October 1, 2023
Good News | Acts 7:39-60
At Whatever Cost
As more and more people trusted Jesus, the religious authorities grew increasingly uncomfortable. They had been the ones who forced the Romans to crucify Jesus. The Christians didn’t want to punish the religious authorities but rather called them to repent. They weren’t keen to oblige. A young man named Stephen caught their attention, and when he also challenged them to repent and change their minds, they chose to throw rocks at his head.
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- Have you ever spoken up about Jesus and had people insult or ridicule you for it?
- How do you feel about the possibility of being insulted or injured for speaking about Jesus?
- Stephen raises the issue of idols. What’s the problem with idols? What idols do people worship in our day?
- Do you have a clear picture of what happens at the end of your life? Yes or no, explain what you believe.
- Does the image of Jesus standing mean anything to you? Do you think this could apply to you?
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