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The problem with Christians in America is that no one is trying to kill them.
That said, maybe I should do an alter call right now.
I would love to hear the prosperity gospel preacher’s take on this topic.
Do we treat this topic like the small print of the bible.
This morning we will look at the life and death of Stephen.
He was one of the first Deacons and Christianity’s first martyr.
Stephen selected
Just a hint of a condescending tone.
The church agreed to find 7
Acts 6:
Acts 6:
They convinced people to lie about Stephen saying that he was speaking against Moses and against God.
Drug into the Council.
Acts
He was accused of Blaspheming the law that Moses brought down from the mountain.
Stephens Defense
Abraham leaving the land of the Chaldeans.
Covenant with Abraham
Isaac father of Jacob
Jacob father of the 12 and the story of Joseph
Egypt and the family reunion
Affliction of the Hebrew people in Egypt
The story of Moses and his birth (privilege)
Killed an Egyptian because his people were being persecuted.
Exile and return to lead his people out of Egypt
The wilderness
Acts 7:
Made a calf
Our Father had the tabernacle.
David wanting to build a temple
Solomon built it.
Acts 7:48
Quotes Isaiah : Heaven is my throne.
Acts 7:5
Their response:
Acts 7:54
The truth hurts.
Acts 7:
Some of these are the same people that heard Jesus’ testimony.
Jesus was asked by the high priest , “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”
Why was Jesus standing in Stephen’s vision?
Some scholars believe that this is the fulfilment of Jesus saying that if you confess me before men, I will confess you before my Father.
Acts 7:57-
Luke 24:
Luke
Luke 24:
Expect Persecution
2 Timothy
Prepare for the worst and Hope for the best.
If you don’t feel any persecution...
You don’t get to create your own persecution:
You can’t make bad decisions and then seek pity from everyone because you are being persecuted.
There is a difference between persecution and consequences of bad choices.
Elena pulling out her pacifier, then crying.
Look for Jesus
Stephen saw Jesus:
If you are looking at the obstacle you are going to his the obstacle.
If you look for the path of escape, that’s what you will ride.
Imitate Christ
Stephen: Lord Jesus receive my spirit
Luke 23
Stephen : Lord do not hold this sin against them.
You will never suffer in vein.
2 tim
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