Acts 6 (Part 2): 8-15 & Acts 7 - Stephen, the First Christian Martyr

Why did Stephen’s bold defense cost him his life? In Acts 6:8–15 and Acts 7, Pastor Paul walks us through Stephen’s Spirit-filled testimony before the Sanhedrin and his powerful retelling of Israel’s history. You’ll see how Stephen connected Joseph, Moses, and the prophets to Jesus, exposing Israel’s pattern of resisting God’s messengers. His courage in the face of lies and violence reminds us that following Christ may bring suffering, but also God’s sustaining grace. Stephen’s example calls us to stand firm in truth, even when the cost is great.Stay with us as we journey through Scripture together.Subscribe to Through the Bible with Pastor Paul for verse-by-verse teaching through all 66 books of Scripture, and explore more resources and transcripts at lifebibleministry.com.