Hello, Bible scholars and enthusiasts!
Welcome to our blog post, where we are taking a challenging journey through one of the most poignant chapters of the New Testament – the 7th chapter of the Acts of the Apostles.
This chapter is a tour-de-force, providing us with the stirring account of Stephen’s impassioned speech to the Sanhedrin and his subsequent martyrdom. The narrative showcases Stephen’s deep understanding of Jewish history, his eloquent retelling of God’s acts, and his firm stand for his faith, even in the face of death.
In honor of this inspiring and illuminating chapter, we’ve crafted a quiz that’s designed to test your knowledge and comprehension of the text. We haven’t held back – these 50 questions are tough, designed to challenge even the most seasoned Bible readers.
Whether you’re here for a serious test of your knowledge, or simply to delve deeper into the rich narrative of Acts Chapter 7, you’re in for a treat. And remember, this isn’t just a test of memory, but an invitation to contemplate the messages, themes, and lessons embedded in this sacred text.
So, are you ready to take on the challenge? Let’s dive in!
[Related: In-Depth Bible Quiz on Acts Chapter 6 with Answers]
Bible Quiz on Acts Chapter 7
Questions 1 to 50
Question 1: How does Stephen address the council in the beginning of his speech in Acts 7:2?
A. Brethren and fathers
B. Distinguished members
C. Men and brethren
D. Honored guests
E. Esteemed elders
Question 2: God was said to be who to Abraham in Acts 7:2?
A. Jehovah Jireh
B. The God of Israel
C. The God of glory
D. The God of Isaac
E. The God of the Hebrews
Question 3: Where was Abraham when God appeared to him, according to Acts 7:2?
A. Canaan
B. Mesopotamia
C. Ur of the Chaldees
D. Haran
E. Egypt
Question 4: In Acts 7:5, what did God promise to give to Abraham and his seed after him?
A. The land of Canaan
B. The land of Egypt
C. A multitude of nations
D. The land of Mesopotamia
E. A kingdom and priests
Question 5: How many years were the children of Israel to be strangers in a land that was not theirs according to Acts 7:6?
A. Four hundred years
B. Four hundred and thirty years
C. Four hundred and fifty years
D. Three hundred and fifty years
E. Five hundred years
Question 6: Who was sold into Egypt according to Acts 7:9?
A. Abraham
B. Moses
C. Joseph
D. Jacob
E. Isaac
Question 7: Who delivered Joseph out of all his afflictions in Acts 7:10?
A. Jacob
B. The Egyptian Pharaoh
C. His brothers
D. God
E. His father’s house
Question 8: In Acts 7:16, whose sepulcher was bought with a sum of money of the sons of Emmor the father of Sychem?
A. Abraham
B. Jacob
C. Isaac
D. Joseph
E. Moses
Question 9: Who was sent before the Israelites to Egypt in Acts 7:12?
A. Moses
B. Aaron
C. Joseph
D. Jacob
E. Joshua
Question 10: How many patriarchs were moved with envy and sold Joseph into Egypt, according to Acts 7:9?
A. Ten
B. Eleven
C. Twelve
D. Thirteen
E. Fourteen
Question 11: In Acts 7:17, when the time of the promise drew nigh, what happened to the people of Israel in Egypt?
A. They prospered and multiplied.
B. They were enslaved and oppressed.
C. They were liberated by Moses.
D. They built the city of Pyramids.
E. They were struck by a great famine.
Question 12: Who was raised up by God to deliver the Israelites out of Egypt, according to Acts 7:20?
A. Aaron
B. Joshua
C. Moses
D. Jacob
E. Joseph
Question 13: In Acts 7:22, how is Moses described in terms of his capabilities?
A. Mighty in words and in deeds.
B. A shepherd of his people.
C. A great prophet of God.
D. A master of dreams.
E. A skilled craftsman.
Question 14: According to Acts 7:25, what did Moses suppose his brethren would understand?
