Stephen’s Sermon
Acts 6-7
Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.
The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!
Ask the Questions
Bigs Discussion Questions
Who loved Jesus and served the church? (Stephen)
Why did some Jews tell lies about Stephen? (They did not like him and wanted to get him in trouble.)
How did the Jewish leaders feel when Stephen told them they were wrong to kill Jesus? (They were angry.)
Who did Stephen see when he looked up to heaven? (Jesus standing at God’s right side)
What is the church? The church is all Christians everywhere.
Elementary Discussion Questions
What was Stephen accused of? (blasphemy, saying something untrue and dishonoring about God; Acts 6:11)
What did Stephen preach about? (Stephen used Israel’s history to explain Jesus is the Messiah; Acts 7:51-52)
What did the religious leaders do to Stephen as a result of his preaching about Jesus?
(killed him, Acts 7:57-60)
Have you ever faced persecution for your faith?
Guide kids to think about ways they may feel persecuted. Be sensitive to their experiences while taking care not to minimize the harsh persecution Christians face in other parts of the world.
How can we stand up boldly for Jesus in the face of persecution?
Discuss the strength and power available to believers through the Holy Spirit. Remind kids that He can help us be bold in hard times. Encourage kids to trust God and have faith that He turns all things to good, even when we don’t see the good results.
What should we do if we are persecuted?
Talk through what Stephen did. Help the kids see that Stephen did not fight his enemies, but instead asked God to forgive them for killing him. Remind kids that Jesus promised troubles and persecution would come. Encourage kids to pray for boldness in hard times, not just for things to get easier.
Watch the Videos
Remember the 3 B’s
Big Picture Question: What is the church? The church is all Christians everywhere, who gather together in their communities to worship and serve God.
Big Idea: Stephen preached about Jesus no matter what.
Bible Verse to Memorize - so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Romans 12:5
Practice Catechism
Question 12: What does God require in the ninth and tenth commandments?
Answer: Ninth, that we do not lie or deceive. Tenth, that we are content, not envying anyone.
