Acts 6:1-9; 7:2a, 51-60

What does a powerful Christian witness really look like? Is it bold preaching, persuasive arguments, or even heroic sacrifice? In Acts 6 and 7, we meet Stephen, a man who wasn’t an apostle, pastor, or public figure, but an ordinary servant in the church. Yet through his life, and even more through his death, we see something extraordinary. As the early church grows and faces pressure from within and without, Stephen quietly serves, boldly speaks truth, and ultimately gives his life. But what stands out most isn’t just his courage—it’s his love. Even as stones are raised against him, Stephen’s final words echo grace, not vengeance.