Search and Select The Passage:
Acts 7:53
Watch The Context:
This is the final statement of Stephen at the front of the Jewish Council. He was accused of preaching about Jesus who promised he will destroy the temple and breaks the written law of Moses
Stephen defenses was direct and strike the heart of Stephen's accusers. He uses their own arguments: the temple, and Moses, and their ancestry to tell them that they have missed the whole point of the message. He opened their eyes to see that Jesus was the fulfillment of that promises of redemption written through the promises God gave to Abraham and his descendant. Jesus was the whole message. Sthephen point out that despite the fact they "used" Moses as their excuses for accusing him, in Moses own time Moses was rejected by his own people over the matter - the message from God.
Later Stephen continues by saying that the temple were made but God refuse to dwell because His people rebelled against Him.
Observe The Word:
By Angels - special privilege and way to receive the blessing. Yet it was rejected.
Reflect on the Message:
1. Is it possible that i have neglectec the true message of the Gospel when i am so fascinated with the writtene word, with the "law" while neglecting the true heart of God's love? Am i concern too much with what the law say, until i forgot who wrote the law? The Center of My life is indeed Christ and Christ alone.
2. Do i tried to shun some people out not because of what they can teach me,but because my own self pride that refuse to learn from someone else?
3. Will i be able to find that peace and joy in Christ the way Stephen has despite all the wrong accusation and blame that they put on him? Or rather i am afraid to offend people and ending up find guilt and shame in the eyes of God?
Keyword: Gospel, Pride, Courage
Develop A New Walk With God
I need to pray more for the Holy Spirit to change my way of life and thinking to be able to do like what Stephen had showed me.
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