Lesson- Despite the diabolical pride and hatred of Christ's enemies, God calls you always to a loving, truthful, and selfless witness. --Sermon Outline---I. The Sanhedrin's response of hatred towards Stephen -v. 54, 57-58-.--II. Stephen's response of love towards the Sanhedrin -v. 55-56, 59-60-.

Lesson- Christianity is the true religion consistent with Moses and the prophets and so rejecting Jesus is denying God's Law. --Sermon Outline---I. The Land- God's work is not limited to the borders of Israel -v. 1-19-. --II. The Law- the Jews repudiated Moses -v. 20-43-.--III. The Temple- God is not confined in houses made by human hands -v. 44-50-. --IV. The indictment -v. 51-53-.

Jesus Christ is God's solution to the widespread wickedness, for He saves and sanctifies sinners but condemns the unrepentant.

The church advanced when the Apostles focused on Word and prayer and entrusted deacons with the important work of mercy.--Sermon Outline--- I. A problem presented -v. 1-.--II. A satisfactory solution -v. 2-6-.--III. The remarkable result -v. 7-.

Though with Christ comes persecution, follow the Apostles' example by joyfully and boldly bearing witness of the gospel for God's glory.--Sermon Outline---I. The Sanhedrin incarcerates, but God liberates the Apostles -v. 17-26-.--II. The Sanhedrin deliberates, then flagellates the Apostles -v. 27-40-.--III. The Apostles jubilate and advocate for Jesus -v. 41-42-.

The Holy Spirit sees through and judges hypocrites within His church, which warns the devious but welcomes the faithful. --Sermon Outline- --I. God judges hypocrites within His church -v. 1-11-.--II. God protects and advances His church -v. 12-16-.