Misinterpreted Scripture Series: None today

Acts 7:51-8:8 - We examined that remainder of Stephen's speech, his subsequent stoning, and the dispersion of the gospel to Judea and Samaria.

Misinterpreted Scripture Series: Matthew 5:38-42

Acts 7:50-50 - We didn't make it here today.

Misinterpreted Scripture Series: None

Acts 7:1-50 - We walked through (most of) Stephen's speech before the council. It wasn't a history lesson. It was testimony of who Jesus is through the eyes of the nations own stories.

Misinterpreted Scripture Series: Proverbs 22:6

Acts 6:9-15 - In addition to his job feeding the widows, Stephen argues in the synagogue. He is falsely accused of attacking Moses, etc. and in an ironic twist, God makes him look like Moses as a show of support.

Misinterpreted Scripture Series: Malachi 3:8-12

Acts 6:8 - No content for this episode

Misinterpreted Scripture Series: James 1:5-8

Acts 6:8 - No content for this episode

Misinterpreted Scripture Series: Micah 6:8

Acts 6:7-8 - As the gospel spreads and the number of disciples continues to increase, Stephen (one of the seven newly appointed deacons) is Luke's first mention of someone other than the Apostles doing signs and wonders.

Misinterpreted Scripture Series: Acts 15:1-35

Acts 6:1-6 - Even this early in the church, problems arise among the believers (Hellenist widows not cared for properly). These pre-existing cultural tensions were addressed with wisdom.

Misinterpreted Scripture Series: Luke 17:20-21

Acts 5:34-42 - Gamaliel comes to the aid of the apostles (though we can't be certain of his motivations). And, the apostles rejoice in their flogging (strange to us).

Misinterpreted Scripture Series: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Acts 5:33 - We didn't get here