PRAY INTRO: Last week in our study of the second half of Acts 6 , we discussed how Stephen became Stephen. How did the humble helper for charity distribution become a target of the religious establishment and then become the first martyred follower of Jesus? Upon examination, it becomes clear that Luke’s…

PRAY INTRO: When you think of the name Stephen (from the Bible), what is the first thing that pops in to your head? (Almost undoubtedly it is “the first Christian martyr” or “the stoning of Stephen.”) - Jim Elliot and Nate Saint… Elizabeth Elliot … Gracia Burnham (husband Martin)… Our study today will…

PRAY INTRO: What was Stephen accused of in his ministry to the Hellenistic Jews? (blaspheming Moses and God… by supposedly speaking against the Mosaic law and against God’s holy temple) What seems to be Stephen’s focus in his response? - Historical review for the purpose of setting them straight, not…