Saul
“And Saul approved of their killing [Stephen]. On that day a great persecution broke out against the church in Jerusalem, and all...
Unless a Grain of Wheat…
“Very truly I tell you, unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it...
At God’s Right Hand
“Then the high priest asked Stephen, ‘Are these charges true?’ To this he replied: “Brothers and fathers, listen to...
False Witness
“Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, performed great wonders and signs among the people. Opposition arose,...
Liberals and Atheists
“Looking at his disciples, he said: ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are you who hunger...
Deacon Stephen
“They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit; also Philip, Procorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas from...
Boldness…For What?
“On their release, Peter and John went back to their own people and reported all that the chief priests and the elders had said to...
Power Struggle
“When they saw the courage of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they were astonished and they...
In Whose Name?
“The next day the rulers, the elders and the teachers of the law met in Jerusalem. Annas the high priest was there, and so were...