The Appointment of the Seven
- Why would Chirstians retain such distinctions as Greek Jews and Hebrew Jews among themselves?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of recognising ethnic groups within a church body?
- What are the dangers and benefits of appointing Greek men to ensure that the Greek widows received a fair share of rations?
- Why would the early church not appoint deaconesses to serve the widows?
Stephen's Ministry
- What tasks are expected of a deacon?
- Why did Stephen have to criticise the Sanhedrin?
- How can one be firm in the faith and yet open to new light?
Before the Sanhedrin
- Why were the Jews so protective of the Mosaic law that they could not see beyond it?
- Didn't the Jews know how they had failed in the past and what their forefathers were guilty of? Why did they get angry with Stephen for reviewing that past?
- Should Stephen have been less condemnatory and could he have saved his life?
Jesus in the Heavenly Court
- Does having a genuine vision make one a prophet?
- Does speaking for God make one a prophet?
- What is the best way to deal with mob fury?
- Does Jesus presence next to the Father in the heavenly sanctuary indicate that He had already entered the Most Holy Place?
The Spread of the Gospel
- What is the significance of the Samaritans' need to receive the Holy Spirit after their conversion? How important is this to Adventists?
- Why did the disciples not insist that the Ethiopian eunuch have a longer Bible study series than one session before baptism?
- Had the disciples covered the then known world with the gospel better than we have today?
