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Acts 6:6-7:60

Published on Nov 09, 2019

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I. Stephen's Ministry:

Acts 6:8-15
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“This will be your opportunity to bear witness. Settle it therefore in your minds not to meditate beforehand how to answer, for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict.”
Luke 21:13-15

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“We must remember that true godliness often kindles the world’s fierce opposition.”
-Mohler Jr

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In this expression Luke describes a Christ follower who is faithful, determined, and bold to proclaim God’s truth to the end.

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II.Who is really following God?

Acts 7:1-43
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God is working in places and in people we have no idea about.

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God reveals Himself as a God who calls people according to His divine purposes.

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God's promises are conditional to His faithfulness.

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God can bring His presence and influence any nation, city, company, or household.

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God here reveals Himself for the first time as a rescuer.

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God’s promises and plans are as big and vast as God is.

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God can be found
in places like a burning bush.

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God reveals Himself as someone who brings redemption, salvation, and reconciliation.

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Jesus is the greatest ruler and deliverer.

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III.The "Signposts" of God:

Acts 7:44-50
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God will not and can not be contained by human hands or human understanding.

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IV. The Irony and Hard Truth:

Acts 7:51-53
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We have our own unhealthy habits that repeat themselves...

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“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change
the ending.”
-C.S. Lewis

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Final Thoughts:

Acts 7:54-60
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The fruit of Stephens ministry doesn't come immediately...
but the fruitfulness does come in a huge way.

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Jesus getting up from His throne is like someone rising up in order to greet a friend…

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The Law and the Temple were not the “capstones” of God’s plan for redemption but rather “signposts” that would point to two things:

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Our desperate need for a savior and rescuer because of our inability to keep God’s holy Law.

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How only Jesus is sufficient to fulfill the Law and bring about God’s perfect presence among us.

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