Acts 7:54–60 finishes the story of the Jesus-follower Stephen. He has been falsely accused of blasphemy against God, Moses, the Mosaic law, and the temple ( ... |
It is sobering to reflect on centuries of Israel's rejection of God and their apostasy towards Him. God the Father had been rejected throughout long years of ... |
Stephen died as much in a hurry as ever any man did, yet, when he died, the words used are, he fell asleep; he applied himself to his dying work with as much ... |
9 сент. 2019 г. · Jesus is dying for sinners who have rebelled against him. For sinners who deserve judgment, he is dying for their forgiveness. |
4 мар. 2022 г. · Stephen's dying prayer, “'Lord, do not hold this sin against them,'” (Acts 7:60) is considered in light of the challenge it presents for the immediate and ... |
Stephen's gaze is a prophetic and defiant act. This kind of gaze refuses to hand over one's consciousness to the loudest voice or the most frightening bully. |
It seems as if he stood before while they were stoning him, and while he was commending his soul to Christ, but now he kneeled down; prayer may be performed ... |
He has a vision of Heaven, and asks God to forgive the men stoning him. A young pharisee named Saul is present for this episode and approves of the execution. |
12 мая 2015 г. · Stephen understood what Jesus did for him. He understood the amount of forgiveness he had received from Jesus. He was willing to pass that on to other people. |
Acts 7:60 is a poignant and powerful verse that encapsulates the themes of forgiveness, compassion, martyrdom, and the transformative power of faith. |
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