Acts 7

Theme of chapter: Stephen is falsely accused of many things by false witnesses accusing him with lies and half-truths. Stephen's response is an old testament history lesson from Abraham on up to Jesus Christ. The religious leaders become furious, throw him out of the city and stone him.

Most important verse: Acts 7:55 But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,

Most prominent word: Stephen (victor's wreath)

Teaching about Christ: Christ is the head of the church.

Command to obey: have faith in Christ for salvation. there is but one way.

Promise to claim: following Christ will cost you something.

New truth learned: Stephen becomes the first martyr of the church.