(SPS) E114.4 The Death Of Steven And The Rise Of Saul

Summer Series Podcast 2016 This is a series for listeners of all ages. We hope that you learn about the death of Steven and the rise Saul. Times are beginning to be difficult for the disciples. Peter and John are arrested and secured in jail until an angel of The Lord releases them and they resume their preaching at the temple. We also see that the disciples begin to appoint members to the office of deacon to help with church ministration. The religious authorities of the day quickly arrest one of the newest deacons, Steven, and place him on trial for his life. This trial is moderated by an adversarial foe of the disciples. His name is Saul of Tarsus. He is a Pharisee and hates the teaching of Jesus Christ. During this whole trial Steven projected Heavenly grace and poise. At his stoning Steven saw Jesus stand up before he died. Steven cried “I see Jesus” and he begged God to not lay this sin to their charge before he died. What will happen, now after this death of a follower of Jesus? Will this move the disciples to stop sharing their faith and give up?