Stephen


 * [[image:the-stoning-of-stephen_Gustave Dore.jpg width="304" height="244"]] || Stephen was one of seven men chosen to be deacons in the early church at Jerusalem. In Acts 6:8, the Bible says that Stephen was "full of faith and power" and that he "did great wonders and miracles among the people".

The elders and the scribes got stirred up and brought Stephen before the council. They set up false witnesses to testify against him. Stephen was given the opportunity to speak so he preached.

Stephen was taken and cast out of the city. He was then stoned to death. Those who witnessed the stoning placed their clothes at the feet of a man named Saul who would later be the apostle Paul. || References: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ceExm8ITKAM/TcnGNjeXmKI/AAAAAAAAALM/78ansu6yKmg/s1600/the-stoning-of-stephen_Gustave+Dore.jpg King James Bible, The Book of Acts http://www.ccel.org/ccel/foxe/martyrs/files/fox101.htm
 * His death is best set forth in the words of Scripture. "And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep (Acts 7:59-60)." ||
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