A. That he was the promised Messiah.
B. That he was a prophet of God.
C. That God would deliver them by his hand.
D. That he was the rightful ruler of Egypt.
E. That he had been chosen to lead them out of Egypt.
Question 15: How many years did Moses spend in the land of Midian, according to Acts 7:30?
A. Forty years
B. Thirty years
C. Fifty years
D. Twenty years
E. Sixty years
Question 16: What did Moses see in the wilderness of mount Sina, as described in Acts 7:30?
A. A burning bush
B. A pillar of cloud
C. The Ten Commandments
D. The promised land
E. A golden calf
Question 17: Who spoke to Moses out of the burning bush in Acts 7:31?
A. The Angel of the Lord
B. God the Father
C. The prophet Elijah
D. The voice of the people of Israel
E. The Spirit of God
Question 18: What did Moses do when he heard the voice of God from the burning bush in Acts 7:32?
A. He ran away in fear.
B. He removed his shoes.
C. He bowed down in worship.
D. He argued with God.
E. He requested to go back to Egypt.
Question 19: According to Acts 7:35, who did God send to be a ruler and a deliverer by the hand of the Angel which appeared to him in the bush?
A. Joshua
B. Aaron
C. Moses
D. Joseph
E. Jacob
Question 20: What miracle did Moses show the Israelites to prove that God had sent him, as described in Acts 7:36?
A. He turned water into wine.
B. He healed the sick.
C. He brought forth water from a rock.
D. He led them through the Red Sea.
E. He raised the dead to life.
Question 21: According to Acts 7:38, who did Moses receive “lively oracles” to give unto us?
A. God
B. An angel
C. Abraham
D. Aaron
E. Joshua
Question 22: In Acts 7:39, how did the fathers react to Moses in the wilderness?
A. They followed him faithfully.
B. They turned back in their hearts unto Egypt.
C. They praised him as their savior.
D. They built a golden calf to worship.
E. They rebelled against his leadership.
Question 23: Who did the Israelites request to make them gods to go before them, as stated in Acts 7:40?
A. Moses
B. Aaron
C. The elders of Israel
D. Joshua
E. The high priest
Question 24 In Acts 7:43, to what false god did the Israelites offer sacrifice during their time in the wilderness?
A. Baal
B. The golden calf
C. The star of the god Remphan
D. The god of the Canaanites
E. The god of Egypt
Question 25: According to Acts 7:44, what did Moses make in the wilderness, as a witness?
A. The Ten Commandments
B. The Ark of the Covenant
C. The Tabernacle of Witness
D. The golden calf
E. The bronze serpent
Question 26: Who brought in the tabernacle into the promised land, according to Acts 7:45?
A. Moses
B. Joshua
C. Aaron
D. David
E. Solomon
Question 27: In Acts 7:47, who is mentioned as the one who built a house for God?
A. Moses
B. Solomon
C. David
D. Joshua
E. Aaron
Question 28: In Stephen’s speech, as recorded in Acts 7:48, who does he say does not dwell in temples made with hands?
A. The Most High God
B. Moses
C. The Israelites
D. The prophets
E. The high priest
Question 29: According to Acts 7:51, Stephen accuses the council of being stiff-necked and uncircumcised in what areas?
A. Heart and ears
B. Mind and spirit
C. Body and soul
D. Faith and devotion
E. Love and compassion
Question 30: In Acts 7:52, Stephen asked the council which of the prophets did their fathers not do what to?
A. Persecute
B. Honor
C. Listen to
D. Follow
E. Worship
Question 31: In Acts 7:52, who does Stephen say the council has now betrayed and murdered?
A. Moses
B. The prophets
C. The Just One
D. The Most High God
E. The disciples of Jesus
Question 32: In Acts 7:53, Stephen accuses the council of receiving the law by the disposition of whom?
