And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying; "Lord, Jesus, receive my spirit." Acts 7:59 Getting hurt without any real cause happens to a lot of people. When someone else has done the hurting, it is common for many people to be quick to sue others for the damages done. They... Continue Reading →
Acts 6:11 Twisting What Was Said
Then they secretly induced men to say, "We have heard him speak blasphemous words against Moses and God." Acts 6:11 News reporters claim to speak the truth in their reporting what people say. Often, hear someone famous say something, but then report it as though they said something completely different. This is done so that... Continue Reading →
Acts 7:51 Are You Resisting?
You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit! Acts 7:51 Being stubborn is something that many people like to be. They feel that they are right no matter what is shown them. They also want to do things their own way.... Continue Reading →
Acts 6:15 Glowing In The Face Of Slander
All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked intently at Stephen, and they saw that his face was like the face of an angel. Acts 6:15 People who do not like someone else are quick to slander someone else. They want to cut the other person down, in hopes to build themselves up. One of... Continue Reading →
Acts 7:51 Just Like The Ancestors
"You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit!" Acts 7:51 Stephen had been falsely accused of blasphemy and the people were ready to stone him. He stood up and spoke how God has been working in mankind since the beginning of... Continue Reading →