Stephen the Martyr
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Stephen the Martyr
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The power of Pentecost spread to all people. When they prayed, they prayed with power—. As they used this power the church grew. The more the church grew, the more they faced persecution. The Jewish leaders tried to scare God’s people by using Stephen as an example. He was stoned and killed before the other Christians. However, this did not stop the Christians.
I. The Trial of Stephen—
I. The Trial of Stephen—
A. Person—v. . Stephen was a layman. He was one of the seven men chosen to help the apostles—. The Holy Spirit worked through him, performing many wonders and miracles.
A. Person—v. . Stephen was a layman. He was one of the seven men chosen to help the apostles—. The Holy Spirit worked through him, performing many wonders and miracles.
B. Problem—v. . These wonders stirred up the non-Christians. When God works the sinner is offended and disturbed.
B. Problem—v. . These wonders stirred up the non-Christians. When God works the sinner is offended and disturbed.
C. Power—v. . The non-Christians could not resist the wisdom which Stephen displayed as he spoke.
C. Power—v. . The non-Christians could not resist the wisdom which Stephen displayed as he spoke.
D. People—vv. . The leaders helped to stir up the people to oppose Stephen and the other Christians. Stephen was wrongly accused. He was brought before the council.
D. People—vv. . The leaders helped to stir up the people to oppose Stephen and the other Christians. Stephen was wrongly accused. He was brought before the council.
E. Perversion—vv. . The leaders had false witnesses speak against Stephen. These people did not know the full truth.
E. Perversion—vv. . The leaders had false witnesses speak against Stephen. These people did not know the full truth.
F. Purity—v. . Stephen’s face shone, just as Moses’ face shone—.
F. Purity—v. . Stephen’s face shone, just as Moses’ face shone—.
II. The Testimony of Stephen—, , ,
II. The Testimony of Stephen—, , ,
A. Divine purpose—vv. . God led Abraham to Charan (Haran), 420 miles north of Jerusalem. He wants to lead you in your daily life.
A. Divine purpose—vv. . God led Abraham to Charan (Haran), 420 miles north of Jerusalem. He wants to lead you in your daily life.
B. Divine promise—v. . God’s promise or covenant to Abraham signals the start of the twelve tribes. All fit into God’s plan.
B. Divine promise—v. . God’s promise or covenant to Abraham signals the start of the twelve tribes. All fit into God’s plan.
C. Divine protection—v. . Though Joseph’s brothers sold him, yet God protected him to preserve the Jewish race. Though the New Testament was not yet written, Joseph knew the meaning of .
C. Divine protection—v. . Though Joseph’s brothers sold him, yet God protected him to preserve the Jewish race. Though the New Testament was not yet written, Joseph knew the meaning of .
D. Divine pity—vv. . Moses felt sorry for his people; then he became their leader.
D. Divine pity—vv. . Moses felt sorry for his people; then he became their leader.
E. Divine prophet—v. . Moses is speaking here of the coming of Christ.
E. Divine prophet—v. . Moses is speaking here of the coming of Christ.
III. The Triumph of Stephen—
III. The Triumph of Stephen—
A. Problem—v. . These leaders didn’t want to know the truth. As the result of this attitude they became angry.
A. Problem—v. . These leaders didn’t want to know the truth. As the result of this attitude they became angry.
B. Power—vv.
B. Power—vv.
1. Spirit—v. . He was full of the Holy Spirit. This is the secret of success.
1. Spirit—v. . He was full of the Holy Spirit. This is the secret of success.
2. Satisfaction—v. . Jesus is standing to welcome Stephen at the right hand of God. See , .
2. Satisfaction—v. . Jesus is standing to welcome Stephen at the right hand of God. See , .
C. Persecution—vv. . The people became angry and cast Stephen out of the city. His clothes were laid at the feet of Saul.
C. Persecution—vv. . The people became angry and cast Stephen out of the city. His clothes were laid at the feet of Saul.
D. Prayer—vv. . As he dies he prays for his enemies.
D. Prayer—vv. . As he dies he prays for his enemies.
The Jewish leaders felt that killing Stephen would destroy Christianity. Saul watches him die, and later becomes one of the great preachers. The death of Stephen left an impact upon Saul which he could not forget. Stephen was willing to suffer for the Lord.
Pentz, C. M. (1978). Sermon Outlines from Acts (pp. 24–25). Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House.