GCEChristian Religious StudiesThe Early Church2020

Stephen's speech before the Sanhedrin was significant in the early church because it

Aintroduced the concept of Gentile inclusion into the church
Bpresented a historical review of Israel's repeated rejection of God's messengersCORRECT
Cestablished the supremacy of the apostles over the Jewish council
Ddefended Paul's missionary activities among the Gentiles
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Why the answer is B, and why the others tempt you.
In Acts 7, Stephen delivered a lengthy speech tracing Israel's history from Abraham to Solomon, showing a consistent pattern of the people rejecting God's chosen leaders, including Joseph, Moses, and ultimately Jesus. He accused the Sanhedrin of being stiff-necked people who always resisted the Holy Spirit, just as their fathers did. This was not about Gentile inclusion or Paul's mission.
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