Emphasis Preaching Journal
Sermon Illustrations For Easter 5 (2017)
Illustration
Acts 7:55-60
Stephen is one of the first Jesus-followers to be martyred. He held onto his faith, even as he was being questioned and ridiculed by the leaders of the church. He stood fast in what he knew to be true. Then, even as they were stoning him to death, he asked God to take his spirit and not to hold the sin against them. This is very reminiscent of Jesus saying, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”
Stephen is one of the first Jesus-followers to be martyred. He held onto his faith, even as he was being questioned and ridiculed by the leaders of the church. He stood fast in what he knew to be true. Then, even as they were stoning him to death, he asked God to take his spirit and not to hold the sin against them. This is very reminiscent of Jesus saying, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.”
