ID 52299Jan 7, 1971
Stephen, the first Christian martyr, is presented as a model of faith, grace, power, light, the Word of God, and love. The sermon details Stephen's life and ministry, highlighting his unwavering faith in God, his capacity to endure hardship with grace, and the power he demonstrated through miracles. His face shone with the light of God, reflecting his deep immersion in Scripture and his ability to speak God's Word boldly. Ultimately, Stephen's selfless love for his persecutors, exemplified by his prayer for them as he was stoned, serves as the sermon's powerful closing application, urging believers to emulate his Christ-like character.