The Rejection of Jesus Christ (Acts 7:51 – 8:1a)

Throughout Stephen’s sermon in Acts 7 he develops the argument that the Jews are the true blasphemers of God. They have followed in the tradition of their fathers as they rejected the prophets. That blasphemy reached its climax in their rejection of Jesus Christ as the Messiah. Stephen presents a serious warning to those who are rebellious and unconverted of their coming judgment and Luke reminds us that there is always cause for hope in Jesus Christ.