Stephen does respond to the underlying charge that he is a renegade Jew, and by extension, that the Messianic church is composed of apostate Jews. He does this by asserting that Israelite history (from the call of Abraham to the building of Solomon’s temple) proves that his listeners are the real defectors from God. Stephen is on the offense, not trying to win any favors!
God has compassion for the troubles of his church, and the groans of his persecuted people; and their deliverance takes rise from his pity. Acts 7 and 8 (ESV)
Pastor Stuart McAlpine shares how this message will give you a broad but condensed multi-point presentation of some things that will make for ineffective...
With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men, who have been made in God's likeness.
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for...
