hotcoffee
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Acts 7:51 “You stiff-necked people! Your hearts and ears are still uncircumcised. You are just like your ancestors: You always resist the Holy Spirit! 52 Was there ever a prophet your ancestors did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted the coming of the Righteous One. And now you have betrayed and murdered him— 53 you who have received the law that was given through angels but have not obeyed it.”
Up until now, Stephen has been quite the orator. He's using an old public speaking technique that was probably invented by the Greeks.
- He has lulled the Sanhedrin.
- He spoke about the origin of the law.
- He mentioned the greats....
Abraham, Jacob, Joseph, Moses and Solomon
Then he went on the crux of the story. The Holy Spirit within, Stephen repeated only a few of the words of the Messiah.
Zap.... I bet the Sanhedrin didn't see that coming....
Bet Stephen caught them all by surprise.
Talk about a Church Split!
Nobody wanted anyone to leave the Jewish Tradition. This Jesus Christ movement had to be quashed. It was dangerous to them. Those who were fearfully aware of the wrath of God Almighty must have been joined with those who were just proud and vain.
This was definitely not the words the Sanhedrin wanted to hear.
So what if this guy had a pretty face.
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