Just prior to his death by stoning, the first Christian martyr preached with passion to his accusers. Stephen recounted Jewish history highlighting the lives of patriar22chs Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, David, and Solomon. He concluded with a stirring portrayal of Jesus as the persecuted Messiah whose “betrayers and murderers” (v. 52) now stood before him, rocks in hand.
Like Stephan, you are a receptacle for the “living oracles” (Acts 7.38) of God, qualifying you to speak on behalf of God. You are a leader. So,... be one!
