Stephen’s I Have a Dream Speech

Acts 7:51-53

CPT: The God of history is providentially at work, keeping his covenant, in order to advance his name and fame.

CPS: Because God has revealed the truth in Christ, we must proclaim the truth no matter what is a stake.

CPS: Because God has revealed the truth in Christ, we must proclaim the truth not matter what is a stake.

Question: How should we go about proclaiming this truth?

Stephens Defense is the longest discourse in Acts. It is a selective recital of OT history, including section on Abraham vs2-8. Jospeh 9-16, Moses 17-34, and Israel’s apostasy 35-50. 51-53Israel present rejection of the Messiah

1. We should KNOW the truth

MLK Said, “The Ultimate Measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

2. We should EXPERIENCE the truth

3. We should LIVE the truth

4. We should TELL the truth