Acts 7:44-50 Stephen’s Address: God’s True Tabernacle

Stephen continues his address to the Sanhedrin, the JEwish governing body who accused the disciple of blasphemy. Stephen’s ministry had led him to this moment, when he now exhorts his audience about God’s true tabernacle. “44 Our fathers had the tabernacle of witness in the wilderness, as He appointed, instructing Moses to make it according […]

Acts 7:37-43 Stephen’s Address: Israel Rebels Against God

Stephen, a servant of the Lord and anointed minister to the poor in Jerusalem was standing before the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court who accused the disciple of blasphemy. In his defense, Stephen addressed the Jewish rulers via a recapitulation of scripture, in tune with the teachings of the Torah and old testament. First, Stephen […]

Acts 7:9-16 Stephen’s Address: The Patriarchs in Egypt

Steven, a disciple and servant of Jesus the Christ and church delegate was being accused of blasphemy by the Sanhedrin, the highest Jewish court in Jerusalem. In his defense, Stephen quotes scripture and delivers an exhortation to those he considers guilty of crucifying the Messiah. “9 And the patriarchs, becoming envious, sold Joseph into Egypt. […]

Acts 7:1-8 Stephen’s Address: The Call of Abraham

Steven’s mission in Jerusalem encompassed both the management food distribution to the poor as well as preaching the truth about the resurrected Christ. As part of God’s perfect plan, the disciple’s preaching led him to stand before the Sanhedrin, accused of blasphemy by the Jewish high court. “1 Then the high priest said, “Are these […]

Acts 6:8-15 Stephen Accused of Blasphemy

In spite of persecution and against the law laid down by the Jewish Sanhedrin, the apostles continued to preach the gospel and share the truth about the resurrected Christ, converting seekers as the fulfillment of the great commission. Along side the apostles were countless priests and ministers who answered the call to advance the gospel […]

Acts 5:33-42 Gamaliel’s Advice

The apostle found themselves on trial once again for preaching in the name of Yeshua, the resurrected Christ against the command of the Jewish Sanhedrin, the ruling body in Jerusalem. “33 When they heard this, they were furious and plotted to kill them.” (Acts 5:33) For the second time, Peter and John confronted the Sanhedrin […]

Acts 5:22-31 Apostles on Trial Again

The apostle were once again arrested outside the Jerusalem Temple for preaching the gospel and sharing the truth about Yeshua, the resurrected Christ. As they awaited their second trial, they were freed by an angel sent from God, then instructed by the angel to return to Solomon’s Portico where they would resume their mission to […]