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Introduction
“Greek philosopher Anaximenes accompanied Alexander the Great on his expedition against the Persians, in the course of which Alexander's forces captured Lampsacus, the birthplace of Anaximenes.
Anxious to save his native city from destruction, Anaximenes sought an audience with the king.
Alexander anticipated his plea: ‘I swear by the Styx I will not grant your request,’ he said.
‘My Lord,’ calmly replied Anaximenes, ‘I merely wanted to ask you to destroy Lampsacus.’
And so he saved his native city.”Today in the Word, May 6, 1993.
http://www.sermonillustrations.com/a-z/a/answers.htm
And so he saved his native city.”
Words are important.
What we say, what we don’t say, how we say it, when we say it, all these things effect the power and force of our words.
Words are powerful.
Alexander’s hasty swear ensured that Anaximenes could protect his city.
Yet Anaximenes quick thinking and careful words are what actually saved Lampsacus.
What we say, what we don’t say, how we say it, when we say it, where we say it; all these things can effect the power and force of our words.
As believers, we are called by God to use our words and speech to impact people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We are called to “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers” ().
Stephen is given an opportunity to speak.
He chooses his words carefully and yet He does not choose careful words.
He is not politically correct.
He is not wishy-washy.
He does not speak to please men.
Stephen looks around and sees a crowd.
He is asked a question, and he views this as an opportunity to preach the Gospel!
Stephen’s message (or speech) contains an introduction (v. 2), three points (1 - vv. 2-16; 2 - vv. 17-43; 3 - vv. 44-50), and a conclusion (vv.
51-53).
Must be a perfect sermon template right?
Lol.
Well, I will break that template today.
An introduction (v. 2), three points (1 - vv. 2-16; 2 - vv. 17-43; 3 - vv. 44-50), and a conclusion (vv.
51-53).
Must be a perfect sermon template right?
Lol.
An introduction (v. 2), three points (1 - vv. 2-16; 2 - vv. 17-43; 3 - vv. 44-50), and a conclusion (vv.
51-53).
Must be a perfect sermon template right?
Lol.
He has been accused of blasphemy against God and Moses.
The claim was made that he was teaching how Jesus would destroy the temple and the law.
This is Stephen’s answer.
He answers by giving them an exposition of history.
An introduction, three points, and a conclusion.
Must be a perfect sermon template right?
Lol.
3 primary accusations against Stephen.
1 – Blasphemy against God 6:11.
The accusation of blasphemy against God is primarily dealt with in the first 16 vv.
But it is indirectly dealt with in the whole sermon.
There are 47 mentions of God either directly or indirectly in the message.
2 – Blasphemy against Moses 6:11.
Included in this is the blasphemy of the law (v.
13), and changing the customs (v.
14).
3 – Blasphemy against the temple 6:13.
Included in this is the destruction of the temple (v.
14).
Stephen answers these accusations as he preaches.
It seems best to assume that this is a reiteration of what Stephen has been preaching.
We learn three lessons from Stephen’s message.
1 – Answer those who ask.
(have an answer)
2 – Know the Word.
(Stephen runs them from Genesis to his day!)
3 – Be bold.
(if they asked, answer)
Stephen’s Message Incites The Persecution 7:1-53
As we learn these lessons we will be equipped to turn opposition into an opportunity to preach the gospel.
This section teaches us that Stephen’s Message Incites The Persecution 7:1-53.
Have you ever read through this and thought, Why does Stephen start talking about Abraham, the patriarchs, and Moses?
I have.
This week I believe I discovered the answer and the key is right here in v. 1. Stephen is answering…
The High Priest’s Question v. 1
This is the key to understanding Stephen’s message.
The “things” the high priest is asking about are found in the verses we looked at last week.
There are three primary accusations that have been made against Stephen.
3 primary accusations against Stephen.
1 – Blasphemy against God in 6:11.
The accusation of blasphemy against God is primarily dealt with in the first 16 verses.
But it is indirectly dealt with in the whole sermon.
There are 47 mentions of God either directly or indirectly in the message.
2 – Blasphemy against Moses also in 6:11.
Included in this is the blasphemy of the law (v.
13), and changing the customs (v.
14).
3 – Blasphemy against the temple in 6:13.
Included in this is the destruction of the temple (v.
14).
Stephen answers these accusations as he preaches.
It seems best to assume that this is a reiteration of what Stephen has been preaching.
He has been accused of blasphemy against God and Moses.
The claim was made that he was teaching how Jesus would destroy the temple and the law.
This is Stephen’s answer.
He answers by giving them an exposition of history.
This exposition begins with…
It seems best to assume that this is a reiteration of what Stephen has been preaching.
He has been accused of blasphemy against God and Moses.
The claim was made that he was teaching how Jesus would destroy the temple and the law.
This is Stephen’s answer.
He answers by giving them an exposition of history.
7:1-2 – Crowd, question asked.
Preach the Gospel!
1. God’s Work Through The Patriarchs vv.
2-16
The beginning of v. 2 has Stephen’s introduction.
“Brethren and fathers, listen.”
That’s it!
He already has them hooked because of what has gone on.
This section seems to be answering the accusation of blasphemy against God.
These verses are very theocentric.
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