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STEPHEN—THE FIRST MARTYR
A Glowing Witness
After the disciples received the Holy Spirit, they preached the gospel of Jesus boldly to many people. More and more people in Jerusalem became believers.
One outstanding preacher was Stephen. Although newly ordained, he preached with great power. When some Jews tried to argue with Stephen, they could not resist his wisdom. He gave convincing proof that Jesus was indeed the Messiah. But this only made them angry, because they hated Jesus. So they stirred up the people against him. They seized him and brought him before the Jewish council.
“This man never stops speaking evil against this holy temple and the law of Moses,” they accused. “We also heard him say that Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this place and will change the customs that the prophet Moses handed down to us.” Of course this was not true. They were twisting his words just like they had done to Jesus. In fact, it happened at the very same place.
Then the whole council stared at Stephen for his face was like that of an angel. He was glowing with Christ-like love for his enemies. The high priest asked, “Are these charges true?”
Stephen began telling the history of the Jews. “Down through the ages the Jewish nation has refused to listen to the leaders God sent to them. And now you have rejected and murdered the greatest messenger of all, God’s Son Jesus Christ!” Stung to the heart, the Jews began gnashing their teeth at him in anger.
Then Stephen, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked heavenward and said, “Look! I see heaven open, and the Son of Man standing at God’s right hand.”
The Jews flew into a rage and stopped their ears. Shouting at the top of their lungs, they dragged him outside the city to stone him.
The sharp stones struck Stephen, slashing and battering his body. But falling on his knees he cried out, “Lord, forgive them for this sin.” With these words Stephen died.
Acts 6-7
Caption: The angry mob stones Stephen.
Parents: These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. (Revelation 7:14)
Children: 1. Why did the Jews throw stones at Stephen?
2. Was Stephen angry at the Jews?
3. Did Stephen pray for them?
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(-Stories by Ura Millar)
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