Stephen's Defense - Part 3

This Bible study examines the final portion of Stephen's defense in Acts chapter 7, highlighting the recurring pattern of Israel rejecting God's appointed deliverers, from Joseph and Moses to the prophets and ultimately Jesus Christ. The speaker emphasizes that the nation's history is marked by stubbornness and idolatry, such as the golden calf and the worship of the temple itself, rather than the God who dwells in heaven. Stephen confronts the leaders with their spiritual uncircumcision and their role in betraying the Righteous One, contrasting their resistance with his own vision of Jesus standing at the right hand of God. The narrative concludes with Stephen's martyrdom, noting his final words of forgiveness and submission to Christ, which mirror the Savior's own prayers on the cross. This account serves as a convicting call to repentance and a comforting reminder of the hope found in the risen Lord.