This week we find ourselves in the middle of Stephen’s saga. Last week set the stage for Stephen’s detainment and outlined the trumped-up charges that were brought against him. This week covers his Spirit-led defense, which happens to be the longest sermon recorded in Acts. In it, Stephen reminds the high priest and his cronies that the people of Israel have a long history of rejecting leaders sent to them by God. Additionally, they have a long history of turning away from God and pursuing unrighteous things. He concludes his defense by pointing out that they continue in this pattern by rejecting and killing Jesus, and by opposing His gospel, church, and kingdom.