God had brought Israel out of Egypt (Acts 7:18–36).ĭ. God had protected his seed while in Egypt (Acts 7:9–17).Ĭ. God had led Abraham into Canaan (Acts 7:2–8).ī. Israel had been blessed by God even before possession of the first Temple, built by Solomon.Ī. In his defense, Stephen pointed out the following:ġ. Stephen was viciously slandered by a group of religious men.Īs has been seen (Acts 6:13–14), the charge against Stephen was that he had been predicting the future destruction of both the Jewish Temple (the Herodian, second Temple) and the Jewish law. The conference of the leaders (Acts 6:2). Important fact about his life: He was Paul’s first male convert in Greece. Stephanas: The fruitful convert of Greece (1 Cor 16:17–18).īiblical books mentioning him: One book (1 Corinthians) Stephanas: The first convert in Greece (1 Cor 1:16 16:15). Important fact about his life: In a turn of events, he was beaten by a Gentile mob instead of Paul, the intended victim. Occupation: Ruler of the synagogue in Corinth Sosthenes, the missionary (1 Cor 1:1).īiblical books mentioning him: Two books (Acts, 1 Corinthians) Important fact about his life: He was the political conservative among Christ’s 12 disciples. This apostle belonged to a right-wing political party known as the Zealots (Luke 6:15 Acts 1:13).īiblical books mentioning him: Four books (Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts) (See also Topical Summary) CHRONOLOGICAL SUMMARY Important fact about his life: Peter severely rebuked him for attempting to buy the power of the Holy Spirit. Peter told Simon just why he was doing it (Acts 8:23). Peter told Simon just what he was doing (Acts 8:20–22).ī.
Important fact about his life: Jesus ate supper in Simon’s home but had to rebuke him for the sin of hypocrisy. Important fact about his life: He hosted a supper to celebrate the raising of Lazarus. The offering after the meal (John 12:3).īiblical books mentioning him: Two books (Matthew, Mark) The occasion for the meal (Matt 26:6 John 12:1–2).ī. He prepared a supper in his home that was attended by Christ.Ī. Important fact about his life: He carried Jesus’ cross to Calvary.Īlthough the event is not recorded, there is strong evidence to indicate Christ had previously healed Simon of leprosy. Simon is forced to carry Jesus’ cross, thus involving him in the crucifixion event.īiblical books mentioning him: Three books (Matthew, Mark, Luke) Inasmuch as this was Passover time, he may have been en route to the Temple to offer a sacrifice. He was the father of two sons, Alexander and Rufus (Mark 15:21).īoth Mark (Mark 15:21) and Luke (Luke 23:26) describe him as “coming from the country”. Important fact about his life: He blessed the infant Jesus in the Jerusalem Temple. The revelation to Simeon (Luke 2:26).īiblical books mentioning him: One book (Luke) Important fact about his life: He was Paul’s faithful associate during his second missionary journey. Occupation: Prophet and missionary (Acts 15:32, 40) Silas, the soul-winner (Acts 16:26–31).īiblical books mentioning him: 5 books (Acts, 2 Corinthians, 1–2 Thessalonians, 1 Peter) His assistance to the Jerusalem council (Acts 15:32).ġ. His assignment by the Jerusalem council (Acts 15:22, 27–29).Ĭ. His attendance at the Jerusalem council (Acts 15:22).ī.
Important fact about his life: He was the apostle Paul’s first recorded convert.Ī. Occupation: Governor of the island of Cyprus The obedience to the Word of God (Acts 13:12). The openness to the Word of God (Acts 13:6–7). Important fact about his life: He was a false prophet whose sons were punished for misusing the name of Jesus. The hostile action of the evil spirit (Acts 19:16).īiblical books mentioning him: One book (Acts) The hostile answer of the evil spirit (Acts 19:15).ī.
He and his sons attempted to subdue an evil spirit without the power of the Holy Spirit.Ī. Sceva, the false Jewish priest (Acts 19:13–14). Important fact about her life: She was struck dead for her sin of lying to the Holy Spirit. Important fact about her life: She was present during the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ.īiblical books mentioning her: One book (Acts) Salome and some women came to the tomb Sunday morning to anoint the body of Christ (Mark 16:1).Įntering into the empty sepulchre, they saw an angel (Mark 16:6).īiblical books mentioning her: One book (Mark) She, along with several faithful women, was present during the crucifixion of Christ (Mark 15:40). She contributed financially to the needs of Christ and his disciples (Mark 15:40–41 Luke 8:2–3).
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