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This sermon examines Stephen's defense in Acts chapter 7 as a comprehensive recap of Israel's history, tracing the covenant from Abraham through the Exodus and the establishment of the tabernacle. The central argument highlights the consistent pattern of Israel resisting the Holy Spirit and rejecting God's appointed leaders, culminating in the murder of Jesus. The speaker emphasizes the theological significance of God's sovereignty over physical structures, noting that the Almighty cannot be contained by a temple built by human hands. Through this historical lens, the sermon convicts the audience of spiritual obstinacy and hypocrisy, urging believers to recognize the danger of resisting divine guidance. The narrative concludes with the hope found in Stephen's final vision and the ultimate forgiveness extended to those who participated in his martyrdom.

Scripture Reading: Revelation 11:1-13 Text: Revelation 11:1-13 Series: Revelation Theme: Witnesses who Pay the Price 1. The Measurements of the Temple (vs. 1-2) 2. The Ministry of the two witnesses (vs. 3-6) 3. The Murder by the Beast (vs. 7-10) 4. The Miracle of the Resurrection (vs. 11-13)

Hosea 4:1-2 (KJV) Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land. 2 By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood. Hosea 4:16 (KJV) For Israel slideth back as a backsliding heifer: now the LORD will feed them as a lamb in a large place.

Because sinful anger incurs guilt as equally as murder, I must seek reconciliation with others quickly if I am one who lives in Christ's righteousness.

The Gospel of God - Message 30 - David's Sins Forgiven - Romans 4:5-8. Paul seeks to prove what he has written in Romans 3 by pointing to Scripture, giving 2 examples that demonstrate that we are justified by faith alone. Those examples are Abraham and David. This week we will look at how God forgave and covered David's serious sins.