Acts 7:51-8:1 CSB // Joel Baker

Discussion Questions:

1. Can you think of a time when telling the truth was costly? What held you back—or helped you move forward? How do we discern when to speak boldly versus when to remain silent?

2. Stephen prays for those who are killing him. What is your honest reaction to that?

Why do we naturally lean toward fairness or justice rather than grace?

Who in your life is difficult to extend grace to right now? What would it look like to pray for them?

How does remembering the grace we’ve received change how we respond to others?

3. Stephen sees Jesus even in the midst of suffering. Where do you tend to look when life gets hard?

How can hardship either draw us closer to God or push us away from Him?

What practical habits help you “keep showing up” and seeking God during difficult seasons?

How does the promise that God is present with us change the way we endure challenges?

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Living It Out

Which of these three areas (bold truth, extending grace, trusting God in hardship) is most challenging for you right now?

What is one specific step you can take this week to live a life that honors God like Stephen?