas.
2. Falsely accused ( Acts 6:11)
3. Arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin. Acts 6:12-14
4. His ministry after death continued – persecution cause the church to spread. Acts 8:2-4; 11:19.
6. GENERAL INSIGHTS.
A. Why he was chosen to be a leader?
1. full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom. 6:3
2. full of faith and Spirit. 6:5
3. Full of God’s grace and power. 6:8
4. He knew the scripture. 7:2-53
B. What was his response to false accusations?
He keep cool, remained silent and calm, and only answered when he was directed to speak by the high priest.
C. What was his attitude toward his executioners.?
He loved, understand and pray for them.
7. Character & Qualities Identified.
1. spirit filled. 6:3; 5,10 3. Persistent 6:10 5. Available to God. 6:8.
2. wise 6:3,10 4. Faithful 6:5
10. Personal Application . I want to be like Stephen, a man of faith, wisdom, full of the Holy Spirit. Ready to answer any false
accusation with calm and prayer.
11. Transferable Concept.
a. The Necessity of being filled with the holy Spirit.
b. The importance of Bible knowledge by reading and meditating in a regular basis.