Stephen's Eloquent Courage - Acts 7

Michael Taliercio, pastoral intern at Forest Hill Presbyterian Church, explores Acts chapter 7, featuring the longest speech recorded in the New Testament. This powerful passage recounts Israel's history—from Abraham to Solomon—to highlight how God’s people have historically resisted His messengers.Key themes include:Handling Mistreatment: Learning from Stephen’s respectful and truth-filled response to false accusations.A Transition in Faith: Shifting the focus from the physical temple to the person of Jesus Christ as the true presence of God.Looking to Jesus: Finding encouragement in Stephen’s final moments as he literalizes his faith by looking to Christ in his death.