Worship into the Week-
Acts 6:1-9, 7:2a, 51-60
The rapid growth of the early church also
brought with it tensions. There were issues with the care
of the Greek speaking widows-(Hellenists)
being neglected in favor
of the Aramaic-speaking widows.(Hebrews)
There was a need for organizing
the care and administration of the ministry.
Stephen was in the middle of managing
the internal disputes, but the ministry
was blessed and growing.
That growth caught the attention of the Sanhedrin.
The charge of blasphemy was hurled at Stephan
and he spoke in his defense.
Though he was the "accused," he did not mince words
with the "stiff-necked" leaders.
Stephen accuses the church leaders with murdering Jesus
and resisting the Holy Spirit.
That led to his death by stoning and a "Christ-like" repeat
of forgiving his accusers as they took his life.
Thus, Stephen becomes the first Martyr
and his view of the heavens to come
assures us all that death is not the end of the journey.
His death becomes the trigger that sends
the apostles into the world on mission as they scatter.
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