Stephen’s great testimonyStephen’s great testimony
Highlights Great overview of the Bible from old Testament to the new Testament in Stephen’s testimony; He was martyred for testifying Jesus Acts 7:1-60 [1]The High Priest asked Stephen, “Is
Prayer – protection, length of lifePrayer – protection, length of life
Psalms 61:1-8 [1]Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer! [2]In despair and far from home I call to you! Take me to a safe refuge, [3]for you
StephenStephen
Highlights Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit vs 5; False witnesses against Stephen vs 13 Acts 6:1-15 [1]Some time later, as the number of disciples
CommunionCommunion
Highlights Jesus said in vs 25 that he will drink again the fruit of the vine anew in the Kingdom of God; Bread symbolises his body and wine symbolises his
Help of God worth a millionHelp of God worth a million
Highlights To have God on your side is a big deal; avoid letting God rejects you; Help from God guarantees victory vs 11-12 Psalms 60:1-6,10-12 [1]You have rejected us, God,
Deliver from enemies prayerDeliver from enemies prayer
Highlights The Psalmist prayed for deliverance from his enemies and trust God as a fortress in times of trouble vs 1, vs 16 Psalms 59:1,9-17 [1]Save me from my enemies,
WitnessesWitnesses
Highlights the Apostles miraculously delivered from the prison vs 17 – 24; Vs 27 – 32, the Apostles testified at Sanhedrin before the high priest – obey God not men;
Signs of the End of the AgeSigns of the End of the Age
Highlights Be on guard, be prepared and stand firm in your beliefs to stand the tests of persecutions vs 9 – 12, ; Kingdom will rise against kingdom vs 8
Do not get suck in – lots of online and social media MARKETINGDo not get suck in – lots of online and social media MARKETING
Temptations are more out there now than before. There are lots of marketing especially through emails and Facebook to get you to buy their courses. Be careful do not get
The righteous hope is in God to avenge them from the wicked actsThe righteous hope is in God to avenge them from the wicked acts
Highlights This chapter spells out the wicked and the righteous hope is in God to avenge the evil acts committed on them vs 1, 2, 6, 10 – 11; Also