Let Me Tell You About One Greater than Moses
“But as the time drew near for God to fulfill the promise he had declared to Abraham, the people increased greatly in number in Egypt,...
The Exchange Offering
The patriarchs, because they were jealous of Joseph, sold him into Egypt. But God was with him, and rescued him from all his troubles, and...
Stephen the Negotiator
1 And the high priest said, “Are these things so?” 2 And Stephen said: “Brothers and fathers, hear me. The God of glory appeared...
Stephen was hired to take care of the Greeks
8 And Stephen, full of grace and power, was doing great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then some of those who belonged to the...
Preachers and Waiters to the Glory of God
6 Now in these days when the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint by the Hellenists arose against the Hebrews because their...
Show and Tell about Jesus No Matter The Consequences
39 but if it is of God, you will not be able to overthrow them. You might even be found opposing God!” So they took his advice, 40...
When the Right Words Come from the Wrong Mouth Do We Listen?
34 But a Pharisee in the council named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law held in honor by all the people, stood up and gave orders to put the...
Boldness, Power, and Anger: What’s Attractive
28 [The High Priest and religious leaders said] “We strictly charged you not to teach in this name, yet here you have filled Jerusalem...
That Little Prick of Guilt
21 And when they heard this, they entered the temple at daybreak and began to teach. Now when the high priest came, and those who were with...