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Stephen

Being brave for Jesus
Stephen in trouble

       Lies and hatred

Parallels with Jesus’ suffering
‘His face was like the
       face of an angel’
‘The point of this expression is to convey the idea
of a person reflecting some of God’s glory and
character as a result of being close to God and in
God’s very presence.’

Ben Witherington III
‘His face was like the
      face of an angel’
1. Stephen was close to God
      Prayer
      Bible
      Worship
      Fellowship
      Obedience

2. Stephen remembered the Resurrection
       God put things right for Jesus
       He will put things right for his followers

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  • 3. Stephen in trouble Lies and hatred Parallels with Jesus’ suffering
  • 4. ‘His face was like the face of an angel’ ‘The point of this expression is to convey the idea of a person reflecting some of God’s glory and character as a result of being close to God and in God’s very presence.’ Ben Witherington III
  • 5. ‘His face was like the face of an angel’ 1. Stephen was close to God Prayer Bible Worship Fellowship Obedience 2. Stephen remembered the Resurrection God put things right for Jesus He will put things right for his followers