At different times in the New Testament, it will mention that Jesus is sitting on the right hand of God, but we notice at the stoning of Stephen, He was standing.Acts 7 is a great chapter that tells the history of the Jews in a few words.Saul becomes an important person as we study the book of Acts as we will find out next time. We want to notice where the Jews laid their coats at the stoning of Stephen-at the feet of a young man named Saul.A martyr is someone who dies for their religious beliefs. Stephen was the first Christian martyr.Had Stephen done anything wrong? No! He died at the hands of men who should have known that he was a good and honest man, and was obedient to God, but they killed him instead.Stephen called out and said, "Lord Jesus, receive my spirit." He then knelt down and cried out, "Lord, do not blame them for this." Then Stephen died. They all laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul. They picked up stones and began throwing the stones at Stephen. When Stephen told the angry Jews what he was seeing, they could not take it anymore! The Jews cried out with a very loud voice, put their hands up to their ears, and ran with uncontrolled rage at Stephen. They were so angry that they hurt Stephen, but Stephen looked up intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and Jesus standing on the right side of God. The Jews did not like what Stephen said at all! Yet, they were convicted in their hearts because they knew that everything Stephen said was true.He said that they were the ones who had killed Jesus. Stephen finally called the ones who were listening stubborn just like their fathers had been. All of the words that Stephen spoke were from God. Stephen then told everyone about Moses and how he had led them out of slavery and into the Promised Land. He talked about the twelve sons of Jacob and how Joseph saved all of their lives. He told them about Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Then Stephen began to tell the high priest and all of the other Jews who were in the room about the history of the Jews in just a few words. The high priest asked Stephen if what he had heard was true. All who were in the council looked intently at Stephen and saw his face look like the face of an angel.The Jews arranged for false witnesses to come before the council and tell lies about Stephen.
The elders and scribes caught Stephen and took him to the Jewish council where the high priest was present. The Jews should have respected Stephen and listened to him, but they did not. Stephen was filled with the Holy Spirit which was from God. In the synagogue where the Jews worshiped God and also were taught the law, there were certain important Jews who argued with Stephen.
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After the apostles had laid their hands on him, Stephen was full of faith and power and did many great signs and miracles in front the people. Stephen was a good man who was filled with the Holy Spirit and was very wise and honest.
PRAYER: Pray that we will always stand up for God, be strong and knowledgeable followers of Christ, and always defend Truth. Write "Mark" on small slips of paper and pass out to students at the end of class to take home and memorize. MEMORY VERSE: Acts 7:58 ".and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man's feet whose name was Saul."īOOK TO REMEMBER: Mark.
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