Scripture Post #997: *DEATH OF STEPHEN*

Acts 7:59: 

"And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

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The Disciple of the LORD, Stephen, preached the truth of the Word unto the council of the Synagogue. The council, in turn, killed Stephen for the conflicting and cutting truth he spake. The truth can cause disagreement and anger, it can even cost you your life. But if the LORD's will be for HIS truth to be told, and telling the truth costs us our lives, then by all means, may we go out like Stephen. 

Context:

Acts 7:54: "When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth."

V. 55: "But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,"

V. 56: "And said, Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of man standing on the right hand of God."

V. 57: "Then they cried out with a loud voice, and stopped their ears, and ran upon him with one accord,"

V. 58: "And cast him out of the city, and stoned him: and the witnesses laid down their clothes at a young man’s feet, whose name was Saul."

V. 59: "And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit."

V. 60: "And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep."

Originally Published: Sat. 6/6/15