A. Moses
B. Angels
C. The prophets
D. The Most High God
E. The patriarchs
Question 33: According to Acts 7:54, how did the council react to Stephen’s speech?
A. They repented and asked for forgiveness.
B. They were cut to the heart and gnashed on him with their teeth.
C. They praised him for his bravery and faith.
D. They expelled him from the council.
E. They decided to stone him immediately.
Question 34: In Acts 7:55, who does Stephen see standing on the right hand of God?
A. Moses
B. The Angel of the Lord
C. The Son of Man
D. The prophets
E. The patriarchs
Question 35: What does Stephen claim to see in heaven in Acts 7:56?
A. The glory of God
B. The throne of God
C. The Son of Man standing on the right hand of God
D. The angels worshiping God
E. The elders of Israel standing before God
Question 36: How did the council react to Stephen’s vision of heaven in Acts 7:57?
A. They believed and repented.
B. They stoned Stephen.
C. They stopped their ears and ran upon him with one accord.
D. They praised God for the revelation.
E. They expelled Stephen from the council.
Question 37: In Acts 7:58, where did the witnesses lay down their clothes?
A. At the feet of a young man named Saul
B. At the feet of the high priest
C. In front of the council
D. At the feet of Stephen
E. At the gate of the city
Question 38: Who is said to have been consenting to Stephen’s death in Acts 7:58?
A. The high priest
B. The entire council
C. The Roman governor
D. A young man named Saul
E. The people of Jerusalem
Question 39: As Stephen was being stoned in Acts 7:59, what did he call upon God to do?
A. To forgive his attackers
B. To save him from death
C. To send His wrath upon his attackers
D. To receive his spirit
E. To raise him from the dead
Question 40: What was Stephen’s final plea to the Lord before he died in Acts 7:60?
A. “Lord, receive my spirit.”
B. “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.”
C. “Lord, why have you forsaken me?”
D. “Lord, save me!”
E. “Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”
Question 41: According to Acts 7:3, what did God ask Abraham to do?
A. Sacrifice his son
B. Leave his country and his kindred
C. Go to the land of Canaan
D. Build an altar
E. Become a leader of people
Question 42: In Acts 7:7, what did God say he would do to the nation that would enslave Abraham’s descendants?
A. He would bless them
B. He would curse them
C. He would judge them
D. He would destroy them
E. He would make them prosperous
Question 43: In Acts 7:15, where did Jacob die?
A. Canaan
B. Egypt
C. Haran
D. Bethlehem
E. Nazareth
Question 44: According to Acts 7:18, who did not know Joseph?
A. The Pharaoh of Egypt
B. The king of Canaan
C. Moses
D. A new king of Egypt
E. Jacob’s other sons
Question 45: In Acts 7:24, what did Moses do to an Egyptian?
A. He forgave him
B. He healed him
C. He smote him
D. He blessed him
E. He taught him about God
Question 46: According to Acts 7:29, where did Moses flee to after he was discovered for killing the Egyptian?
A. Egypt
B. Canaan
C. Midian
D. Jerusalem
E. Nazareth
Question 47: In Acts 7:34, who did God say he had seen oppressed in Egypt?
A. The Israelites
B. The Egyptians
C. The Canaanites
D. The Midianites
E. The Amalekites
Question 48: According to Acts 7:42, what did God turn away from and give up to worship the host of heaven?
A. His creation
B. The Israelites
C. The Egyptians
D. The Promised Land
E. The Covenant
Question 49 In Acts 7:50, Stephen quoted Isaiah, saying “Hath not my hand made all these things?” What does “all these things” refer to?
A. The Temple
B. The heavens and the earth
C. The Israelites
D. The miracles performed by Jesus
E. The Law given to Moses
Question 50: In Acts 7:60, what did Stephen do before falling asleep?
