*Day 320/365 (Nov 16) PORTIONS TO READ*:
*STEPHEN, THE FIRST MARTYR*
The apostles imprisoned but set free - Acts 5:17-25
They testify to the council - Acts 5:26-33
The advice of Gamaliel - Acts 5:34-39
The apostles are released - Acts 5:40-42
Deacons are appointed - Acts 6:1-7
Stephen is falsely accused - Acts 6:8-15
His defence before the council - Acts 7:1-50
He reproves the Jewish leaders - Acts 7:51-53
[Stephen's martyrdom AD 35]
Stephen's martyrdom - Acts 7:54-60
*A thought*:
Someone said: "You can't be the salt of the earth without causing someone to smart". Stephen stood up for the truth, and lost his life because of it. How important is truth to you? Maybe it's important enough to live by, but is it important enough to die for?
*Week #46 - Memory Verse*:
1 Corinthians 15:55
"Where, O death, is your victory?
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