Acts Lesson 16: Stephen’s Sermon (Part 2)

Scripture: Acts 7:30-53 Stan’s Outline Download Lesson Outline Introduction The witness in Jerusalem (Acts 1:1–6:7) The witness in all Judea and Samaria (Acts 6:8-9:31) The martyrdom of Stephen (Acts 6:8-8:10) The arrest of Stephen (Acts 6:8-7:1) The address of Stephen (Acts 7:2-53) The covenant with Abraham (Acts 7:2-8) The history of Jacob and Joseph (Acts 7:9-16) The early years of Moses (Acts 7:17-22) The middle years of Moses (Acts 7:23-29) The call of Moses (Acts 7:30-34) The deliverance of Israel under Moses and Israel’s disbelief (Acts 7:35-43) The greatness of Moses (Acts 7:35-38) The disobedience of Israel (Acts 7:39-43) The transition from the tabernacle to the Temple (Acts 7:44-50) The persistent failure of Israel (Acts 7:51-53) Addendum: Apparent “mistakes” of Stephen 75 persons in Acts 7:14 (cf. Genesis 46:27; Exodus 1:5) Jacob buried at Shechem (Acts 7:16; Genesis 50:12-13) Abraham purchased the plot of ground in Shechem (Acts 7:16; Genesis 33:18-20) Conclusion and application