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1. What stood out to me from this chapter?
2. How does this relate to any other Scripture I know?
3. What does this mean for my life?
4. What questions do I have about this passage?

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In Christ,
Dan

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Acts 7 - The Story

When Stephen was put on trial in this chapter, he could have begun with theological arguments about Jesus and tried to convince them of his divinity. Instead he spends almost his entire speech talking about the story of God's provision and the Israelites repeated turning away. Good move.

Acts 7

1. What stuck out to you from this chapter? 

Stephens recounting of the story of God and the Israelites is great. We all need that reminder of who we are, where we've come from, and what God has done for us. 

2. How does this relate to any other passage I know?

Stephen's last words were, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." Those are basically the same as some of Jesus' last words on the cross. Luke 23:34 says, "Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34 NIV) Stephen not only had Jesus' heart for calling sin what it is, but he had Jesus' heart for forgiveness. 

3. What does this mean for my life? 

I want to be able to share the story of the Bible in the same way Stephen did. On the spot, without missing a beat. 

4. Do I have any questions bout this passage?

I honestly don't this time

If love to hear the thoughts of others. Sorry this is so late in the day 

In Christ, 
Dan
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 24, 2014 at 7:09 AM

    In regards to Stephen and Jesus having similar last words I will to quote a popular artist I know "One body many parts, same spirits in our hearts". Also, as for questions not being had for this chapter, Testimonies or history lessons as Stephens last speech was, are usually straight forward. Not as confusing as parables or lessons. That's why they just straight up stoned him instead of trying to trap him in his words, he was pretty blunt about it and made it real easy to find "fault". Like you pointed out yesterday Stephen was in charge of the church food pantry... to make sure widows got there portion... sounds pretty nefarious eh?

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    1. UnknownOctober 24, 2014 at 9:38 PM

      Yeah, it was pretty straightforward. He brings the dark deeds of the religious leaders into the light. They crucified Jesus. But while the tone very much rightly stirs up feelings of guilt/sorrow, we know that "Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death." Every one of those leaders had the chance to repent (like Saul later did) which is what God desires.

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  2. AnonymousOctober 24, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Correction to to the quote = *spirit* not *spirits*

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