This sermon examines Acts 6:8-7:60, focusing on Stephen's final day—his life, his defense before the Jewish council, and his death by stoning. The message explores how Stephen's sermon traced Israel's history from Abraham through Moses to show how it all pointed to Jesus Christ. Key themes include being prepared to defend your faith, recognizing false teachers (wolves versus shepherds), and Stephen's Christ-like response of forgiveness toward his persecutors. The sermon also discusses how Satan attempts to stop the church through persecution, corruption, and disunity, but cannot prevail against it.
