Forgiveness in Acts: The Stoning of Stephen and a Powerful Message
Explore the impactful story of Stephen's stoning in Acts 7:54-60, revealing forgiveness, martyrdom, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Witness Stephen's incredible act of forgiveness towards his persecutors, echoing the teachings of loving one's enemies as shown in Matthew 5:43-44. Delve into the profound themes of martyrdom and forgiveness depicted in the first signed painting by Rembrandt, "The Stoning of Saint Stephen," created in 1625. This narrative showcases the enduring message of forgiveness in the face of persecution, resonating through the ages.
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A Forgiving Community Acts 7:54-60
The Stoning of Stephen
You stiff-necked people, uncircumcised in heart and ears, you always resist the Holy Spirit. As your fathers did, so do you. Which of the prophets did your fathers not persecute? And they killed those who announced beforehand the coming of the Righteous One, whom you have now betrayed and murdered.. Acts 7:51 52 ESV
But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. - Acts 7:55
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Psalm 116:15
And as they were stoning Stephen, he called out, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And falling to his knees he cried out with a loud voice, Lord, do not hold this sin against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Acts 7:59 60 ESV
The blood of martyrs is the seed of the church" Tertullian (2nd Century)
Lord, do not hold this sin against them. Forgiveness!
You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Matthew 5:43 44 ESV
The Stoning of Saint Stephen is the first signed painting by Dutch artist Rembrandt, painted in 1625 at the age of 19.
The Stoning of Saint Stephen is the first signed painting by Dutch artist Rembrandt, painted in 1625 at the age of 19.
For God so love the world that He gave His only Son Jesus Christ to save us from our sins, to be our advocate in heaven, and to bring us to eternal life. John 3:16
Therefore he is able to save completely those who come to God through him, because he always lives to intercede for them. Heb 7:25