A. He wept and prayed
B. He prophesied about the coming of Jesus
C. He cried with a loud voice
D. He begged for mercy
E. He praised God
Answers to Questions 1 to 50
Answer 1: A. Brethren and fathers (Verse 2)
Answer 2: C. The God of glory (Verse 2)
Answer 3: C. Ur of the Chaldees (Verse 2)
Answer 4: A. The land of Canaan (Verse 5)
Answer 5: A. Four hundred years (Verse 6)
Answer 6: C. Joseph (Verse 9)
Answer 7: D. God (Verse 10)
Answer 8: B. Jacob (Verse 16)
Answer 9: C. Joseph (Verse 12)
Answer 10: B. Eleven (Verse 9)
Answer 11: B. They were enslaved and oppressed. (Verse 17)
Answer 12: C. Moses (Verse 20)
Answer 13: A. Mighty in words and in deeds. (Verse 22)
Answer 14: C. That God would deliver them by his hand. (Verse 25)
Answer 15: A. Forty years (Verse 30)
Answer 16: A. A burning bush (Verse 30)
Answer 17: A. The Angel of the Lord (Verse 35)
Answer 18: B. He removed his shoes. (Verse 33)
Answer 19: C. Moses (Verse 35)
Answer 20: D. He led them through the Red Sea. (Verse 36)
Answer 21: A. God (Verse 38)
Answer 22: B. They turned back in their hearts unto Egypt. (Verse 39)
Answer 23: B. Aaron (Verse 40)
Answer 24: C. The star of the god Remphan (Verse 43)
Answer 25: C. The Tabernacle of Witness (Verse 44)
Answer 26: B. Joshua (Verse 45)
Answer 27: B. Solomon (Verse 47)
Answer 28: A. The Most High God (Verse 48)
Answer 29: A. Heart and ears (Verse 51)
Answer 30: A. Persecute (Verse 52)
Answer 31: C. The Just One (Verse 52)
Answer 32: B. Angels (Verse 53)
Answer 33: B. They were cut to the heart and gnashed on him with their teeth. (Verse 54)
Answer 34: C. The Son of Man (Verse 55)
Answer 35: C. The Son of Man standing on the right hand of God (Verse 56)
Answer 36: C. They stopped their ears and ran upon him with one accord. (Verse 57)
Answer 37: A. At the feet of a young man named Saul (Verse 58)
Answer 38: D. A young man named Saul (Verse 58)
Answer 39: D. To receive his spirit (Verse 59)
Answer 40: B. “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” (Verse 60)
Answer 41: B. Leave his country and his kindred (Verse 3)
Answer 42: C. He would judge them (Verse 7)
Answer 43: B. Egypt (Verse 15)
Answer 44: D. A new king of Egypt (Verse 18)
Answer 45: C. He smote him (Verse 24)
Answer 46: C. Midian (Verse 29)
Answer 47: A. The Israelites (Verse 34)
Answer 48: B. The Israelites (Verse 42)
Answer 49: B. The heavens and the earth (Verse 50)
Answer 50: C. He cried with a loud voice (Verse 60)
Conclusion
And there we have it! You’ve just tackled an in-depth quiz covering the 7th chapter of Acts from the King James Version of the Bible. Whether you’re studying for a Bible knowledge competition, preparing for a Sunday school class, or simply deepening your personal Bible study, this quiz provides a comprehensive overview of this chapter.
Remember, the purpose of this quiz isn’t merely to test your knowledge, but to facilitate a more thorough understanding of the Bible. Even if you didn’t know all the answers, don’t be disheartened. The goal is to learn and grow in your understanding of the Scriptures.
I encourage you to dive deeper into the Book of Acts and the entire Bible. As you do, you’ll discover a wealth of wisdom, inspiration, and insight that can guide you in life.
Keep studying, stay curious, and keep growing in your faith. Every question you answer correctly brings you one step closer to becoming a Bible scholar!
Feel free to return to this quiz as often as you need. And don’t forget to check out our other Bible quizzes as well. As always, stay blessed and keep exploring the Word of God.
Until next time, happy studying!
