I know that I have read Stephen’s speech many times but I never really noticed that it was structured to address the two accusations that had been charged against him; Jesus would tear down the temple and change all of the customs that Moses had passed down to Israel. Stephen pointed out that generation after generation of Jews had rejected the customs of Moses. He also said that their injustice toward Jesus showed that this generation was no different. Then he pointed out that God cannot be contained in a temple building. I know that I need to watch myself in the same areas. Do I reject God’s commands? Do I try to contain God in a box; whether I call it a temple or not? How should I be applying the truth of Stephen’s sermon to my life?
Stuart
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