Atascadero Bible Church
Character & Courage
Acts 6:8-15 (Stephen)
Locations & Times
Atascadero Bible Church
6225 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422, United States
Sunday 8:00 AM
Stephen is proof that the impact of a person’s life is not based on the duration, or length, but how a person of character can have an impact.
The world recognizes greatness by popularity, power, and wealth – God measures it by character.
I. The Character of Stephen (8)
a. Filled with Faith
b. Filled with the Holy Spirit
c. Filled with Grace
d. Filled with Power
-Col. 3:9-14
a. Filled with Faith
b. Filled with the Holy Spirit
c. Filled with Grace
d. Filled with Power
-Col. 3:9-14
II. The Courage of Stephen (9-14)
III. The Countenance of Stephen (15)
Discussion Questions
1. How do you believe character is developed? Why don’t we hear much about character anymore?
2. Acts 6:3 says they chose 7 men of good reputation…. How important is “A good reputation” in the church and why?
3. Of the 4 characters of Stephen, which one do you wish you had more of and why?
a. Filled with Faith
b. Filled with the Holy Spirit
c. Filled with Grace
d. Filled with Power
4. Would people describe you as courageous?
5. Read Acts 6:15, and talk about the potential impact of our countenance.
2. Acts 6:3 says they chose 7 men of good reputation…. How important is “A good reputation” in the church and why?
3. Of the 4 characters of Stephen, which one do you wish you had more of and why?
a. Filled with Faith
b. Filled with the Holy Spirit
c. Filled with Grace
d. Filled with Power
4. Would people describe you as courageous?
5. Read Acts 6:15, and talk about the potential impact of our countenance.