30 Minutes In The New Testament Acts 6:8-7:53 (Episode 413)
Oct 27, 2025
Stephen boldly shares the word and performs miracles, only to face arrest by religious leaders seeking the truth about him. His powerful sermon recounts Israel's history and God’s faithfulness, while challenging the council’s confinement of God to the temple. He accuses them of resisting the Holy Spirit and parallels their actions to the rejection of Jesus. The hosts praise his sermon for its theological depth and rhetorical brilliance, setting the stage for the dramatic events that follow.
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Preaching That Mirrors Jesus
- Stephen's preaching echoed Jesus and provoked the religious leaders by challenging temple authority.
- His face
Escalating Christlikeness Through Persecution
- The church increasingly mirrors Jesus as persecution escalates from warnings to martyrdom.
- Stephen's coming martyrdom shows this trajectory going from Peter to full conformity.
Law Versus Customs Threaten Authority
- Challenges to the law include both Mosaic law and the later customs that shaped Jewish identity.
- Erick Sorenson and Daniel Emery Price emphasize the cultural threat perceived by leaders.
