Acts 7.55-end

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Stephen stood tall and his voice was so strong
Though the crowd was in anger, he sang his own song
He saw Jesus in Heaven and said it was so
And the crowd was so angry they had to let him go
They stoned him without mercy, and his last words were “Lord!”
His death was a martyrdom, a story retold

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Potential actions to take in response

A practical response to the teaching of the bible passage Acts 7.55-end is to focus on the example of Stephen’s faithfulness and courage. In this passage, Stephen was willing to stand up for his faith and teachings of Jesus despite the opposition and persecution he faced. We can take this example of courage and faith and apply it to our own lives. We can use it as an encouragement to remain faithful to our beliefs, even when it is hard or we face persecution. In these difficult moments, we can draw strength from Stephen’s example to remain steadfast in our faith. We can also use this story as an opportunity to reflect on how we are living out our faith. Are we standing up for what we believe in, even when it is hard? Are we being a witness of Christ’s love to the world around us? These questions can help us to respond to the teaching of this passage in a practical way.

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Related passages

Themes: Stephen’s faith, martyrdom, reward for faithfulness.

Related bible passages:

1. Matthew 5:10-12: Jesus encourages those who are persecuted for righteousness to be joyful, as they will be rewarded in heaven.

2. Hebrews 11:32-40: A passage praising those who have persevered in faith, even in the face of death, like Stephen.

3. Revelation 2:10: Jesus promises reward to those who remain faithful even in the face of persecution.

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