Thematic Bible: The spirit filled business man
Thematic Bible
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of wisdom
Therefore, brethren, pick out from among yourselves seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, and we will appoint them to undertake this duty.
They were quite unable, however, to resist the wisdom and the Spirit 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
The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of vision
But, full of the Holy Spirit and looking up to Heaven, Stephen saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at God's right hand. "I can see Heaven wide open," he said, "and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand."
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » A martyr for the faith
"I can see Heaven wide open," he said, "and the Son of Man standing at God's right hand."
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Fulness of love
Then, rising on his knees, he cried aloud, "Lord, do not reckon this sin against them." And with these words he fell asleep.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of light
At once the eyes of all who were sitting in the Sanhedrin were fastened on him, and they saw his face looking just like the face of an angel.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Possessed a seven-fold fulness full of faith and the holy spirit
The suggestion met with general approval, and they selected Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit, Philip, Prochorus, Nicanor, Timon, Parmenas, and Nicolas, a proselyte of Antioch.
Stephen » The spirit filled business man » Full of power
And Stephen, full of grace and power, performed great marvels and signs among the people.