The First Christian Martyr
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The sermon examines the early opposition to Stephen, highlighting how his ministry of grace and power provoked a response rooted in the historical sins of Israel. By drawing parallels between the false witnesses against Stephen and the narrative of Ahab and Naboth in 1 Kings, the text illustrates the recurring pattern of religious leaders silencing God's prophets through deceit and violence. The charges of blasphemy against the temple and the law are contextualized through Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating that Stephen's teachings on the fulfillment of the Mosaic covenant in Christ were consistent with the Scriptures. The passage concludes with the supernatural composure of Stephen, whose angelic countenance testified to the presence of God amidst the hostile council, setting the stage for his defense.
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