Introduction

Briefly recap the events which led up to Stephen’s arrest and why he is standing in front of the Sanhedrin.

God’s work and human rebellion

• Explain: how does Stephen’s sermon serve to answer the accusations made against him? What does he say about how God has been at work in this world?

• Explain: what has been the typical response from people to God’s work? What does Stephen want the Sanhedrin to realize?

Empowered servants will be vindicated

• Explain: what enabled Stephen to speak with such confidence and die in such grace?

• Explain: what does the final vision show us about Stephen’s hope and where he looked for vindication?

• Apply: what does Spirit-filled living look like?