Bible moment
The Bible moment
Acts 6:8–10 describes Stephen as full of grace and power, doing great wonders and signs among the people. Members of several synagogues debated with him, but they could not withstand the wisdom and Spirit with which he spoke. This passage does not explain what the wonders and signs were, so they should not be specified. Stephen had been recognized for service within the growing church, but he was not one of the apostles. His faithful witness took place in Jerusalem, where he spoke in synagogues. The passage presents his wisdom and faithful speech without giving a debate transcript or describing physical aggression.
Look closely
What children can notice
Stephen speaks faithfully in a synagogue while several listeners engage him in discussion. Show Stephen with an open scroll or raised hand and the listeners attentive, thoughtful, or questioning rather than violent.
Talk together
Talk about it
- How did Stephen speak when people questioned him?
- How can you show wisdom and faithfulness when discussing your faith?
For families, church, and class
Use this page
Use this page with Acts 6:8–10 in family devotion, Sunday school, church, classroom, or homeschool settings. Invite children to notice Stephen’s calm, faithful witness and discuss respectful conversations. For older children, connect this scene with Stephen’s later speech in Acts 7 without adding details not given in the passage.
Source note
From this passage
Acts 6:8–10 · Stephen
Stephen speaks faithfully in a synagogue while several listeners engage him in discussion. Show Stephen with an open scroll or raised hand and the listeners attentive, thoughtful, or questioning rather than violent.
