Acts Lesson 17: Stephen’s Sermon: Epilogue

Scripture: Acts 7:54—8:1a 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) ***** Parenthesis (Epilogue: Three themes) Progress and change are part of God’s program The call of Abraham 7:2-8 The sojourn of Joseph 7:9-16 The deliverance under Moses 7:17-43 The construction of the Tabernacle 7:44-46 The construction of the Temple 7:47-50 The blessings of God are not limited to the land of Israel and the Temple The call of Abraham in Ur Joseph in Egypt Moses in Midian The giving of the Law The Tabernacle The limitations of the Temple Israel has always opposed God Abraham Joseph’s brothers Israel and Moses Israel’s idolatry Israel’s misunderstanding of the Temple) End of parenthesis ***** The attack on Stephen (Acts 7:54-8:1a) Stephen’s final witness (Acts 7:54-56) Stephen’s final words (Acts 7:57-8:1a) Conclusion and application