Lesson 191: Acts 7:55
The Blueprint — The Verse
But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked intently into heaven and saw the glory of God and JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More standing at the right hand of God.
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The Context — The History
Stephen, one of seven table servants, becomes the first Christian martyr in Jerusalem. His sermon recounts Israel's resistance to God's messengers, climaxing in vision of glorified JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Before the council, Stephen rehearses AbrahamThe first patriarch of Israel and the foundational figure of God’s covenant. Abraham is called by God to leave his homeland, promised a great nation, and declared righteous through faith. He is the father of Isaac and Ishmael, and the ancestor of both Israel and many surrounding peoples. His life represents faith, obedience, and the beginning of God’s covenant plan... More to Moses to prophets who foretold the Righteous One. Enraged leaders drag him out to stone him as he sees heaven opened and JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More standing.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Now when they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth.
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and said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God!”
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Discussion
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What does seeing JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More 'standing' suggest about his welcome of martyrs?
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How does Stephen's forgiveness echo JesusJesus of Nazareth, also called the Christ or the Messiah, is the central figure of the New Testament and the fulfillment of God’s redemptive plan. Born in the line of David, He taught with divine authority, performed miracles, and revealed the kingdom of God. Through His crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus provides atonement, salvation, and restored relationship with God. He is... More on the cross?
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What courage does the Spirit provide in persecution?
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