Last Bible Study of the year...Acts 6
Stephen was FULL of faith and the Holy Spirit.
He performed great signs and wonders among the people.
OPPOSITION arose FROM THE "RELIGIOUS" FOLK (as often happens when you are being used of the Lord)
They could not stand up to the wisdom given him by the Holy Spirit.
They FALSELY ACCUSED HIM and STIRRED PEOPLE UP against him (much used tactics of the enemy Satan)
Stephen's face was like an angel.
They seized Stephen and asked him what he had to say. Stephen began with Abraham to Moses to Jesus, sharing God's plan.
Then he called them STIFF NECKED and ALWAYS RESISTING THE HOLY SPRIT just like their ancestors.
They became FURIOUS! The typical reaction to ungodly people when the truth is told them. ( Oh if only they would REPENT!)
Stephen looked up to heaven and SAW JESUS and said so. At this they covered their ears, YELLED, and stoned him to death.
Stephen was such a godly and gracious man that he was praying for them even as they killed him...WOW!
Our little church on this winter's night.
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