Thematic Bible: Stephen
Thematic Bible
Blasphemy » False indictments for » Stephen
Then they induced some men to assert that they had heard Stephen saying blasphemous things against Moses, and against God;
There they produced witnesses who gave false evidence. "This man," they said, "is incessantly saying things against this Holy Place and the Law;
holy Boldness » Exemplified » Stephen
O! stubborn race, heathen in heart and ears, you are for ever resisting the Holy Spirit; your ancestors did it, and you are doing it still.
Burial » Attended by relatives and friends » Stephen
Some religious men buried Stephen, with loud lamentations for him.
Confessing Christ » Exemplified » Stephen
And they stoned Stephen, while he cried to the Lord: "Lord Jesus! receive my spirit!"
Which of the Prophets escaped persecution at their hands? They killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One; of whom you, in your turn, have now become the betrayers and murderers--
Faith » Exemplified » Stephen
This proposal was unanimously agreed to; and the disciples chose Stephen--a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit--and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a former convert to Judaism;
Faith » Instances of faith in Christ » Stephen
Meanwhile Stephen, divinely helped and strengthened, was showing great wonders and signs among the people.
Forgiveness of injuries » Exemplified » Stephen
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Glory » Of God » Stephen
He, filled as he was with the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes intently on the heavens, and saw the Glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right hand.
God, Glory of » Exhibited to » Stephen
He, filled as he was with the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes intently on the heavens, and saw the Glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right hand.
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Stephen
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
We work hard, toiling with our own hands. We meet abuse with blessings, we meet persecution with endurance,
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Stephen
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
We work hard, toiling with our own hands. We meet abuse with blessings, we meet persecution with endurance,
Martyrdom » Instances of » Stephen
And began to stone him, the witnesses laying their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. And they stoned Stephen, while he cried to the Lord: "Lord Jesus! receive my spirit!" Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Martyrdom » Exemplified » Stephen
And began to stone him, the witnesses laying their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.
Meekness » Examples of » Stephen
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Miracles wrought through servants of God » Stephen » Great miracles
Meanwhile Stephen, divinely helped and strengthened, was showing great wonders and signs among the people.
Perjury » Instances of » Stephen
Then they induced some men to assert that they had heard Stephen saying blasphemous things against Moses, and against God;
There they produced witnesses who gave false evidence. "This man," they said, "is incessantly saying things against this Holy Place and the Law; Indeed, we have heard him declare that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this Place, and change the customs handed down to us by Moses."
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Stephen
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Intercessory prayer » Exemplified » Stephen
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Reproof » Exemplified » Stephen
O! stubborn race, heathen in heart and ears, you are for ever resisting the Holy Spirit; your ancestors did it, and you are doing it still.
Resignation » Exemplified » Stephen
And they stoned Stephen, while he cried to the Lord: "Lord Jesus! receive my spirit!"
Stephen » Stoned
Saul approved of his being put to death. On that very day a great persecution broke out against the Church which was in Jerusalem; and its members, with the exception of the Apostles, were all scattered over the districts of Judea and Samaria.
As they listened to this, the Council grew frantic with rage, and gnashed their teeth at Stephen. He, filled as he was with the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes intently on the heavens, and saw the Glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right hand. "Look," he exclaimed, "I see Heaven open and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand!" read more.
At this, with a loud shout, they stopped their ears and all rushed upon him, forced him outside the city, And began to stone him, the witnesses laying their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. And they stoned Stephen, while he cried to the Lord: "Lord Jesus! receive my spirit!" Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
At this, with a loud shout, they stopped their ears and all rushed upon him, forced him outside the city, And began to stone him, the witnesses laying their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul. And they stoned Stephen, while he cried to the Lord: "Lord Jesus! receive my spirit!" Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
And, when the blood of your martyr, Stephen, was being shed, I was myself standing by, approving of his death, and took charge of the clothes of those who were murdering him.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
Therefore, Brothers, look for seven men of reputation among yourselves, wise and spiritually-minded men, and we will appoint them to attend to this matter;
Yet they were quite unable to withstand the wisdom and the inspiration with which he spoke.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Elected to supervise benevolences he overleapt the limitations of his task and became a powerful preacher
This proposal was unanimously agreed to; and the disciples chose Stephen--a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit--and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a former convert to Judaism;
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of vision
He, filled as he was with the Holy Spirit, fixed his eyes intently on the heavens, and saw the Glory of God and Jesus standing at God's right hand. "Look," he exclaimed, "I see Heaven open and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand!"
Stephen » Faith and power of
This proposal was unanimously agreed to; and the disciples chose Stephen--a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit--and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a former convert to Judaism;
Meanwhile Stephen, divinely helped and strengthened, was showing great wonders and signs among the people. But some members of the Synagogue known as that of Libertines, Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and Visitors from Cilicia and Roman Asia, were roused to action and began disputing with Stephen; Yet they were quite unable to withstand the wisdom and the inspiration with which he spoke.
Stephen » Appointed one of the committee of seven to oversee the daily ministration
This proposal was unanimously agreed to; and the disciples chose Stephen--a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit--and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a former convert to Judaism; And they brought these men to the Apostles, who, after praying, placed their hands on them.
Therefore, Brothers, look for seven men of reputation among yourselves, wise and spiritually-minded men, and we will appoint them to attend to this matter;
Stephen » Gentle and forgiving spirit of
And they stoned Stephen, while he cried to the Lord: "Lord Jesus! receive my spirit!" Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Stephen » False charges against
Then they induced some men to assert that they had heard Stephen saying blasphemous things against Moses, and against God; And they stirred up the people, as well as the Councillors and the Teachers of the Law, and set upon Stephen, and arrested him, and brought him before the High Council. There they produced witnesses who gave false evidence. "This man," they said, "is incessantly saying things against this Holy Place and the Law; read more.
Indeed, we have heard him declare that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this Place, and change the customs handed down to us by Moses." The eyes of all the members of the Council were riveted upon Stephen, and they saw his face looking like the face of an angel.
Indeed, we have heard him declare that this Jesus of Nazareth will destroy this Place, and change the customs handed down to us by Moses." The eyes of all the members of the Council were riveted upon Stephen, and they saw his face looking like the face of an angel.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » A martyr for the faith
"Look," he exclaimed, "I see Heaven open and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand!"
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of love
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of light
The eyes of all the members of the Council were riveted upon Stephen, and they saw his face looking like the face of an angel.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Possessed a seven-fold fulness full of faith and the holy spirit
This proposal was unanimously agreed to; and the disciples chose Stephen--a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit--and Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicholas of Antioch, a former convert to Judaism;
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of power
Meanwhile Stephen, divinely helped and strengthened, was showing great wonders and signs among the people.
Stephen » Burial of
Some religious men buried Stephen, with loud lamentations for him.
Stephen » Defense of
Stoning » Instances of stoning » Stephen
And they stoned Stephen, while he cried to the Lord: "Lord Jesus! receive my spirit!"
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Stephen
And began to stone him, the witnesses laying their clothes at the feet of a young man named Saul.