Stephen (Life in the Spirit)

1. The Bible says Stephen was full of the spirit, what does that mean? Have you ever met someone you would say is “full of the spirit.”2. Andy described being full of the spirit as having faith, wisdom, power and grace, which of these do you sense is a strength in your life? Which is an area you struggle?3. Stephen is known as the first recorded Christian martyr (except Jesus), do you know any other martyr’s for the Christian faith?4. Are there ways Christians in America are experiencing persecution? If so how?5. Have you ever been scared for your life to live out your faith?6. The Bible says that the followers of Jesus will face persecution, how does living in the United States shield us from the types of persecution found throughout history and our world today?7. Why does God seem to allow intense persecution in some regions of the world, while Christians in other parts of the world remain generally safe?8. What are some ways we can come alongside and support Christians who are experiencing persecution?