Lessons From the Book Of Acts Stephen: Part 2 – June 9, 2024

Pastor Billy Nettles

Acts 7:54-60 NIV

54 When the members of the Sanhedrin heard this, they were furious and gnashed their teeth at him.

55 But Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit, looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.

56 “Look,” he said, “I see heaven open and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God.”

57 At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him,

58 dragged him out of the city and began to stone him. Meanwhile, the witnesses laid their coats at the feet of a young man named Saul.

59 While they were stoning him, Stephen prayed, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.”

60 Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

You never know who you are releasing when you 1. forgive, 2. show grace, 3. extend patience.

Luke 23:34 NIV

34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Acts 8:1 NIV

1 And Saul approved of their killing him…

What does your response to currents events in the world and your personal life say about your heart?

Matthew 7:13-14 NIV

13 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.

14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

Hebrews 3:15 NIV

15 As has just been said: Today, if you hear his voice, do not harden your hearts as you did in the rebellion.”

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