Acts 7:46 to 8:1 Stephen finishes his defense and is Martyred

Summary

Today, we step into one of the most dramatic and pivotal moments in the entire Book of Acts.
As we dig into Acts 7:46 through 8:1, we are about to witness two profound things unfold side by side.

First, we are going to watch the death of Stephen—the very first Christian martyr.
And of course, we remember Charlie Kirk, the last great Christian martyr in our time.
But even more importantly, we are going to get a breathtaking look at what someone looks like when He is living completely filled with the Holy Spirit!

When facing unfair accusations, violent hostility, and eventual execution, Stephen’s final words were not spoken out of anger, bitterness, or a desire for revenge.
They were words of radical, Christlike grace.
Today, as we finish Stephen’s defense before the religious elite, let’s lean in and see how a life looking intently at Jesus responds when everything is on the line.