Scottsbluff Church of Christ
Acts 7
Luke 16:19-30 ESV
Rejected (Acts 7)
Acts 7:1-16 ESV
Israel Rejects Joseph (Acts 7:1-16)
Charges:
Blasphemy against Moses
Jesus to Destroy the Temple
Israel Rejects Joseph (Acts 7:1-16)
Stephen's Defense:
1) God is not restricted to a tent
2) Every prophet of God has been rejected
Israel Rejects Joseph (Acts 7:1-16)
Abraham:
1) Called by God
2) In covenant with God
How could God call Abraham in Mesopotamia if God is restricted to a tent in Jerusalem?
Israel Rejects Joseph (Acts 7:1-16)
Joseph: A man of afflictions. The patriarchs- Joseph's brothers
The Point: The patriarchs were guilt of rejecting their savior.
Acts 7:17-43 ESV
Israel Rejects Moses (Acts 7:17-43)
Moses rejects Egypt for his own people.
Moses is rejected as Israel's deliverer.
Israel Rejects Moses (Acts 7:17-43)
40 years later, Moses rejected again
Israel rejects the signs, words and law of Moses. In this they were rejecting God.
Israel Rejects Moses (Acts 7:17-43)
Stephen's Point: Israel has always rebelled against...
God's Laws
God's Prophets
God's Promise
Israel Rejects Moses (Acts 7:17-43)
History:
God's word rejected as man-made
God's word rejected because of ignorance
Acts 7:44-53 ESV
Israel Rejects God (Acts 7:44-53)
Does God NEED the temple to interact with people?
NO
Israel Rejects God (Acts 7:44-53)
Stephen Charges his accusers with: \
Rebelling against God
resisting the Holy Spirit
Revolting against God's law
Acts 7:54-60 ESV
The Godly Reject Sinful Influences (Acts 7:54-60)
Abraham: An example of uncompromised obedience
Joseph: And example of patient deliverance
Moses: An example of spiritual maturity and leadership
David: And example of loyal devotion
Stephen: An example of fearless courage