2. In Defense of the Faith
Acts 7:1-53 February 17, 2019

3. Stephen’s purposes: Answer the charges of blasphemy.
Capture & hold their attention.
Indict them for rejecting the Messiah.
Present Jesus as the Messiah.

4. Theme 1: God

5. Theme 2: Moses

6. Theme 3: The Law

7. Theme 4: The Temple

8. John 5:46–47 (ESV) For if you believed Moses, you would believe Me; for he wrote of Me. But if you do not believe his writings, how will you believe My words?”

9. Implications & Applications:
We have the same God.
Could you give a basic overview of God’s working in the world? Could you explain who the Lord Jesus Christ is and what He came to do and why?
Receive Christ or stiffen neck.